Free AIMP Alternatives for Linux

AIMP is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best free Linux alternative is Audacious, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AIMP and loads of them are free and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Linux alternatives to AIMP are Clementine, SMPlayer, Funkwhale and Strawberry.

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  1. Audacious icon

    Audacious

     305 likes

    Lightweight open-source audio player for Unix-like platforms focused on high sound quality, extensive codec support, playlist handling, Internet radio, plugins, Winamp-style skins, cue sheets, metadata display, effects, equalizer, and efficient resource usage.

    145 Audacious alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • Xfce
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    Audacious vs AIMP Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Unk42 Roman M
    7

    OpenSource software. Expandable player with support for different visual styles.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    11

    It doesn't have the same features from AIMP and it looks more like an alternative for Winamp than an alternative for AIMP.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    It has a lot of customization and works similarly to AIMP, and it is very good for editing metadata. One minor issue, it doesn't support editing metadata for opus files, which for me personally is a deal breaker, but probably isn't for most.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Audacious is Free and Open SourceAIMP is Free and Proprietary
  2. Clementine icon

    Clementine

     762 likes

    Free cross-platform audio player and library organizer featuring support for local files, internet radio, smart and dynamic playlists, playlist import/export, projectM visualizations, lyrics, artist info, album art, tag editing, transcoding, device sync, and remote control.

    261 Clementine alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Clementine with lyrics pane
     
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    Clementine vs AIMP Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Very simple and light with great playlist functionalities

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    20

    Clementine looks ugly and dated. It doesn't have a variety of themes for the GUI (skins), for the icons, plugins, color changing, there's no complex equalizer, no sound effects and audio convertion like AIMP. It lacks a lot of things and shouldn't be compared to AIMP.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Conxo
    Negative
    0

    Is very dated and does not have half of the functionalities. also kinda ugly tbh

    3 of 5 comments
    • Clementine is Free and Open SourceAIMP is Free and Proprietary
  4. SMPlayer icon

    SMPlayer

     464 likes

    SMPlayer intends to be a complete front-end for MPlayer, from basic features like playing videos, DVDs, and VCDs to more advanced features like support for MPlayer filters and more. SMPlayer remembers the settings of all files you play.

    137 SMPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • mpv
    • Snapcraft
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • MPlayer
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    Playing video - Default Skin
     
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    SMPlayer vs AIMP Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    This player is focused on video playback

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SMPlayer is Free and Open SourceAIMP is Free and Proprietary
  5. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     183 likes

    Self-hosted platform for streaming, uploading, and sharing music or podcasts, browsable by artist, album, genre, or playlist. Accessible on Android, iOS, web browsers. Offers privacy-focused, ad-free experience, decentralized content sharing, and community moderation features.

    93 Funkwhale alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Album view
     
  7. Strawberry icon

    Strawberry

     249 likes

    Music player and collection organizer featuring support for diverse audio formats, bit-perfect playback, playlist management, tag editing, advanced output controls, streaming from Subsonic, Tidal, Qobuz, scrobbling, CD playback, and cover art retrieval.

    249 Strawberry alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • Mac
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    Strawberry vs AIMP Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    The actual fork of Clementine that is still maintened!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    Strawberry is a really good alternative for AIMP, with similar ability to edit metadata and organize music. It does not have an audio converter or support for live lyrics, though.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    really great software. proper fork of clementine that's kept up with the test of time

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Strawberry is Freemium and Open SourceAIMP is Free and Proprietary
  8. Rhythmbox icon

    Rhythmbox

     437 likes

    Rhythmbox is an audio player for Linux that plays and organizes digital music. Inspired by Apple's iTunes, it is free software that is designed to work well under the .

    164 Rhythmbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • GNOME
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    Rhythmbox vs AIMP Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    Rhythmbox is more similar to iTunes than it is to AIMP.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    A lot of the features feel the same, but if you liked AIMP for the album view, you're not going to get that here.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    can't create own playlist with some files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Rhythmbox is Free and Open SourceAIMP is Free and Proprietary
  9. DeaDBeeF icon

    DeaDBeeF

     200 likes

    Lightweight desktop music player designed for multiple platforms, supporting major audio codecs, gapless playback, playlist management, customizable global hotkeys, 18-band equalizer, streaming audio, plugin extensions, and command line controls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Cinnamon
    • GNOME
    • MATE
    • Xfce
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    DeaDBeeF vs AIMP Comments
    Mahdy Abdelmotaleb
    Positive
    2

    DeaDBeeF is a great alternative to AIMP because it supports the classical Winamp/AIMP narrow vertical interface. It is also extremely lightweight and consumes very little CPU. Add to that the fact that you can fully control the interface layout: do you need a visualization? where do you want your track progress bar? do you want an extra button for any of the player's functions? do you want do rename any and all visible elements of the interface? DeaDBeeF is the answer!

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    One of the very few (or the only) player for Linux that supports the same narrow vertical layout, with a window-wide progress bar.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DeaDBeeF is Free and Open SourceAIMP is Free and Proprietary
  10. Amarok icon

    Amarok

     411 likes

    Cross-platform music player featuring customizable interface, dynamic playlists, powerful tagging and sorting, contextual views, drag-and-drop menus, robust file tracking, language localization, bookmarking, database importing, script support, and audio CD playback.

    178 Amarok alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    Overview
     
  12. Dopamine icon

    Dopamine

     67 likes

    Audio player for Windows, Linux, and Mac offering a visually appealing, easy-to-use interface, support for major audio formats, music library organization, tag editing, album art retrieval, playlist management, gapless playback, and advanced searching capabilities.

    76 Dopamine alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dopamine screenshot 1
     
  13. Bloomee Tunes icon

    Bloomee Tunes

     35 likes

    Experimental open-source music player delivers ad-free streaming from platforms including YouTube and JioSaavn, supporting seamless switching between sources, cross-device compatibility, a lightweight interface, and ongoing platform integration.

    23 Bloomee Tunes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Bloomee Tunes screenshot 1
     
  14. Wora icon

    Wora

     34 likes

    Open-source lossless music player with playlist creation, support for FLAC, WAV, Dolby, and common formats, attractive interface, quick command controls, synced and unsynced lyrics, minimal resource use, and cross-platform compatibility for music library management.

    58 Wora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Wora vs AIMP Comments
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    0

    Looks nice, but has no tag editing support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Wora is Free and Open SourceAIMP is Free and Proprietary
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