Spotify Alternatives

The best alternative to Spotify is SoundCloud, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Spotify and loads of them match your filters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Spotify are Spotube, AntennaPod, Spotifast and Deezer.

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  1. Anytime Podcast Player is a free and open-source podcast player that's designed to be simple and easy to use. Anytime is Podcasting 2.0 ready and will support more features as the app is developed.

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    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  2. Playary icon
     37 likes

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

    315 Playary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple TV
    • Snapcraft
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  3. Faircamp icon
     8 likes

    A static site generator for audio producers.

    Cost / License

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Castopod icon
     10 likes

    Open-source self-hosted platform for managing and distributing podcasts with direct audience engagement through Fediverse, decentralized social features, GDPR-compliant analytics, RSS distribution, promotion tools, monetization options, and Podcasting 2.0 standards.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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  5. ArchiveTune icon
     6 likes

    Offers ad-free music streaming on Android, offline downloads, background playback, Material 3 design, synchronized lyrics, multi-queue support, Android Auto integration, translatable lyrics, audio normalization, tempo and pitch adjustment, and Discord Rich Presence.

    58 ArchiveTune alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Auto
    • YouTube
    • Kotlin
    • YouTube Music
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Obtainium
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  6. Stream iconic Nintendo game music from Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Splatoon, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, and more. Enjoy extended playback of select tracks, offline downloads, background play, and personalized playlists for a seamless experience. Some tracks may vary by game availability.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. Psst icon
     11 likes

    Fast Spotify Premium client with native GUI, without Electron, built in Rust. Very early in development, lacking in features, stability, and general user experience. It is being tested only on Mac so far, but aims for full Windows and Linux...

    39 Psst alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. SONE is a native, highly customizable Linux desktop client for TIDAL. It pairs a sleek, modern UI with bit-perfect, lossless Hi-Res audio playback.

    Cost / License

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • TIDAL
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  9. Borealise icon
     2 likes

    Invite your friends to join or create a virtual dance hall where you can play and listen to music from all over the world and make new friends. Live chat with emoji and animated GIFs helps make new connections and share emotions about the music you are listening to in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Overcast icon
     37 likes

    Overcast offers a simple, feature-rich podcast player for Apple devices, featuring Smart Speed and Voice Boost for optimal audio quality, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and CarPlay support. Subscribers can enjoy an ad-free experience with Overcast Premium.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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  11. Musly icon
     2 likes

    Musly is a free Navidrome client and Subsonic music player with a beautiful Apple Music-inspired interface. Stream your self-hosted music library from Navidrome, Subsonic, or Airsonic servers on Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Auto
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