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Rogue Amoeba is a software company that makes macOS audio tools, including Audio Hijack for recording, Loopback for audio routing and SoundSource for sound control. Podcasters, streamers and other Mac users rely on the apps to capture application and device audio, route sound between programs and stream it around a home.

Facts at a glance

FactValueSource
CompanyRogue Amoeba Software, Inc., United Statesrogueamoeba.com/company, checked 5 Nov 2026
Launched2002. Company page says it has made Mac audio tools since 2002rogueamoeba.com/company, checked 5 Nov 2026
PlatformsmacOSrogueamoeba.com/company, checked 5 Nov 2026

Pricing & plans

Model

Paid

Money-back

14 days

Refund requests within 14 days of purchase

  • Each app is sold separately, with prices shown only inside the store checkout

  • Apps download as a free trial mode that adds noise to audio after 10 minutes of capture until a license key is entered

Source: rogueamoeba.com/store, checked 5 Nov 2026. Notes: rogueamoeba.com/support/knowledgebase/?showArticle=Misc-AboutAppTrials&product=Audio+Hijack, checked 5 Nov 2026

Features & platforms

  • Audio Hijack records any application or device audio

  • Loopback routes audio between apps without cables

  • Airfoil streams audio to outputs around a home

  • SoundSource controls sound per app and device

  • Farrago soundboards trigger audio playback

  • Fission edits audio without quality loss

  • macOS

Sources: rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack, rogueamoeba.com, rogueamoeba.com/store, rogueamoeba.com/company, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alternatives

  • Audacity

    Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux as a free, open-source audio editor and recorder.

    audacityteam.org

  • OBS Studio

    Offers free, open-source video recording and live streaming with downloads for Windows, macOS and Linux.

    obsproject.com

  • Descript

    Lists Rooms for recording podcasts with guests, with the Hobbyist plan at $16 per person monthly on annual billing.

    descript.com

Sources: audacityteam.org, obsproject.com, descript.com/pricing

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