SonoBus
High quality, low latency peer-to-peer audio streaming.
Overview
SonoBus is a free, open-source, and cross-platform application for streaming high-quality, low-latency audio between multiple users over the internet or a local network. Each user can control their own latency settings and mix. It can run as a standalone application or as a VST/AU/AAX plugin within a DAW, making it a flexible tool for remote jamming, monitoring, and recording.
✨ Key Features
- Free and open-source
- Low-latency peer-to-peer audio streaming
- Multi-user playback and recording
- Individual control over latency, quality, and mix
- Cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android)
- Runs as standalone app or VST/AU/AAX plugin
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free and open-source
- Excellent audio quality and fine-grained control over settings
- Wide platform support, including Linux and mobile
Unique Value: Provides a completely free, high-quality, and highly configurable solution for real-time, multi-user audio collaboration across all major platforms.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- A popular free alternative for musicians looking to play together online in real-time.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need a polished, commercially supported product
- Asynchronous collaboration and file sharing
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to commercial products like JamKazam, it offers more technical control and is free, but lacks the polished user interface and integrated social features. It is similar to Jamulus but is often praised for its superior audio quality and stability.
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🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The software is completely free.
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