Open Source Spotify Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Spotify for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Android alternative is Funkwhale. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Spotify and many of them are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to Spotify are Spotube, AntennaPod, Audius Music and Pocket Casts.

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  1. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     173 likes

    Funkwhale is one of the most popular options when it comes to Open Source and Self-Hosted alternatives to Spotify. You can have control over your personal music library without worrying about it ever disappearing from the platform for any external reason. Unlike Spotify, Funkwhale consists of several independent websites or "pods" (sometimes called "servers" or "instances") where you can upload your personal library to be streamed to mobile devices or shared with friends. Funkwhale is completely free, giving the user an experience free of tracking and ads.

    84 Funkwhale alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
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    Comments about Funkwhale as an Alternative to Spotify
    Top Positive Comment
    loziniak
    6

    It's open and distributed.

    Top Negative Comment
    szpijon
    4

    Not a streaming service like spotify, only a self-hosted music library

    kaldrenon
    Negative
    0

    Spotify is a streaming service which provides a library of music that it licenses for streaming. Funkwhale is a streaming server which relies on users providing the library of music. Someone seeking an app that does what Spotify does will not find it in Funkwhale.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
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    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpotify is not according to our users
  2. Spotube icon

    Spotube

     137 likes

    Cross-platform client for desktop and mobile enabling manual playback, free streaming via YouTube without a Spotify Premium account, playlist creation, auto-generation, time-synced lyrics, music download, dark theme, integration with Piped and Sponsorblock, and multi-language support.

    64 Spotube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • Online
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Spotube as an Alternative to Spotify
    Myrano
    Positive
    1

    Free, open-source, ad-free and privacy-friendly. A bit slow sometimes.

    dudubo
    Positive
    4

    Thank you so much guys !!!!

    Spotube icon
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    • Spotube is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spotube is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpotify is not according to our users
  3. AntennaPod icon

    AntennaPod

     201 likes

    A free and open source podcastmanager for Android, allowing you to subscribe to podcasts (via iTunes database & OPML), automatically download episodes using powerful mechanisms and listen to them the way you like (speed, balance adjustments, etc).

    69 AntennaPod alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about AntennaPod as an Alternative to Spotify
    Top Positive Comment
    Frexode
    0

    AntennaPod is great for podcasts. Has all the necessary features minus the tracking and ads. You wont find the spotify exclusive podcasts though. So if you listen to some of those, then Spotify might be your only option.

    collorfrisie
    Positive
    0

    much easier to sort podcasts and downloads are always available

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is a easy to use, nice looking, privacy friendly and OpenSource all in one solution for Podcasts. Probably the best podcast app there is. Only thing that is missing is being able to comment or see comments on ActivityPub Podcasts' feeds

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    • AntennaPod is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AntennaPod is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableSpotify is not according to our users
  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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    Comments about Audius Music as an Alternative to Spotify
    LucaFinizio
    Positive
    2

    It worksin a very similar way and has a similar interface. You probably won't find some artists here, but listening music from Audius is 100% legal and open source

    SleipnirTheHorse
    0

    Has a large library which allows me to listen to any sort of music I want, probably I will find a better service if it keeps going down hill.

    But where's the guarantee that the next one won't go down hill?

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    • Audius Music is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

     238 likes

    Podcast player supporting streaming and downloads, advanced search, cross-device 'Up Next', improved discovery, playback effects, and offline listening essentials.

    123 Pocket Casts alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about Pocket Casts as an Alternative to Spotify
    Top Positive Comment
    sedeti
    1

    That's just a podcast player

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    10

    Pocket Casts is a podcast player not a streaming music service.

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

    its solely for podcast and would be a waste of time for spotify users

    3 of 5 comments
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    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. InnerTune icon

    InnerTune

     35 likes

    Android music app with material design for streaming from YouTube Music, downloading tracks for offline playback, playlist creation, lyrics access, exploring by mood and genres, search and listen history, multi-language support, backup, restore, and no ads.

    71 InnerTune alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  8. Metrolist icon

    Metrolist

     12 likes

    Free open-source Android client enables YouTube Music streaming, background play, offline caching, account sync, live lyrics, playlist import, audio normalization, silence skip, tempo/pitch adjust, local playlist management, dynamic themes, and sleep timer.

    48 Metrolist alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  9. SimpMusic icon

    SimpMusic

     31 likes

    Free, open-source Android client enables ad-free background playback, video, and playlist creation with fast YouTube Music browsing, synced lyrics, Spotify Canvas, AI song suggestions, SponsorBlock, ReturnYouTubeDislike, Discord, offline support, and more.

    62 SimpMusic alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. Simple Tube icon

    Simple Tube

     14 likes

    A Material 3 YouTube Music client with offline downloads, ad-free background play, account synchronization, local play, enhanced metadata, Android Auto support, LRC lyrics, and sound adjustments.

    69 Simple Tube alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
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  11. Harmony Music icon

    Harmony Music

     18 likes

    Ad-free streaming client for Android, Windows, and Linux sourcing music from YouTube and YouTube Music, supporting offline play, playlist importing, song caching, lyrics, equalizer, quality control, dynamic themes, radio mode, artist bookmarks, and multi-language interface.

    116 Harmony Music alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Harmony Music as an Alternative to Spotify
    Taha Hassan
    Positive
    0

    it is just like vi music which i liked a lot and has updates as well!!!

    Harmony Music icon
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    • Harmony Music is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Harmony Music is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpotify is not according to our users
  12. 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
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    Comments about Musify as an Alternative to Spotify
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    There is no song suggestions after selecting a song to play

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