Most hearing supplements hide their amounts behind a proprietary blend. Audifort is one of them: chromium is the only ingredient with a number (0.7 mcg), and the other 22 share 200 mg. SonoVive is the exception in this category. Its Supplement Facts panel gives a dose for everything: St. John's wort 250 mg, L-glutamine 150 mg, a phosphatidylserine complex 125 mg, bacopa 120 mg, ginkgo 50 mg, acetyl-L-carnitine 50 mg, vinpocetine 2 mg and huperzine A 10 mcg.
That openness is useful, and it also reveals a problem. SonoVive is a memory formula, most of its doses sit below what studies used, and its largest ingredient, St. John's wort, is one of the herbs most likely to interfere with prescription drugs. Audifort's energy blend has its own cautions, but at amounts nobody can check.
Side-by-side: Audifort vs SonoVive
| Audifort | SonoVive | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Liquid drops, by dropper (under the tongue or in water) | Capsules |
| Daily dose | 1 to 2 droppers (1 to 2 ml) a day; the FAQ says 1 | 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times a day |
| Key ingredients | Chromium 0.7 mcg + a 200 mg blend of 22 ingredients (maca, grape seed, guarana, African mango, green tea, gymnema, raspberry ketones, ginseng, GABA, L-tryptophan and more) | St. John's wort 250 mg, L-glutamine 150 mg, bacopa 120 mg, ginkgo 50 mg, vinpocetine 2 mg, huperzine A 10 mcg |
| Doses published? | Label published, but only chromium has an amount; 22 ingredients share 200 mg | Yes, every ingredient has an amount |
| Price per bottle, by package | $79 (2 bottles) · $69 (3) · $49 (6) | $69 (1 bottle) · $59 (3) · $49 (6) |
| Cheapest way to start | 2 bottles: $158 + $9.95 shipping | 1 bottle: $69, free US shipping |
| Bottle | Label says 30 ml, 30 servings (order page photos show 60 ml) | 30 capsules |
| Money-back guarantee | 90 days from purchase, empty bottles included (shipping page says 60) | 60 days, counted from delivery in the refund policy; opened or empty bottles covered |
| Who pays return shipping | You do; refund is minus shipping and handling | You do |
| Support | Email and phone, 10 AM to 1 AM Eastern, 7 days | Email; ClickBank support line 1-800-390-6035 |
| Red flags | Energy and weight-loss style blend; caffeine sources; no tinnitus trials for any ingredient | St. John's wort interacts with many medicines; vinpocetine not for pregnancy; hair-cell "regeneration" claims |
| Ingredients ever tested for tinnitus | None | Ginkgo (Cochrane 2022: little or no benefit) |
Prices, guarantees and labels as listed on each official order page and ClickBank order form when we checked in October 2026. They can change, so the order form is the final word.
Key differences that should drive your choice
- What you can verify. SonoVive lets you and your doctor compare every dose with research: ginkgo 50 mg against the 120 to 240 mg used in trials, bacopa 120 mg against about 300 mg. Audifort's blend allows no such check.
- Interactions. SonoVive's St. John's wort can weaken birth control pills, warfarin, digoxin, some antidepressants, transplant, HIV and cancer drugs. Audifort's risks are milder but real: caffeine sources, blood-sugar herbs, licorice extract and L-tryptophan.
- Cost. SonoVive sells single bottles at $69 with free US shipping, 3 for $177 and 6 for $294. Audifort's smallest order is two bottles at $158 plus $9.95 shipping; 3 cost $207 and 6 cost $294.
- Refund. Audifort gives 90 days from purchase. SonoVive gives 60 days, but its refund policy counts from delivery and covers opened or empty bottles.
- Pregnancy. SonoVive contains vinpocetine, which the FDA says women who are or may become pregnant should not take.
Who should choose Audifort
Audifort is the safer of the two if you take prescription medicine and still want to try something, simply because it does not contain St. John's wort. Its longer 90-day refund and seven-day phone support also suit buyers who want more time and help. Ask your pharmacist about the caffeine sources, gymnema, ginseng and L-tryptophan first, and do not expect its energy blend to do anything for your ears.
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Who should choose SonoVive
SonoVive is for adults who take no prescription drugs, are not pregnant or trying to conceive, and want a product whose label they can actually check. It costs less to try, ships free and lets you start with one bottle. Have a hearing test first so you have a baseline, take it with meals, and protect your skin from strong sun, since St. John's wort can increase sun sensitivity. The realistic best case is a small change in focus, not clearer hearing.
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Before either supplement: when to see a doctor first
SonoVive's own label lists seizure history, bleeding risk, MAO inhibitors, pregnancy and fertility as reasons for caution, which is a good reminder that a doctor's visit belongs before either bottle. Gradual hearing loss is best handled with a hearing test and, if needed, hearing aids, which adults with mild to moderate loss can now buy over the counter. See a doctor promptly for:
- A sudden loss of hearing: get seen within days, not weeks.
- One-sided tinnitus, which needs to be checked even when it is mild.
- Pulsing or heartbeat-like sounds, which can point to a blood vessel problem.
- Any tinnitus that arrives together with hearing loss, vertigo, ear pain or discharge.
Our verdict
For a medication-free adult, SonoVive is the stronger product of the two: a real, fully dosed label, a cheaper way in and free shipping. Its doses are mostly below research levels and its one tinnitus ingredient, ginkgo, failed in trials, so it is no tinnitus fix either. For anyone on prescription medicine, the answer flips, and Audifort is the lower-risk choice. See how both compare with the other four products in our best tinnitus supplements roundup.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SonoVive better than Audifort?
For adults on no prescription medicine, yes: every dose is published, it is cheaper to start and ships free. For anyone on prescription drugs, no, because its St. John's wort interacts with many medicines. Neither is proven for tinnitus.
Can I take SonoVive and Audifort together?
Not without your doctor. SonoVive's St. John's wort and Audifort's L-tryptophan both affect serotonin, and stacking them adds risk with no shown benefit.
Which is cheaper, SonoVive or Audifort?
SonoVive. One bottle is $69 with free US shipping and three are $177. Audifort's minimum is two bottles for $158 plus $9.95, and three cost $207. Six bottles cost $294 at both.
Does SonoVive have more evidence than Audifort?
Slightly more to look at, not more that works. SonoVive contains ginkgo, which has been tested for tinnitus with little or no benefit. Audifort's ingredients have not been tested for tinnitus at all.
Which has the better money-back guarantee?
Audifort gives 90 days from purchase. SonoVive gives 60 days, counted from delivery in its refund policy.
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- Audifort official order page, Supplement Facts label, FAQ, return and shipping policies (audisoothe.com, audifort.com) and ClickBank order form, accessed October 2026
- SonoVive official text presentation, Supplement Facts label, FAQ, refund and shipping policies (sonovive.com) and ClickBank order form, accessed October 2026
- NIDCD: Tinnitus. nidcd.nih.gov/health/tinnitus
- NIDCD: Sudden Deafness. nidcd.nih.gov/health/sudden-deafness
- NIDCD: Hearing Aids. nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing-aids
- NCCIH: St. John's Wort. nccih.nih.gov/health/st-johns-wort
- Sereda M, et al. Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022. cochranelibrary.com
- FDA: Vinpocetine in Dietary Supplements. fda.gov
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