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SoundCloud

Access over 300 million tracks and podcasts on a global music streaming platform. Discover new music, curated mixes, and exclusive tracks while interacting with artists. Use fan-powered streams to financially support creators. Enjoy ad-free, offline listening with premium subscriptions like SoundCloud Go and Go+.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Android Auto
  • Apple Car Play  Currently only available to Go/Go+ subscribers.
  • Apple Watch
  • Android Wear
3.8
Good20 reviews
650likes
22comments

Features

  1.  Community-based
  2.  Music Library
  3.  Music Downloader
  4.  Self-hosted music
  5.  Music upload
  6.  Unlimited music
  7.  Sharing network
  8.  Podcast Hosting
  9.  Audio Recording
  10.  Waveform Seekbar
  11.  Dark Mode
  12.  Podcast Player
  13.  Music Distribution
  14. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
  15.  Support for @mentions
  16.  Personalized Recommendations
  17.  Audio Sharing
  18.  Opus codec support

SoundCloud News & Activities

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Recent News

Recent activities

  • nigh7-0wl-gamer liked SoundCloud
  • AaronOS Music Player icon
    FEWO added SoundCloud as alternative to AaronOS Music Player
  • DropCue icon
    Dropcue added SoundCloud as alternative to DropCue
  • SupaFuse icon
    naijatastic added SoundCloud as alternative to SupaFuse
  • AryanVerma66666 reviewed SoundCloud  

    Been using SoundCloud for a while now, still one of the best places to find underrated music and random gems you won’t hear anywhere else.

  • AryanVerma66666 liked SoundCloud
  • Velora icon
    HTDevs added SoundCloud as alternative to Velora
  • mirage, Dakota_Nomad and urgay421 liked SoundCloud

Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: SoundCloud is highly praised for its vast library, user-friendly apps, and discovery features. Users enjoy the community aspect and independent music discovery, although some negative feedback exists around account management and audio quality. SoundCloud is particularly valued by musicians for audience building, but concerns over customer service and ads persist.
Top Positive Comment
SpiderMan
10

This is by far the best cloud streaming music service out there! Free, with beautiful interface, dozens of millions of songs and perfect apps on every platform, including the web. Perfect for discovering your new favorite artists.

sedeti

Yes six years ago

Top Negative Comment
cleni
3

Deletes my songs and expects me to be a paying customer...? I'm saying HELL NO to that.

AryanVerma66666
0

Been using SoundCloud for a while now, still one of the best places to find underrated music and random gems you won’t hear anywhere else.

Review by a new / low-activity user.
Porter LongView
0

Why I’m a Fan of SoundCloud Instead of Spotify Okay, so we all know Spotify is the big name in music streaming, right? But let me tell you, SoundCloud is like a breath of fresh air, especially if you're the kind of person who loves discovering new music and connecting with indie artists. What really makes SoundCloud special is how open it is. Unlike Spotify, which often focuses on the latest hits and playlists generated by algorithms, SoundCloud feels like a creative playground. You can stumble upon emerging artists, experimental sounds, and those underground gems that you just won’t find on the mainstream platforms. Seriously, it’s like hearing the future of music before anyone else does! One of the main things I love about SoundCloud is the incredible variety of content available. You’ve got bedroom producers dropping their demos, DJs mixing up full mixtapes and mashups—the place is like a treasure chest of audio creativity! And let’s be honest, a lot of this stuff doesn’t even make it to Spotify because of all those pesky licensing rules. Plus, there are so many niche genres flourishing here—lofi hip hop, vaporwave, future garage, hyperpop—you name it! You just can't find these communities anywhere else. Then there’s the whole artist-first approach that SoundCloud champions. Anyone can upload their music and start building a fanbase without needing a record label or distributor breathing down their neck. For listeners like us, that means we get to enjoy more genuine content and a personal touch when we discover new artists. I really dig the social features too, like being able to comment on specific moments in a track—it makes the listening experience so much more interactive and fun. And yeah, SoundCloud Go+ does offer offline listening and better audio quality, kind of like Spotify Premium. But honestly, if you’re into music that’s a bit off the beaten path, I think SoundCloud gives you more bang for your buck. It just feels less corporate and way more community-driven. It’s not just another streaming service; it’s like a whole culture. If you're looking to dive into music that's a bit different from what everyone else is listening to, give SoundCloud a shot. So, if you're fed up with hearing the same old songs over and over again on every playlist, SoundCloud could be just what you need to reignite your passion for discovering new music.

Roberto Martin
0

SoundCloud is so awesome platform for sharing music without any cost. You can organize your tracks, keep up with other artists, and express your thoughts on the songs you enjoy. And while it's free, they also have two premium options, Pro and Pro Unlimited. If you're a musician looking to grow your fanbase, this is definitely the way to go. I can't recommend it enough guys

Mel
0

The navigation could use some work, and some of the ads make it so you can't turn off your phone while it's playing, or else it pauses itself. No real moderation that I've noticed. Interesting platform.

Guest
0

my fav thing to be on

Review by a new / low-activity user.
7 of 22 comments

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What is SoundCloud?

SoundCloud is a German music streaming platform that allows users to upload, distribute, and share audio content. It has over 300 million tracks from more than 30 million artists across 193 countries. Users can discover new music, play curated mixes, and listen to exclusive tracks.

As a social platform, SoundCloud allows users to connect with their music community, share tracks, and interact with artists and fans. Users can upload their own music to reach a global audience. The platform also enables listeners to financially support independent artists through fan-powered streams.

SoundCloud offers a free version with access to a variety of tracks but includes ads. For an ad-free experience, users can subscribe to SoundCloud Go, which also allows offline listening. An upgrade to SoundCloud Go+ offers premium tracks, exclusive app integrations, and supports independent artists through Fan-Powered Royalties. Both SoundCloud Go and Go+ allow offline listening of saved tracks.

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SoundCloud information

  • Developed by

    DE flagSoundCloud Limited
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $7 and $16 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.8 (20 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    166 alternatives listed
  • News

    3 news article related to SoundCloud
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Dutch
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish
    • Swedish

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