Why Binauro stays free forever

On the importance of free software

Binauro
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October 9, 2025 · 5 min read · Updated January 15, 2026

Binauro started as a personal tool and grew into a place to create and listen without friction. Here I define the rules for the future of Binauro set in stone.

Free-Forever pledge

No required account. You can listen, mix, and generate audio without signing in.

No ads that track you. No third-party ad scripts.

Core features stay open: binaural generator, isochronic tones, noise tools, and the soundscapes player.

Reasonable performance targets: fast first play, small bundles, and offline-friendly decisions.

Steady access: if costs spike, I reduce data usage and optimize further. I will never touch core tools.

What stays free

  • Live generators

    Binaural beats, isochronic tones, noise machines (white/pink/brown/grey), timers, and Night-Safe controls.

  • Soundscapes library

    Stream in the browser with loop-safe files and minimal UI.

  • Education

    Practical guides on safe usage, headphones, and mixing tips.

  • Basic downloads

    Infinite amount of files for personal use.

How we as a community fund it

I keep the lights on with small, predictable channels that don't harm the experience:

Donations. One-tap support. Visible thank-you bar. Small (hopefully) not annoying reminder modals.

Friendly partnerships. Occasional links to great headphones or apps. Currently, there is no external links to other products.

Self-funded. I cover baseline costs so core tools stay open.

Support Binauro

Costs we carry together

Typical monthly costs (rounded):

  • Hosting & CDN

    App hosting, prerender, edge cache for audio files.

  • Storage

    Master WAVs, multiple loop-safe variants, artwork.

  • Domains & certs

    binauro.com and related tooling domains.

  • Mobile

    Store fees and build infrastructure when applicable.

Privacy & data

No sale of personal data, full stop.

Minimal anonymous analytics for reliability (traffic, errors). No cross-site tracking.

Audio runs locally in your browser; generators do not send audio to a server.

Roadmap snapshot

  • More loop-safe soundscapes

    Original captures with clear licensing.

  • Android app

    Offline packs and easier usage.

  • Light Mode

    Light mode is already on the page, but hidden :)

  • Accessibility

    Better keyboard control, captions for guides.

How you can help

Donate the cost of a coffee. Small amounts matter.

Share Binauro with a friend who needs a calm tool.

Send a field recording we can publish with credit.

Suggest features.

Report bugs with steps to reproduce and browser info.

Fine print

"Free forever" refers to the core online tools listed above. Optional extras may carry a price to cover their direct costs. If the service ever needs to pause features due to a cost spike or legal constraint, we will keep playback viable and publish an update on this page.

Keep Binauro free

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