SoundCloud AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Audio Players

The best open source Audio Player alternative to SoundCloud is Funkwhale. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SoundCloud and 17 are open source Audio Players so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Audio Player alternatives to SoundCloud are Navidrome, Audius Music, Musify and Power Ampache 2 .

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  1. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     173 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.

    84 Funkwhale alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
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    Funkwhale vs SoundCloud Comments
    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.
    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSoundCloud is not according to our users
  2. Navidrome icon

    Navidrome

     50 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.

    53 Navidrome alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    Navidrome screenshot 1
     
  4. Audius Music icon

    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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    Audius Music vs SoundCloud Comments
    Tibbe
    3

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

    • Audius Music is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Musify icon

    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.

    94 Musify alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Musify screenshot 1
     
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    Musify vs SoundCloud Comments
    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.
    • Musify is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Musify is Privacy focused and LightweightSoundCloud is not according to our users
  6. Power Ampache 2 icon

    Power Ampache 2

     7 likes

    Android Music Streaming App suite in Material You style. Connects to Ampache, Nextcloud Music and compatible backends (Ampache API 4 and above).

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    • Android
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  7. muffon icon

    muffon

     19 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.

    67 muffon alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    Light mode
     
  9. SpMp icon

    SpMp

     20 likes

    YouTube Music client for Android and desktop enabling colour customisation, advanced metadata editing, multi-language support, in-app login, time-synced lyrics with furigana, Discord presence, batch actions, playlist pinning, and multi-platform sync.

    126 SpMp alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • F-Droid
    Android app #1
     
  10. Moosync icon

    Moosync

     21 likes

    Supports local audio and streaming from platforms like YouTube and Spotify, lets users mix providers in a playlist, offers real-time lyrics, customizable interface, theme options including dark mode, scrobbling, ad-free playback, music recommendations, and multi-platform support.

    79 Moosync alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Moosync screenshot 1
     
  11. Castopod icon

    Castopod

     8 likes

    Castopod is an open-source hosting platform made for podcasters who want to engage and interact with their audience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Public Home Page
     
  12. Mirlo icon

    Mirlo

     15 likes

    Mirlo provides a user-friendly space to help musicians sell music, manage subscriptions, and share with their supporters.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Mobile player
     
  13. Headset icon

    Headset

     9 likes

    Headset is a desktop music player built on YouTube and Reddit.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Headset screenshot 1
     
  14. Radio4000 icon

    Radio4000

     38 likes

    Radio4000 lets you discover user curated radios from around the world, manage your online music library, and share it anonymously with everyone. All free and open source.

    86 Radio4000 alternatives

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    • Online
    Lots of radios with great music. And yes, you can have a gif as avatar.
     
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    Radio4000 vs SoundCloud Comments
    hxkxkxhk
    Positive
    1

    It gives a better opportunity to discover new artists, underground sounds shared by the people who loved them. Good mix

    shantellamzee
    Positive
    1

    It has a music library management, linked to Discogs for the metadata. People share music they like, so visiting their radio, you'll discover new music in the context of tunes you like

    • Radio4000 is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Radio4000 is Privacy focusedSoundCloud is not according to our users
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