Both Auxfeed and Remoter do the same core job: stream audio from your DAW to your phone in real time so you can check how your mix actually sounds on a consumer device. The differences that matter are price, Pro Tools support, and what you get before you pay anything.
What Remoter Does
Remoter is a plugin from Sheaf Music that embeds a tiny web server inside your DAW. You insert it on a channel or master bus, hit play, and your phone opens a URL (via QR code scan) to receive the stream in any web browser — no dedicated app required. It supports lossless PCM and Opus-encoded streaming, with configurable buffer sizes for balancing latency against stability. Multiple devices can connect at the same time.
Remoter runs on macOS (AU and VST3) and Windows (VST3). It is a one-time purchase at €20. A free trial is available, but the trial works in mono only and goes silent every 30 seconds. Remoter does not offer a native iOS or Android app — the phone-side receiver is entirely browser-based. Opus streaming does not currently work on iOS due to Safari's lack of Media Source Extensions support, so iOS listeners are limited to lossless PCM.
What Auxfeed Does
Auxfeed is a free DAW plugin paired with native receiver apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android. You insert the plugin, press play, and any phone on the same Wi-Fi connects automatically via Bonjour discovery — no QR code scanning, no account, no configuration. The free tier includes PCM Lossless, Opus, and AAC (on Apple devices) streaming, momentary LUFS metering, and AirPlay support on iOS.
Auxfeed ships in AAX, VST3, and AU formats on macOS, and AAX and VST3 on Windows. AAX means it works natively inside Pro Tools without wrappers. Upgrading to Auxfeed Pro ($9.99/month or $79/year) adds relay streaming over the internet, mid/side/mono/solo monitoring, a 3-band EQ, and integrated platform loudness targets with LRA and true peak.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Remoter | Auxfeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €20 one-time | Free (Pro: $9.99/mo or $79/yr) |
| Platform | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| DAW Formats | AU, VST3 | AAX, AU, VST3 (macOS); AAX, VST3 (Windows) |
| Pro Tools Support | No (no AAX) | Yes (AAX native) |
| Mobile Receiver | Browser-based (no native app) | Native iOS and Android apps |
| iOS Support | Browser only; Opus not supported on iOS | Native app; PCM, Opus, and AAC |
| Android Support | Browser only | Native app |
| Wi-Fi Streaming | Yes | Yes (auto-discovery, no setup) |
| Remote Streaming (internet) | Possible via direct IP if firewall allows; no relay service | Yes (Auxfeed Pro relay) |
| Trial Limitations | Mono only, silent every 30 seconds | No trial — full free tier, no time limit |
| Account Required | No | No (free tier) |
| Codecs | PCM Lossless, Opus | PCM Lossless, Opus, AAC (iOS) |
When to Use Remoter
Remoter has been around since at least 2022 and has a track record in the KVR Audio community. If you are already working in Logic, Ableton, Reaper, or any DAW that accepts AU or VST3 plugins, and you primarily want to check mix translation on an Android phone or laptop browser, Remoter is a proven option at a reasonable one-time price. The browser-based receiver is genuinely useful — there is no app to install or update on the phone, which removes one step of friction for clients or collaborators who just need to listen once.
Remoter is also worth considering if you prefer a one-time purchase model over a subscription and do not need relay streaming to send audio outside your studio network.
When to Use Auxfeed
Auxfeed is the better choice in three specific situations.
You work in Pro Tools. Pro Tools only loads AAX plugins. Remoter does not ship an AAX build, which means it simply will not appear in Pro Tools' plugin list. Auxfeed ships AAX on both macOS and Windows, so it loads natively without wrappers.
You want a real iOS experience. Remoter's browser receiver cannot stream Opus on iOS due to a Safari limitation, so iPhone listeners are limited to PCM lossless. Auxfeed's native iOS app supports PCM, Opus, and AAC, and integrates with AirPlay so you can send the stream to a HomePod, Apple TV, or any AirPlay speaker without leaving the app.
You do not want to pay anything. Auxfeed's free tier is not a trial. It does not go silent, does not downmix to mono, and has no time limit. If the free feature set covers what you need, it costs nothing — now or later.
Other Comparisons
For a complete guide to using your phone as a reference monitor while mixing, see Phone as Studio Monitor — The Engineer's Guide.
The Bottom Line
Remoter is a solid, established plugin with a simple browser-based receiver and a fair one-time price. If your DAW accepts VST3 or AU and your listening workflow is primarily browser-based, it does the job well. Auxfeed covers the same ground for free, adds native iOS and Android apps, and is the only option with AAX support for Pro Tools engineers. If you use Pro Tools or want a no-cost starting point, Auxfeed is the straightforward choice.
Download Auxfeed free at auxfeed.com — the plugin installs in under a minute and works on the same Wi-Fi with no account required.