The Best SoundCloud AlternativesTop Music Streaming Services & Audio Players like SoundCloud

SoundCloud is described as 'Stream millions of tracks and discover new music while supporting artists via fan-powered streams. Enjoy ad-free listening and offline access with subscriptions' and is a leading Music Streaming service in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SoundCloud for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best SoundCloud alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like SoundCloud are Bandcamp, AIMP, Funkwhale and Deezer.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2794 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.

    261 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android Wear
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    Comments about Spotify as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    Comment summary: SoundCloud is favored for its social and user-upload capabilities, allowing anyone to upload music and use features like timed comments. In contrast, Spotify is seen primarily as a commercial music service where artists need a distributor to upload music, lacking SoundCloud’s social features.
    Top Positive Comment
    Chip Thrasher
    1

    Both are for streaming, both have ads, playlists.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    20

    SoundCloud is largely a social network for users to share music. Spotify is not.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Nickname
    Negative
    0

    Spotify us bad because it does a lot of user tracking, also creators get nearly 0% of the revenue. Its bad for creators and bad for users, also a lot of features require premium and the App can break on degoogled phones.

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    • Some users think Spotify is a great SoundCloud alternative, some don't.

    • Spotify is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Bandcamp icon

    Bandcamp

     189 likes

    Music platform with direct artist sales, global discovery, instant streaming and download of DRM-free tracks, physical merchandise, offline listening, flexible pricing, and community features for fans supporting independent creators across numerous genres.

    120 Bandcamp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about Bandcamp as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    davyto
    Positive
    0

    The business model is friendlier to consumers and artists because it doesn't rely on subscriptions or ads. However, it's more focussed on actual releases which makes it not really a platform to post WIP material.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    While Bandcamp is more targeted towards professional independent artists, its still a good, solid service with a lot to offer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Bandcamp is basically SoundCloud minus all the baggage. No complex "modern" interface, no ads yelling at you to give them money, just music. It is slightly more obscure, however.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Bandcamp is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Bandcamp is the most popular iPhone alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Bandcamp is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    AIMP

     873 likes

    Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.

    341 AIMP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about AIMP as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    thunder987
    Negative
    3

    AIMP is a media player that you download to play music on your device, but SoundCloud is a website that lets you stream or upload music.

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    • This alternative is disputed. AIMP is a legitimate SoundCloud alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • AIMP is Free and ProprietarySoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AIMP is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedSoundCloud is not according to our users
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    Funkwhale

     170 likes

    Decentralized, self-hosted music streaming service allowing music upload, sharing, discovery across Android, iOS, desktop with unlimited durations. Browse by artist, album, genre. Open source, developed by Funkwhale Collective. Compatible with apps like DSub for community-driven experiences.

    83 Funkwhale alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
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    Comments about Funkwhale as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    Douze
    Negative
    1

    While Funkwhale is a fantastic decentralized solution for music-listenning, it lacks a lot of the social features Soudcloud provides. It doesn't provide for an interesting community tool, because it is not its main focus.

    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    I don't like Funkwhale as an alternative because it's not similar to soundcloud.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Funkwhale is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Open Source alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSoundCloud is not according to our users
  6. Deezer icon

    Deezer

     463 likes

    Experience music with Deezer streaming over 90 million tracks across various devices, from Web to mobile platforms. High-quality sound with lossless audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations enhance your experience. Includes top labels and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming.

    183 Deezer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Deezer as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    cowabunga
    Negative
    12

    Deezer is a music streaming website lacking any social features that SC has.

    Guest
    Negative
    12

    Deezer is a competitor to Spotify, not to SoundCloud (mainly because neither is community-based like SoundCloud is).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Deezer is not a place for artists to publish their work!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Deezer is a great SoundCloud alternative, some don't.

    • Deezer is the most popular iPad alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Deezer is LightweightSoundCloud is not according to our users
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    Audius Music

     52 likes

    Audius is a streaming platform built for all musicians, not just those signed to labels. Build a fanbase, share your works in progress, and then publish your completed tracks for all the world to hear. Create, grow, and monetize, all without the need to graduate off the platform...

    137 Audius Music alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about Audius Music as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    Tibbe
    3

    Audius is an amazing platform, but because Audius uses blockchain, artists can't delete their music, only hide them.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Audius Music is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Audius Music is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Apple Music icon

    Apple Music

     161 likes

    Stream over 90 million songs with personalized recommendations and a 24/7 global radio. Enjoy offline listening, exclusive content, and seamless Apple device integration. Connect with artists for updates and interaction. Access all features in over 100 countries.

    135 Apple Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
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    Comments about Apple Music as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Apple Music does not allow you to host your own audio/music publicly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Apple Music is a legitimate SoundCloud alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Apple Music is the most popular commercial alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Apple Music is Paid and ProprietarySoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Jamendo

     164 likes

    Jamendo is a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. Share your music, download your favorite artists!.

    144 Jamendo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about Jamendo as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    loganbrooker7
    Positive
    -2

    Pretty similar interface. You can upload music if you want. A good alternitive.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Jamendo is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Jamendo is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Mixcloud icon

    Mixcloud

     54 likes

    Explore 50+ million radio shows, DJ mixes and podcasts made by passionate creators around the world, for free.

    34 Mixcloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    Comments about Mixcloud as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    marianomortarotti
    Positive
    0

    It's a good place to find content like mixing sessions. I found one from Ronski Speed, which was unavailable at Soundcloud.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Mixcloud is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Mixcloud is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Musify

     23 likes

    Access music from YouTube by streaming or downloading, listen offline, manage custom playlists, import and export data, access lyrics, enjoy SponsorBlock, no ads, no subscriptions, cross-platform Material UI, supports 17 languages, and free usage always.

    93 Musify alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Musify as an Alternative to SoundCloud
    catwraith
    Negative
    0

    Musify is an Android app that streams music from YouTube. It does not provide any of the social features that one would expect as an alternative to SoundCloud.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Musify is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Musify is Privacy focused and LightweightSoundCloud is not according to our users
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