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Loopback vs Midtune Route
Loopback ($99 one-time) uses a drag-wire graph and works without the app running; Midtune Route ($3 a month billed annually, in Complete at $5) uses a channel matrix, gives you up to 32 devices at up to 192 kHz, keeps a free pass-through cable forever, and ships a command line.
| Loopback price | $99 one-time |
|---|---|
| Route price | $3 / mo billed annually, or $9 / mo |
| Free cable | Route: yes, forever |
| Prices observed | October 2026 |
How do they differ in the interface?
Loopback draws wires between blocks. Route shows a channel matrix per device, which is quicker for multichannel work and scripts well.
Which works without the app open?
Loopback's full mix does. Route's pass-through does; its full mix needs the app running until v2.1.
What do they cost over three years?
Loopback: $99 plus paid upgrades. Route: $87 ($3 a month, billed annually), or all six Midtune apps for $5 a month, with the fallback license after 12 months.
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Can Route import a Loopback setup?
An importer for devices and sources is on the v2 roadmap; wiring that has no Route equivalent is listed, not guessed.