Best Audio Equalizer Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Nahimic is ranked #1 of 23 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Wavelet and Poweramp Equalizer. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Wavelet. The lowest first paid tier on this page is DeskFX Audio Enhancer at $2.92/mo.
Audio equalizers give you ways to shape playback, from broad tonal adjustments to controls tied to particular apps or devices. Compared on desktop operating systems, device profiles, EQ band count, parametric EQ, per-app controls, and system-wide control, these options can be weighed against the setup you use and the adjustments you want. Nahimic, SotF, and DeskFX Audio Enhancer are among the named options to consider; Equaliser, EqLume, and Poweramp Equalizer are also listed. Check the free-plan availability and paid starting price when cost matters, alongside the control and compatibility details that fit your listening needs.
23 audio equalizer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Nahimic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free System-wide control: Yes
- 2 Wavelet Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free System-wide control: Yes
- 3 Poweramp Equalizer Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 4 DeskFX Audio Enhancer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$2.92/mo System-wide control: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 5 EQBase No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$3.33/mo System-wide control: YesPer-app controls: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 6 SteelSeries Moments No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free
- 7 Buddi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free System-wide control: YesPer-app controls: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 8 EqLume No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free System-wide control: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 9 eqMac No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 10 Equaliser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free System-wide control: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 11 Radioform No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free System-wide control: YesPer-app controls: NoParametric EQ: Yes
- 12 SotF No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free System-wide control: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 13 EasyEffects No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 14 FxSound No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 15 CamillaDSP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 System-wide control: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 16 CoreEQ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 System-wide control: YesPer-app controls: NoParametric EQ: Yes
- 17 eqtune No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 System-wide control: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 18 Equalizer APO No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 System-wide control: YesPer-app controls: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 19 PC Equalizer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Per-app controls: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 20 Sound Control No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 System-wide control: YesPer-app controls: YesParametric EQ: Yes
- 21 Boom 3D No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 22 JamesDSP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 23 SoundSource No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
Compare all 23 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | System-wide control | Per-app controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nahimic | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Wavelet | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Poweramp Equalizer | 6.9 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | DeskFX Audio Enhancer | 6.4 | Free plan | $2.92/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | EQBase | 6.4 | Free plan | $3.33/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | SteelSeries Moments | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Buddi | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | EqLume | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | eqMac | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 1 /mo | — | — |
| 10 | Equaliser | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 11 | Radioform | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 12 | SotF | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 13 | EasyEffects | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | FxSound | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | CamillaDSP | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 16 | CoreEQ | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 17 | eqtune | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 18 | Equalizer APO | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | PC Equalizer | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | Sound Control | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | Boom 3D | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 22 | JamesDSP | 4.9 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | SoundSource | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which audio equalizer software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Nahimic is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.9. Wavelet is second and Poweramp Equalizer third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, DeskFX Audio Enhancer has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.92/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.