Retro Music Player AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Media Players

The best Media Player alternative to Retro Music Player is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Retro Music Player and many of them are Media Players so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Media Player alternatives to Retro Music Player are AIMP, Clementine, Strawberry and Winamp.

filter to find the best alternatives

Retro Music Player alternatives are mainly Audio Players but may also be Media Players or Internet Radio Services.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Retro Music Player.
Retro Music Player iconRetro Music Player
  12
  • ...

Beautiful Material Music Player for Android.

More about Retro Music Player
More about Retro Music Player
Retro Music Player alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2024
  Suggest Alternatives
  1. VLC Media Player icon
    VLC Media Player icon

    VLC Media Player

     7526 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework. Owned by the non-profit organization VideoLAN.

    296 VLC Media Player alternatives
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Haiku
    • Android TV
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1
    VLC Media Player screenshot 2
    +4
    VLC Media Player screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  Video playback
    3.  Built-in Media converter
    4.  Support for subtitles
    5.  Integrated Codecs
    6.  Audio Recording
    7.  Cross-Platform
    8.  Internet Radio
    9.  Compatibility Layer
    10.  Media Streaming
    11.  Replay Gain
    12.  Playback speed control
    13.  Multiple languages
    14.  Playlists management
    VLC Media Player iconRetro Music Player Icon

    VLC Media Player VS Retro Music Player

    Is VLC Media Player a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     

    • VLC Media Player is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Retro Music Player.

    • VLC Media Player is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Retro Music Player.

    • VLC Media Player is Free and Open SourceRetro Music Player is also Free and Open Source
    • VLC Media Player is CustomizableRetro Music Player is not according to our users
  2. AIMP icon
    AIMP icon

    AIMP

     843 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    AIMP is a powerful free audio player that supports for local files, NAS, clouds, and podcasts. Additionally, it includes powerful tools to operate with audio files.

    326 AIMP alternatives
    AIMP screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    AIMP screenshot 1
    AIMP screenshot 2
    +3
    AIMP screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Skins
    4.  Mp3 Tag Editor
    5.  Audio Conversion
    6.  Internet Radio
    7.  Crossfading
    8.  Remembers position in file
    9.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    10.  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    11.  Hi-Fi Sound
    12.  Skinnable
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Built-In ID3 Tag Editor
    15.  MP3 / ID3 Renaming
    16.  Android Sync
    17.  Icon sets
    AIMP iconRetro Music Player Icon

    AIMP VS Retro Music Player

    Is AIMP a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
  4. Clementine icon
    Clementine icon

    Clementine

     723 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Clementine is a cross-platform free and open source music player and library organizer. It is a port of Amarok 1.4 to the Qt 4 framework and the GStreamer multimedia framework, focusing on a fast and easy-to-use interface for searching and...

    242 Clementine alternatives
    Clementine with lyrics pane

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Icecast radio stations
    Smart playlists and kittens

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Smart playlists
    2.  Podcast Player
    3.  Dynamic/Intelligent Playlists
    4.  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    5.  Playlists management
    6.  Audio Visualization
    7.  Moodbar
    8.  Ratings
    9.  Music Library
    10.  Podcast Subscription
    11.  Lossless Audio
    12.  File Tagging
    13.  Built-in Tag editor
    14.  Playlists
    15.  Built-in Equalizer
    Clementine iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Clementine VS Retro Music Player

    Is Clementine a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
  5. Strawberry icon
    Strawberry icon

    Strawberry

     236 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Strawberry is a music player and music collection organizer. It is a fork of Clementine released in 2018 aimed at music collectors and audiophiles. The name is inspired by the band Strawbs. It's written in C++ using the Qt framework.

    232 Strawberry alternatives
    Strawberry screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Strawberry screenshot 1
    Strawberry screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Music collection
    3.  Auto fetch album covers
    4.  Automatic Lyrics Finder
    5.  Playlists management
    6.  Lossless Audio
    7.  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    8.  Gapless Playback
    9.  Automatic album art download
    10.  Cross-Platform
    11.  ListenBrainz scrobbling
    12.  Custom cover image
    13.  Support for Hotkeys
    14.  Automatic Tagging
    15.  Replay Gain
    Warning

    It is still open source but now the Windows and macOS builds are tied to having a Patreon subscription.

    Strawberry iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Strawberry VS Retro Music Player

    Is Strawberry a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
  6. Winamp icon
    Winamp icon

    Winamp

     876 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Winamp is a media player for Windows developed by Justin Frankel and Dmitry Boldyrev by their company Nullsoft, which they later sold to AOL, who sold to Radionomy in January 2014. Since version 2 it has been sold as freemium and supports extensibility with plug-ins and skins...

    241 Winamp alternatives
    Winamp screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Winamp screenshot 1
    Winamp screenshot 2
    +7
    Winamp screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Skin customization
    4.  Crossfading
    5.  Playlists management
    6.  Mix Music
    7.  Lossless Audio
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Shoutcast streaming
    10.  iPhone/iPod sync
    11.  Automatic Tagging
    12.  Audio Analysis
    Winamp iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Winamp VS Retro Music Player

    Is Winamp a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     

    • Winamp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Retro Music Player.

    • Winamp is Free Personal and ProprietaryRetro Music Player is Free and Open Source
    • Winamp is LightweightRetro Music Player is not according to our users
  7. Fossify Music Player icon
    Fossify Music Player icon

    Fossify Music Player

     21 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Introducing Fossify Music Player – your gateway to uninterrupted musical enjoyment. Say goodbye to intrusive ads and hello to a seamless music experience designed to accompany you wherever you go.

    64 Fossify Music Player alternatives
    Fossify Music Player screenshot 1
    Fossify Music Player screenshot 2
    +2
    Fossify Music Player screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3.  Playlists
    4.  Playlists management
    5.  Sleep Timer
    Fossify Music Player iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Fossify Music Player VS Retro Music Player

    Is Fossify Music Player a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
  9. MediaMonkey icon
    MediaMonkey icon

    MediaMonkey

     481 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    MediaMonkey is a music player and a music library manager with support for 50,000+ files and many features for organizing, tagging, converting and burning your music. It also has advanced podcasting and syncing features.

    119 MediaMonkey alternatives
    MediaMonkey screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    MediaMonkey screenshot 1
    MediaMonkey screenshot 2
    +2
    MediaMonkey screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Moddable

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Automatic album art download
    3.  Automatic Lyrics Finder
    4.  Tag Manager
    5.  Skins
    6.  Automatic file renaming
    7.  Music collection
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  iPhone/iPod sync
    MediaMonkey iconRetro Music Player Icon

    MediaMonkey VS Retro Music Player

    Is MediaMonkey a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
  10. Auxio icon
    Auxio icon

    Auxio

     11 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Auxio is a local music player with a fast, reliable UI/UX without the many useless features present in other music players. Built off of Exoplayer, Auxio has superior library support and listening quality compared to other apps that use outdated android functionality.

    39 Auxio alternatives
    Auxio screenshot 1
    Auxio screenshot 2
    +4
    Auxio screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3.  Offline
    Auxio iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Auxio VS Retro Music Player

    Is Auxio a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
  11. Poweramp icon
    Poweramp icon

    Poweramp

     103 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Poweramp v3 is a major update focused on the new Audio engine, UI, and navigation.

    134 Poweramp alternatives
    Poweramp screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    Poweramp screenshot 1
    Poweramp screenshot 2
    +9
    Poweramp screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Interactive Visualization
    2.  Album shuffle mode
    3.  Chromecast Support
    4.  Playlists
    5.  SoundCloud Integration
    6.  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    7.  AirPlay Support
    8.  Lossless Audio
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Collaborative Playlists
    11.  Music Store
    12.  MP3 Downloader
    13.  Music Queue
    14.  Themes
    15.  Opus codec support
    16.  Built-In ID3 Tag Editor
    Poweramp iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Poweramp VS Retro Music Player

    Is Poweramp a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     

    • Poweramp is the most popular commercial alternative to Retro Music Player.

    • Poweramp is Paid and ProprietaryRetro Music Player is Free and Open Source
    • Poweramp is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRetro Music Player is not according to our users
  12. Metro - A music player for Android icon
    Metro - A music player for Android icon

    Metro - A music player for Android

     21 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Best material design music player for Android. Metro is a fork of Retro Music with Google Play API removed and all pro features unlocked.

    99 Metro - A music player for Android alternatives
    Metro - A music player for Android screenshot 1
    Metro - A music player for Android screenshot 2
    +2
    Metro - A music player for Android screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Multiple languages
    Metro - A music player for Android iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Metro - A music player for Android VS Retro Music Player

    Is this a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
  13. Miro Player icon
    Miro Player icon

    Miro Player

     240 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Miro (formerly Democracy Player) is a free and open source internet TV application, media library, and video player.

    112 Miro Player alternatives
    Miro Player screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Sync to Android devices
    Videoplayer
    +3
    Miro Player screenshot 3

    Miro Player Features

    1.  Music Store
    2.  TV Streaming
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Built-in Torrent client
    5.  Media library
    6.  Android Sync
    7.  Built-in Media converter
    8.  Music Library
    9.  Create Playlist
    Discontinued

    "Although we are no longer developing Miro, we do continue to make the media player available."https://pculture.org/pcf-projectsSee also:"The last version (6.0) was released in 2013 and is no longer functioning correctly because of changes to the YouTube API."https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miro_(video_software)

    Miro Player iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Miro Player VS Retro Music Player

    Is Miro Player a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
  14. Vinyl Music Player icon
    Vinyl Music Player icon

    Vinyl Music Player

     28 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    A fork of Phonograph Music Player that "makes all Pro features free, as they used to be". It has a material design that's easy on the eyes, and it's easy to use, customizable (multiple themes), has folder browsing, a sleep timer and tag editor.

    93 Vinyl Music Player alternatives
    Vinyl Music Player screenshot 1
    Vinyl Music Player screenshot 2
    +2
    Vinyl Music Player screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Material design
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Smart playlists
    9.  Replay Gain
    10.  Artwork
    11.  Native application
    Vinyl Music Player iconRetro Music Player Icon

    Vinyl Music Player VS Retro Music Player

    Is Vinyl Music Player a good alternative to Retro Music Player?
     
12 of 29 Retro Music Player alternatives