Free Shazam Alternatives

The best free alternative to Shazam is Audile, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Shazam and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Shazam are SoundHound, Audire, Musixmatch and MRA - Music Recognition Application.

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  1. ACRCloud icon
     25 likes

    ACRCloud provides best audio fingerprinting cloud services with its 40m music database for audio recognition, query by humming, broadcast monitoring ( music / ads ) , live TV channel detection, copyright detection and customised content recognition.

    28 ACRCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Windows Mobile
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  2. Beatfind icon
     7 likes

    Beatfind can visualize and recognize songs that are playing around you. For a better party experience press the lightning button and prepare for a flashing strobe light effect in sync with the beats of music.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Android
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  3. WatZatSong icon
     16 likes

    WatZatSong is a community of music enthusiasts who can identify most songs and tracks. So visit the site, create an account, and record the song.

    25 WatZatSong alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  4. SoundCatcher icon
     3 likes

    SoundCatcher makes impossible! This app provides you with the smart technology of instant music recognition. Just tap on S button on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and discover what song is playing around you now.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Musera icon
     1 like

    Musera is a music social media and helps you recognize songs, listen to song preview, rate for songs, chat with users and more...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  6. Music Radar is music recognition application for Linux Desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Songfacts icon
     8 likes

    The stories behind the songs. Song meanings and information, including album and chart position, music trivia, music videos, lyrics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Musipedia icon
     5 likes

    A search engine for tunes and musical themes and a collaborative music encyclopedia. Only the melody needs to be known to search Musipedia or the Web. The melody can be played on a keyboard or whistled or sung to the computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Online
    • JavaScript
    • Adobe Flash Professional
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  9. Vollou icon
     2 likes

    Vollou is a mobile app for parties and music where users can identify songs, upload photos and videos and share their memories with their friends.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. SongGuesser icon
     2 likes

    Got a song stuck in your head? Tap the rhythm of its melody here to identify it. A search for classical and non-classical music is available.

    35 SongGuesser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
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