1. Screenshot YouTube
Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Best SoundWave - Audio Equalizer Alternatives in 2026
SoundWave - Audio Equalizer is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About SoundWave - Audio Equalizer
Boost and customize audio with a 10-band equalizer, bass booster, 22 presets. Works on YouTube, Spotify, and all websites.
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| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoundWave - Audio Equalizer (original) | — | — | Free | Boost and customize audio with a 10-band equalizer, bass booster, 22 presets. Works on YouTube, Spotify, and all websites. |
| Screenshot YouTube | — | — | Free | Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click. |
| Infinity New Tab (Pro) | — | — | Free | Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page |
| Remove YouTube Shorts | — | — | Free | Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time. |
| NotebookLM Web Importer | — | — | Free | Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click |
| Adblock for YouTube™ | — | — | Free | Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube… |
| YouTube Row Fixer | — | — | Free | A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue |
| Video Ad Block Youtube | — | — | Free | AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc. |
| AI Summary for YouTube | — | — | Free | Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker. |
| Youtube TV On PC | — | — | Free | Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device. |
| Vertical Tabs in Side Panel | — | — | Free | Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar. |
SoundWave - Audio Equalizer alternatives in detail
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2. Infinity New Tab (Pro)
Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
3. Remove YouTube Shorts
Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
4. NotebookLM Web Importer
Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
5. Adblock for YouTube™
Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
6. YouTube Row Fixer
A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue
7. Video Ad Block Youtube
AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc.
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc.
8. AI Summary for YouTube
Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker.
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker.
9. Youtube TV On PC
Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
10. Vertical Tabs in Side Panel
Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
Why it replaces SoundWave - Audio Equalizer: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to SoundWave - Audio Equalizer?
Screenshot YouTube is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Is there a free alternative to SoundWave - Audio Equalizer?
Yes — Screenshot YouTube, Infinity New Tab (Pro), Remove YouTube Shorts are free.