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Splitwave vs CocoReader

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Splitwave compared with CocoReader
DetailSplitwave logo SplitwaveCocoReader logo CocoReader
What it doesFree, open-source, node-based audio routing for macOS, Windows and Linux An audiobook reader for iPhone that reads your EPUBs aloud
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Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree. Source code available under MIT license on GitHub. Free download with 7-day free trial on annual Pro plan
Key features
  • Node-based audio routing graph
  • Unlimited virtual audio devices
  • System audio and per-app audio capture
  • Microphone capture with noise suppression, gate, compressor and EQ
  • CLAP, AU and VST3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-format recording including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, Opus, MP3, AAC
  • Audio streaming over network via WebRTC and UDP
  • Real-time resampling between different sample rates
  • Upload and listen to your own EPUB books
  • Playback speeds from 0.75x to 2x
  • Multiple voice options
  • Library of 1,500+ public-domain classics
  • Works offline with on-device text-to-speech
  • Read and listen simultaneously
  • Mac early version available
What makes it different
  • Works on macOS, Linux and Windows with the same node graph approach
  • No kernel extension required on macOS
  • Open source under MIT license with full source code on GitHub
  • Includes built-in effects and supports third-party VST3, AU and CLAP plugins
  • Can record while routing audio in real time to multiple formats
  • Retain full rights to your books
  • No internet required for playback
  • Over 1,500 classics instantly available
  • Support for your own EPUB files
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)80
Citation Flow (Majestic)169
Referring domains (Majestic)131

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