iTunes Alternatives

iTunes has been discontinued. Similar apps include Spotify, which has a free version. Other options are foobar2000, AIMP, Clementine and MusicBee. You're spoiled for choice with Audio Players like iTunes: we list more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. CopyTrans Drivers Installer automatically installs the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch drivers without the need for installing iTunes.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. CopyTrans Contacts makes it easy to manage iPhone contacts, calendars, notes and messages from the comfort of your PC. Key features include editing, backup, export, import and transfer of iPhone contacts, calendars and notes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Evil Player icon
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    Evil Player is a fast, powerful and flexible media player for windows. Some of Evil Player's key features include Shoutcast, Icecast and Icecast2 support, low memory footprint and native support for several popular formats (MP3, MP2, MP1, OGG, AIFF and MOD).

    Features

    Ea.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Saisei icon
     1 like

    Lightweight and fast audio file player with waveform and keyboard navigation, multichannel support, and no data collection. Supports all major formats.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. MusiMoods is a gorgeous and sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, mood and activity based playlist creator and music player for Macintosh. Simply add your music and select a mood.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Jamfy icon
     1 like

    Discover a new way to experience music with Jamfy, the ultimate desktop app designed to deliver a fast, immersive, and completely seamless audio experience on your computer.

    29 Jamfy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
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  7. ViboPLR icon
     1 like

    Plugin-first desktop music player for macOS and Windows — local library, streaming services, lyrics, and radio. Built with Tauri 2, React, and Rust.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  8. A sleek, lightweight desktop audio player built with C# and Avalonia UI. Stream music seamlessly from YouTube Music with a modern Spotify-inspired dark │ interface, playlist management, and native LibVLC audio.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Maps and lists live radio stations worldwide using a validated directory snapshot. Filter by place, genre or language, play streams directly from station hosts, save browser-local favorites, and use playback tools including a visualizer and sleep timer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Stream millions of tracks, create your own playlists, and vibe with a beautiful, lightning-fast interface. Your companion for every mood.

    53 Lyra Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
    • Chrome OS
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Linux Mint
    • Apple Car Play
    • Android Auto
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  11. Tone Music is a next-generation music streaming app that lets fans support the artists they believe in and take part in their success.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  12. QueueTip icon
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    Social music app where everyone gets one live 30-track queue, and friends drop tracks into each other's queues with live YouTube playback.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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