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. MGS Music icon
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    MGS Music is a modern online platform for independent musicians and music lovers to share, stream, and discover new sounds. It provides a creative space for artists to upload their tracks, build a profile, and connect with listeners without the restrictions of mainstream...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Jamfy icon
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    Discover a new way to experience music with Jamfy, the ultimate desktop app designed to deliver a fast, immersive, and completely seamless audio experience on your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  3. An iPhone, iPad and CarPlay player for Apple Music that observes skip timing, completed tracks and volume changes rather than ratings. Its on-device listening record guides stations toward more of a library, while excluding signals caused by distractions or calls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. ViboPLR icon
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    Plugin-first desktop music player for macOS and Windows — local library, streaming services, lyrics, and radio. Built with Tauri 2, React, and Rust.

    Cost / License

    Application type

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  5. d33ply icon
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    AI-powered investigative podcast delivering daily deep-dive episodes across 14 categories. Every episode analyzes 8+ sources for the complete picture.

    13 d33ply alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Podial  icon
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    Listen podcasts radio station and webradios.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Auto
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  7. Browse your Spotify library as records instead of lists — flip through album art, drop the needle, and listen to a whole album again. Requires Spotify Premium.

    6 Spinyl - Vinyl Music Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Music streaming app focused on rock and metal music.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Lofi Cafe icon
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    Lofi Cafe is a free, minimalist web-based radio designed to enhance focus, relaxation, and sleep. Unlike static playlists, Lofi Cafe offers a fully immersive and personalized environment tailored to your current mood or task.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Nimbus is a free and open-source SoundCloud client for macOS, built as a native Mac app rather than a web page in a window.

    5 Nimbus Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Hush Spotify icon
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    Hush is a free, open-source Android app that removes Spotify ad breaks while you keep using the official Spotify app. When an ad starts, Hush restarts Spotify in the background, which drops the whole ad break, and your music is back in about 2 to 3 seconds.

    51 Hush Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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