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Splitwave vs CrystalSound

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Splitwave compared with CrystalSound
DetailSplitwave logo Splitwave CrystalSound
What it doesFree, open-source, node-based audio routing for macOS, Windows and Linux AI-powered noise cancellation and screen recording for virtual meetings
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Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree. Source code available under MIT license on GitHub. Premium: USD/User/Year (price not displayed on page), includes unlimited noise cancellation and cloud call recording. Elite (coming soon): $228 USD/User/Year, includes all Premium features plus meeting transcription, performance analysis, and risk analysis. Enterprise: contact for pricing. A 7-day f
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
  • Bi-directional noise cancellation eliminates background noise from both user and other party
  • My Voice Only feature isolates and enhances user voice while suppressing other speakers
  • Secure offline screen recording with bidirectional audio capture
  • Acoustic echo suppression prevents annoying echoes in meetings
  • Automatic meeting minutes generation with keywords and sentiment analysis
  • Room echo removal improves voice clarity by minimizing room echo effects
  • Audio file enhancement for mp3, wav, and flac recordings
  • Voice changer effects including pitch shift and reverb
  • Team license management with flexible seat adjustment
  • On-device AI processing ensures privacy without cloud data transmission
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
  • Works as a virtual microphone in any application including Google Meet and Zoom with one-click installation
  • On-device processing protects user privacy by keeping all audio local without cloud uploads
  • Eliminates background noise while preserving natural voice quality with minimal distortion
  • Integrates seamlessly with any video conferencing or communication tool without switching apps
  • 30-day money-back guarantee provides risk-free trial of paid subscription
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 no change since last check44 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)88
Citation Flow (Majestic)1635
Referring domains (Majestic)13474

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