Bandcamp AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Music Discovery Services

The best Music Discovery alternative to Bandcamp is Spotify, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Bandcamp and loads of them are Music Discovery Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Music Discovery Service alternatives to Bandcamp are Last.fm, SoundCloud, Funkwhale and Pandora.

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Bandcamp helps artists sell their music and merch directly to their fans, and helps fans discover new music and directly support those who make it.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

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    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    263 Spotify alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android Wear
    Spotify screenshot 1

    Top Spotify Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Podcast Player
    3.  Music Library
    4.  Internet Radio
    5.  Smart playlists
    6.  Support for Lyrics
    7.  Online Music
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Podcast Manager
    10.  Create Playlist
    11.  Selecting songs
    12.  Playlists management

    Spotify VS Bandcamp

     
    Comments about Spotify as an Alternative to Bandcamp
    Guest
    Negative Jul 28, 2020
    5

    Spotify and other streaming services allows users to stream the music, but there's no mechanism to financially support the artist and the payment for the streams is laughable. Indie artists (who Bandcamp directly supports) cannot advance their careers are create their art from streaming payments alone and therefore rely on sites like Bandcamp to give them opportunities to sell their art rather than give it away.

    Guest
    Negative Feb 24, 2020
    3

    Spotify is a commercial service, while Bandcamp's streaming is free and unrestricted.

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    • Some users think Spotify is a great Bandcamp alternative, some don't.

    • Spotify is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Bandcamp.

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Bandcamp.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryBandcamp is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Last.fm icon

    Last.fm

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    Last.fm is a music community website that offers personalized internet radio, using a recommendation system called "Audioscrobbler" to build a detailed profile of users based on their music tastes and interests.

    193 Last.fm alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    Last.fm screenshot 1

    Last.fm Features

    1. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    2. Spotify icon  Spotify integration
    3.  Real-time Statistics
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Relational Database
    6.  Audioscrobbler
    7.  Music Recommendation
    8.  Community-based
    9.  Streaming
    10.  Talk radio

    Last.fm VS Bandcamp

     

    • Some users think Last.fm is a great Bandcamp alternative, some don't.

    • Last.fm is the most popular iPhone alternative to Bandcamp.

    • Last.fm is Freemium and ProprietaryBandcamp is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. SoundCloud icon

    SoundCloud

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    Access over 300 million tracks and podcasts on a global music streaming platform. Discover new music, curated mixes, and exclusive tracks while interacting with artists. Use fan-powered streams to financially support creators. Enjoy ad-free, offline listening with premium subscriptions like SoundCloud Go and Go+.

    159 SoundCloud alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    SoundCloud screenshot 1

    Top SoundCloud Features

    1.  Community-based
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Music Downloader
    4.  Self-hosted music
    5.  Music upload
    6.  Unlimited music
    7.  Sharing network
    8.  Podcast Hosting
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Personalized Recommendations
    11.  Support for @mentions
    12. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration

    SoundCloud VS Bandcamp

     
    Comments about SoundCloud as an Alternative to Bandcamp
    Douze
    Positive Mar 4, 2022
    0

    The focus of Soundcloud is really to make people discover new artists through their social platform, whereas Bandcamp is more used as a storefront - a feature absent from Soundcloud afaik. Bandcamp does nonetheless features "people also bought" recommandations, the ability to follow an artist, a label's page or a user, and curated blog posts exploring indie artists.

    Guest
    Negative Sep 25, 2016
    -8

    SoundCloud doesn't support .flac (lossless) file format. Bandcamp is used because audiophiles use it.

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    • Most users think SoundCloud is a great Bandcamp alternative.

    • SoundCloud is the most popular iPad alternative to Bandcamp.

    • SoundCloud is Freemium and ProprietaryBandcamp is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

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    Decentralized, self-hosted music streaming service allowing music upload, sharing, discovery across Android, iOS, desktop with unlimited durations. Browse by artist, album, genre. Open source, developed by Funkwhale Collective. Compatible with apps like DSub for community-driven experiences.

    80 Funkwhale alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    Album view

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Federation
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Online Music
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Mobile friendly
    8.  Unlimited music
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  AirPlay Support

    Funkwhale VS Bandcamp

     

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Bandcamp.

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Open Source alternative to Bandcamp.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceBandcamp is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedBandcamp is not according to our users
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    Pandora

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    Pandora offers a free, ad-supported internet radio, analyzing over 400 song attributes through the Music Genome Project. Customize your listening with Pandora One for $4.99/month, featuring high-quality streaming, unlimited skips, no ads, and enhanced user interaction across desktop applications.

    191 Pandora alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
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    Pandora Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Personalized Recommendations
    3.  Channels

    Pandora VS Bandcamp

     
  7. Audius Music icon

    Audius Music

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    Audius is a streaming platform built for all musicians, not just those signed to labels. Build a fanbase, share your works in progress, and then publish your completed tracks for all the world to hear. Create, grow, and monetize, all without the need to graduate off the platform...

    135 Audius Music alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Audius Music Features

    1.  Playlists management
    2.  Artists dashboard
    3.  Based on Blockchain
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Music Library
    8.  Community-based

    Audius Music VS Bandcamp

     
  9. Musify icon

    Musify

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    Discover the ultimate music listening experience with our app. With online song search, streaming and offline support, custom playlists, high-quality audio, and much more, you'll never need another music app. Plus, enjoy it all ad-free and without any subscriptions.

    91 Musify alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Musify screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Material design
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Multiple languages

    Musify VS Bandcamp

     
  10. Jamendo icon

    Jamendo

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    Jamendo is a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. Share your music, download your favorite artists!.

    144 Jamendo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage

    Jamendo Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Royalty-free music
    4.  Music Licensing
    5. Android icon  Android Sync

    Jamendo VS Bandcamp

     
  11. SpMp icon

    SpMp

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    A YouTube Music client with a focus on customisation of colours and song metadata, built using Compose Multiplatform for Android and desktop.

    112 SpMp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    Android app #1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Collaborative Playlists
    9.  Support for Lyrics

    SpMp VS Bandcamp

     
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    Navidrome

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    Navidrome is an open source web-based music collection server and streamer. It gives you freedom to listen to your music collection from any browser or mobile device.

    62 Navidrome alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    Navidrome screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Self-hosted music
    2.  Subsonic API
    3.  Media Transcoding
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  ListenBrainz scrobbling
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Lossless Audio
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  No registration required
    10. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler

    Navidrome VS Bandcamp

     
    Comments about Navidrome as an Alternative to Bandcamp
    RemovedUser
    Negative Jan 15, 2025
    0

    bandcamp is mainly a music distribution/purchase platform, navidrome is a self hosted music client

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    • Navidrome is Free and Open SourceBandcamp is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Navidrome is LightweightBandcamp is not according to our users
  13. Playary icon

    Playary

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    Discover, Share, and Connect: Your Gateway to Independent Music and Podcasts.

    301 Playary alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
    Playary screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Movie Streaming
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Podcast Hosting
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Kids Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Hardware Accelerated
    12.  Support for 4K

    Playary VS Bandcamp

     
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    muffon

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    muffon is a cross-platform music streaming client for desktop, which helps you listen to, discover and organize music in an advanced way.

    60 muffon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Light mode

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Streaming
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Music Library
    6.  Playlists
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Personalized Recommendations
    10.  Portable
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  Support for Lyrics

    muffon VS Bandcamp

     
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