Snapcast AlternativesMusic Streaming Services and other similar apps like Snapcast

Snapcast is described as 'Transforms existing players into a multiroom system, offering client-server architecture with synchronized playback for perfect audio streaming' and is a Music Streaming service in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Snapcast for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, Flatpak and iPhone apps. The best Snapcast alternative is Audio Share, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Snapcast are AudioRelay, SoundWire, WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker and AirPlay.

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  1. Audio Share icon

    Audio Share

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    Audio Share can share Windows/Linux computer's audio to Android phone over network, so your phone becomes the speaker of computer. (You needn't buy a new speaker😄.).

    13 Audio Share alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Audio Share screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Stream audio
    2.  Audio Sharing
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Lossless Audio
    8.  No Tracking

    Audio Share VS Snapcast

     

    • Audio Share is the most popular Windows, Android & Linux alternative to Snapcast.

    • Audio Share is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Snapcast.

    • Audio Share is Free and Open SourceSnapcast is also Free and Open Source
    • Audio Share is Privacy focused and LightweightSnapcast is not according to our users
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    AudioRelay

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    Listen to your PC audio, use your phone as a mic or stream audio from your phone.

    14 AudioRelay alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    AudioRelay screenshot 1

    AudioRelay Features

    1.  Low Latency
    2.  Stream audio

    AudioRelay VS Snapcast

     

    • AudioRelay is the most popular Mac alternative to Snapcast.

    • AudioRelay is Freemium and ProprietarySnapcast is Free and Open Source
  4. SoundWire icon

    SoundWire

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    SoundWire lets you send any music or audio ("what you hear now") from your Windows or Linux PC to your Android mobile devices.

    18 SoundWire alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    SoundWire screenshot 1
    SoundWire screenshot 2
    SoundWire screenshot 3

    SoundWire Features

    1.  Raspberry Pi Development
    2.  Send audio from PC to Android
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Stream audio

    SoundWire VS Snapcast

     
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    Stardock Acoustic Bridge

    Redirects and centralizes audio between PCs, enabling sound transfer across network for applications like chat, music, and alerts with easy toggling and up to four shared installations.

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    WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker

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    Utility for turning your Android smartphone or tablet into a wireless speaker.

    16 WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker screenshot 1
    WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker screenshot 2

    WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker Features

    1.  Stream audio

    WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker VS Snapcast

     

    • WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Snapcast.

    • WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker is Free and ProprietarySnapcast is Free and Open Source
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    AirPlay

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    Wireless streaming technology that lets users share music and multimedia across homes via speaker docks, AV receivers, TVs. Compatible with diverse entertainment systems and licensed to third-party manufacturers for seamless integration.

    20 AirPlay alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AirPlay screenshot 1

    AirPlay Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2. iTunes icon  iTunes integration
    3.  Stream audio

    AirPlay VS Snapcast

     

    • AirPlay is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Snapcast.

    • AirPlay is Free and ProprietarySnapcast is Free and Open Source
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    Stardock Acoustic Bridge

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    Redirects and centralizes audio between PCs, enabling sound transfer across network for applications like chat, music, and alerts with easy toggling and up to four shared installations.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stardock Acoustic Bridge screenshot 1

    Stardock Acoustic Bridge Features

    1.  Stream audio

    Stardock Acoustic Bridge VS Snapcast

     

    • Stardock Acoustic Bridge is the most popular commercial alternative to Snapcast.

    • Stardock Acoustic Bridge is Paid and ProprietarySnapcast is Free and Open Source
  10. Allconnect – Play & Stream icon

    Allconnect – Play & Stream

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    Stream your favorite music, photos and videos to any device in your home. AllConnect works on Android, iPhone and iPad. Try it out.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Allconnect – Play & Stream screenshot 1

    Allconnect – Play & Stream Features

    1.  Support for DLNA

    Allconnect – Play & Stream VS Snapcast

     

  11. chromecast.link

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    This page makes use of the Chromecast sender API to control Chromecasts on your local network. It provides a web interface rather than requiring you to install a native app on your devices. Links you load are accessed directly by the Chromecast.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    chromecast.link screenshot 1

    chromecast.link Features

    1.  Chromecast Support

    chromecast.link VS Snapcast

     

    • chromecast.link is the most popular Web-based alternative to Snapcast.

    • chromecast.link is Free and Open SourceSnapcast is also Free and Open Source
  12. AirMusic icon

    AirMusic

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    Advanced Android streamer for audio from Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music to devices like SONOS, Apple TV, Chromecast. Runs in background, supports Tasker, one-click streaming, with Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA, Amazon Fire TV compatibility.

    21 AirMusic alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    AirMusic screenshot 1
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    AirMusic screenshot 3

    AirMusic Features

    1.  Chromecast Support
    2.  AirPlay Support
    3.  Multi Device Support
    4.  Support for DLNA
    5.  Stream audio

    AirMusic VS Snapcast

     
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    VirtAudio

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    A web-based audio streaming solution with a graphical user interface. Captures audio from the user's microphone, streams it to a server, and plays it back through a virtual microphone sink. (Linux only for now)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    VirtAudio screenshot 1

    VirtAudio Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Stream audio

    VirtAudio VS Snapcast

     
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