Funkwhale AlternativesMusic Streaming Services & Audio Players like Funkwhale

Alternatives list

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   Spotify

    2800 likes

   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

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • Sweden
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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   Guest

   Negative comment•Dec 16, 2025

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   It is not a self-hosted service.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Negative comment•Nov 12, 2024

   1

   Spotify is a music streaming service, not a software to host a streaming service. That is the same as showing the cinema or a concert hall as an alternative to a CD player / CD shelf.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Negative comment•Jan 7, 2026

   0

   Not selfhosted, completely separate type of service

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryFunkwhale is Free and Open Source
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   AIMP

    876 likes

   Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.

   346 AIMP alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Audio Player
   • Media Player

   Origin

   • Russia

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Android
   • PortableApps.com

   

   

   

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   carreter

   Negative comment•Dec 17, 2025

   0

   Funkwhale is a self-hosted streaming service. AIMP is an audio player, it can only play local files or stream from internet radio.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • AIMP is Free and ProprietaryFunkwhale is Free and Open Source
   • AIMP is CustomizableFunkwhale is not according to our users
4. 

   

   SoundCloud

    643 likes

   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+.

   163 SoundCloud alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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   Deezer

    466 likes

   Experience music with Deezer streaming over 90 million tracks across various devices, from Web to mobile platforms. High-quality sound with lossless audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations enhance your experience. Includes top labels and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming.

   183 Deezer alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Apple TV
   • Kindle Fire
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • Samsung Galaxy Store

   

   

   

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   Bandcamp

    194 likes

   Music platform with direct artist sales, global discovery, instant streaming and download of DRM-free tracks, physical merchandise, offline listening, flexible pricing, and community features for fans supporting independent creators across numerous genres.

   120 Bandcamp alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Music Discovery
   • Music Streaming

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone

   

   

   

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   Navidrome

    50 likes

   Open source music server offering seamless self-hosting, Subsonic client compatibility, efficient handling of large libraries, multi-user profiles, device-agnostic web access, live metadata updates, theme customization, per-user transcoding, extensive audio format streaming, and remote access features.

   53 Navidrome alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • Brazil

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Self-Hosted
   • Raspberry Pi
   • Cloudron

   

   

   

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   Pandora

    664 likes

   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.

   189 Pandora alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Internet Radio
   • Music Streaming

   Origin

   • United 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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    TIDAL

     82 likes

    Tidal is the world’s first music service with High Fidelity sound quality, High Definition music videos and Curated Editorial by music journalists, artists and experts, making for a simply superior experience.

    106 TIDAL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Music Streaming
    • Audio Player

    Origin

    • Norway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Chromecast

    

    

    

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    Audius Music

     52 likes

    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...

    137 Audius Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

    Application types

    • Music Streaming
    • Audio Player

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    

    

    

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    Qobuz

     40 likes

    Qobuz is an online music platform offering streaming subscriptions and downloads. Qobuz offers more than 40 million titles in lossless quality (16-Bit/44.1 kHz, similar to CD quality), and possesses a large catalogue of high-resolution content (75,000 albums in 24-Bit Hi-Res).

    139 Qobuz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Music Streaming
    • Music Discovery

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • AirPlay

    

    

    

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    Playary

     35 likes

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

    298 Playary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Music Streaming
    • Audio Player

    Origin

    • Türkiye

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

    +9

    

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    Power Ampache 2

     7 likes

    Android Music Streaming App suite in Material You style. Connects to Ampache, Nextcloud Music and compatible backends (Ampache API 4 and above).

    56 Power Ampache 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Music Streaming
    • Audio Player

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • Android

    

    

    

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