Spotify Alternatives

Spotify is described as 'Stream millions of tracks online with genre, playlist, artist, and album browsing. Get offline listening and ad-free experience with Premium' and is a leading Music Streaming service in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Spotify for a variety of platforms, including Android, Web-based, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Spotify alternative is Deezer, which is free. Other great apps like Spotify are SoundCloud, YouTube Music, Funkwhale and Apple Music.

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Spotify alternatives page was last updated May 9, 2025
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  1. Moosync icon

    Moosync

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    A simple music player capable of playing local audio or from Youtube, Spotify more. Possible via Invidious or Piped for YouTube. Moosync has a customizable clean interface.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Moosync screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Spotify icon  Spotify integration
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Music Looper
    7.  Portable
    8. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    9.  Electron based

    Moosync VS Spotify

     
  2. gPodder icon

    gPodder

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    gPodder downloads and manages free audio and video content ("podcasts") for you. Listen directly on your computer or on your mobile devices.

    113 gPodder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    gPodder screenshot 1

    gPodder Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Cloud Sync

    gPodder VS Spotify

     
  4. Playary icon

    Playary

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

    300 Playary alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
    Playary screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Movie Streaming
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Podcast Hosting
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Kids Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Hardware Accelerated
    12.  Support for 4K

    Playary VS Spotify

     
    Comments about Playary as an Alternative to Spotify
    Guest
    Negative Nov 12, 2024
    0

    Contrary to what they say, there is no "everything" out there.

    Spotify Icon
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    • Playary is Free and ProprietarySpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Playary is Privacy focused and LightweightSpotify is not according to our users
  5. Subsonic icon

    Subsonic

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    Subsonic is a free, web-based media streamer, providing ubiquitous access to your music and video. Use it to share your music with friends, or to listen to your own music while at work. You can stream to multiple players simultaneously, for instance to one player in your kitchen...

    87 Subsonic alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted
    Main Application Window

    Subsonic Features

    1.  Subsonic API
    2.  Local server
    3.  Media Streaming
    4.  Play local content
    5.  Music collection
    6.  Music Library
    7.  Streaming your own media

    Subsonic VS Spotify

     
    Comments about Subsonic as an Alternative to Spotify
    Guest
    Negative Jul 6, 2019
    -18

    Spotify is a music provider. With Subsonic you have to provide your own music.

    Spotify Icon
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    • Most users think Subsonic is a great Spotify alternative.

    • Subsonic is Freemium and ProprietarySpotify is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Nintendo Music icon

    Nintendo Music

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    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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Nintendo Music screenshot 3

    Nintendo Music Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Background playing
    5.  Create Playlist
    6.  Background Music

    Nintendo Music VS Spotify

     
  7. Libby by Overdrive icon

    Libby by Overdrive

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    Meet Libby. Discover ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Brought to you by OverDrive.

    31 Libby by Overdrive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Libby by Overdrive screenshot 1
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    Libby by Overdrive screenshot 3

    Libby by Overdrive Features

    1.  Audio Books
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Free books
    4.  Magazines

    Libby by Overdrive VS Spotify

     
  9. iHeart icon

    iHeart

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    iHeart offers freemium access to a wide range of audio content including live radio, podcasts, music playlists, and sports updates. Available across multiple devices, it allows for playlist curation, personalized stations, trending podcasts, and has premium options such as ad-free listening and offline access.

    157 iHeart alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Apple Car Play
    • Android Auto
    • Android TV
    iHeart screenshot 1

    iHeart Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Support for FM Radio

    iHeart VS Spotify

     
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