SoundCloud AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Music Discovery Services

The best Music Discovery alternative to SoundCloud is Spotify, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SoundCloud and loads of them are Music Discovery Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Music Discovery Service alternatives to SoundCloud are Deezer, Bandcamp, Funkwhale and Navidrome.

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  1. Spotify icon
     2888 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.

    310 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Tizen OS
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
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  2. Deezer icon
     478 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.

    198 Deezer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  3. Bandcamp icon
     212 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.

    139 Bandcamp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  4. Funkwhale icon
     190 likes

    Self-hosted platform for streaming, uploading, and sharing music or podcasts, browsable by artist, album, genre, or playlist. Accessible on Android, iOS, web browsers. Offers privacy-focused, ad-free experience, decentralized content sharing, and community moderation features.

    106 Funkwhale alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Kodi
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  5. Navidrome icon
     60 likes

    Open source music server offering seamless self-hosting, Subsonic client compatibility, efficient handling of large libraries, multi-user profiles, device-agnostic web access, live metadata updates, theme customization, per-user transcoding, extensive audio format streaming, and remote access features.

    57 Navidrome alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
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  6. Apple Music icon
     174 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.

    169 Apple Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
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  7. Audius Music icon
     53 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...

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. Jamendo icon
     164 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Musify icon
     26 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.

    124 Musify alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  10. Playary icon
     37 likes

    Discover, Share, and Connect: Your Gateway to Independent Music and Podcasts.

    316 Playary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
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  11. muffon icon
     20 likes

    Cross-platform desktop client for streaming and discovering music, combining audio, video, metadata, lyrics from multiple sources, playlists, library import, recommendations, search, radio, offline listening, equalizer, Discord integration, charts, theming, and no ads.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Amazon Music icon
     39 likes

    Amazon's music service offers streaming and purchasing options, ad-free music and top podcast catalog for Prime. Upgrade to Unlimited for 100 million ad-free songs, offline access, audiobooks, and playlist import from other platforms. Free streaming options also available.

    96 Amazon Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
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