Voicemeeter
Voicemeeter: A deep Windows audio router with free tiers for mixing, effects, and network audio. Ranked #2 of 30 in Audio Enhancement Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for advanced Windows audio routing.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forAdvanced Windows audio routing
- Free planYes
- Noise reductionYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Routes hardware and software audio to multiple outputs
- Supports multichannel mixing, effects, denoising, and recording
- Includes VBAN network audio, macro buttons, and remote controls
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only availability limits cross-platform setups
- Advanced features require moving beyond Standard
- The interface may demand audio-routing knowledge
Our verdict on Voicemeeter
Voicemeeter is a Windows virtual audio mixer and audio-driver application for connecting microphones, sound cards, software players, games, conferencing tools, and professional audio applications. It is designed for users who need detailed control over how hardware and software audio sources are mixed and routed to physical or virtual outputs. Support for WDM, MME, ASIO, WaveRT, and DirectX helps it fit setups ranging from everyday Windows audio to professional applications.
The product family is divided into Standard, Banana, and Potato editions. Standard provides 3 inputs and 3 outputs, virtual audio and ASIO I/O, basic voice effects, a 3-band graphic equalizer, and VBAN network streaming. Banana expands this to 5 inputs and 5 outputs, advanced effects, virtual ASIO and insert I/O, and an 8-channel recorder. Potato adds 8 inputs and 8 outputs, professional effects, full parametric EQ, a denoiser, multilayer mix buses, and the features included in the lower editions. Voicemeeter is free to use without a time limit, with donationware licensing and optional one-time USD contributions rather than recurring subscriptions.
Its strongest fit is advanced Windows routing: users can connect applications and physical devices, apply equalization, compression, gating, limiting, chorus, reverb, delay, noise reduction, and 3D binaural or panoramic positioning, then send audio across a network through VBAN. Integrations include Skype, Zoom, Discord, ASIO applications, VBAN, and Windows audio devices. Banana and Potato also add multichannel recording. Choose Voicemeeter when routing flexibility and processing depth matter more than a simple setup or broad platform coverage; users on non-Windows systems or those seeking a minimal mixer should look elsewhere.
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Voicemeeter fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Noise reduction | Yes |
| Equalizer | Yes |
| Virtual surround | Yes |
| Audio routing | Yes |
| App-specific profiles | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | windows |
| Equalizer bands | 3 bands |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Skype, Zoom, Discord, ASIO applications, VBAN, Windows audio devices |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | voicemeeter.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Voicemeeter integrations
Voicemeeter lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Skype
- Zoom
- Discord
- ASIO applications
- VBAN
- Windows audio devices
Alternatives to Voicemeeter
- SteelSeries SonarA capable free Windows audio suite for gamers and streamers who want detailed control.9.4
- Elgato Wave LinkA free mixer for creators who need flexible routing, multiple mixes, and plugin effects.9.1
- SplitwaveA free, cross-platform audio router for live processing, recording, streaming, and DAW workflows.9.0
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