Free Google Play Music Alternatives for Linux

Google Play Music is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best free Linux alternative is Spotify. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Play Music and 19 are free and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Linux alternatives to Google Play Music are Funkwhale, Navidrome, Playary and Ampache.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2808 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

    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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    Spotify vs Google Play Music Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    25

    No cloud storage for personal music files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    No cloud storage, no ability to download the files you've paid for on the service.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    better ui, more music, scaling audio (works on 2g if you're patient), repeat/repeat rewind/discover/release radar/personalized annual compilations are invaluable

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Play Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     178 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.

    89 Funkwhale alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    Album view
     
  4. Navidrome icon

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    Navidrome screenshot 1
     
  5. Playary icon

    Playary

     35 likes

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

    301 Playary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
    Playary screenshot 1
     
  6. Ampache icon

    Ampache

     62 likes

    Ampache is a web based audio streaming application and file manager allowing you to access your music from anywhere, using almost any internet enabled device.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    Ampache screenshot 1
     
  7. Koel icon

    Koel

     27 likes

    A personal music streaming server that works.

    If you want to use the mobile apps, you have to pay for it.

    78 Koel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Koel vs Google Play Music Comments
    florentserra
    Positive
    2

    Once it has a mobile app, it is golden!

    • Koel is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Play Music is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Madsonic icon

    Madsonic

     21 likes

    Madsonic is a web-based media streamer and jukebox fork of Subsonic Based on Java technology, Madsonic runs on most platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, OSX, and Unix variants.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kindle Fire
    Madsonic screenshot 1
     
  11. Noon Pacific icon

    Noon Pacific

     10 likes

    Weekly mixtape of the best songs handpicked from the best music blogs, delivered to your inbox every Monday at Noon (Pacific Time).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Noon Pacific screenshot 1
     
  12. Jinzora Media Server icon

    Jinzora Media Server

     12 likes

    Jinzora Media Server is a web based media streaming and management system, allowing you to stream your music and videos to any device with a web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    Jinzora Media Server screenshot 1
     
  13. MellowPlayer icon

    MellowPlayer

     11 likes

    MellowPlayer is a free, open source and cross-platform desktop application for music streaming.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Home Window
     
  14. netjukebox icon

    netjukebox

     7 likes

    netjukebox is a web-based media jukebox for MPD, VideoLAN and Winamp/httpQ. It features real-time MP3 streaming from different audio formats. Download single tracks or a whole album in one zip file. It is also possible to batch transcode the whole music collection to another...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Login
     
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