A free parallel dynamic equalizer combining parametric EQ with full dynamics processing.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026 · 13 picks · 13 compared
Best Free EQ Plugins for Mac (2026)
The best free EQ plugins for Mac are TDR Nova, BritChannel and ChowMultiTool. TDR Nova is best for frequency-selective compression and dynamic EQ. BritChannel is best for free British-console-style channel EQ and preamp coloration. ChowMultiTool is best for utility EQ and sound-shaping tools.
Free British-style channel strip EQ and preamp simulator.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedA free Swiss-army-knife plugin with EQ, waveshaper, band-splitter and filters.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported- FREE
#4HoRNet
HoRNet Angle
A free single-knob tilt EQ.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported - FREE
#5HoRNet
HoRNet TreBande
A free three-band EQ with vintage console character.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported - FREE
#6Kilohearts
Kilohearts Essentials
Free collection of over 30 effects usable as DAW plugins or Snapins.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported - FREE
#7MeldaProduction
MFreeFXBundle
Free bundle of 38 effects covering EQ, dynamics, reverb, and distortion.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported Free real-time FFT spectrum analyzer for professional mixing and mastering.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedFree mixing/mastering EQ with four vintage-modeled EQ character options.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedA free bundle of 12 mixing plugins.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupportedA free linear-phase 16-band graphic equalizer suited to mixing and mastering.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedA free 7-band harmonic graphic equalizer.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedA free three-band equalizer with built-in harmonic coloration.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Comparison table
| Name | Price | Formats | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDR NovaTokyo Dawn Records | Free | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| BritChannelAnalog Obsession | Free | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| ChowMultiToolChowDSP | Free | VST3, AU, CLAP | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| HoRNet AngleHoRNet | Free | AU, VST, VST3 | Windows, macOS |
| HoRNet TreBandeHoRNet | Free | AU, VST, VST3, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Kilohearts EssentialsKilohearts | Free | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| MFreeFXBundleMeldaProduction | Free | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| SPANVoxengo | Free | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| TDR VOS SlickEQTokyo Dawn Records | Free | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Venn Audio Free SuiteVenn Audio | Free | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Voxengo Marvel GEQVoxengo | Free | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Voxengo Overtone GEQVoxengo | Free | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Voxengo TEQ-421Voxengo | Free | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
Questions people ask
TDR Nova by Tokyo Dawn Records. It is best for frequency-selective compression and dynamic EQ and is free to use.
ChowMultiTool, Venn Audio Free Suite.