Spotify Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Spotify for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Funkwhale, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Spotify and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Spotify are Spotube, Audius Music, SimpMusic and Ampache.

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  1. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     179 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.

    90 Funkwhale alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
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  2. Spotube icon

    Spotube

     150 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.

    70 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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  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...

    138 Audius Music alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. SimpMusic icon

    SimpMusic

     32 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.

    69 SimpMusic alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  6. Ampache icon

    Ampache

     62 likes

    Ampache is a web based audio streaming application and file manager allowing you to access your music from anywhere, using almost any internet enabled device.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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  7. 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.

    126 Harmony Music alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  9. muffon icon

    muffon

     19 likes

    Cross-platform desktop client for streaming and discovering music, combining audio, video, metadata, lyrics from multiple sources, playlists, library import, recommendations, search, radio, offline listening, equalizer, Discord integration, charts, theming, and no ads.

    74 muffon alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. SpotX icon

    SpotX

     15 likes

    A versatile ad-blocker designed for the Spotify desktop application on Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms.

    38 SpotX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. gPodder icon

    gPodder

     112 likes

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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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  12. Playary icon

    Playary

     35 likes

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

    305 Playary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
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  13. AudioTube icon

    AudioTube

     8 likes

    Enables Linux and Linux mobile users to stream music, search artists and albums, play autogenerated or personal playlists, shuffle tracks, manage favorites, view lyrics, and use a multi-language interface, all in an open-source environment that integrates with mobile apps.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
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  14. Moosync icon

    Moosync

     21 likes

    Supports local audio and streaming from platforms like YouTube and Spotify, lets users mix providers in a playlist, offers real-time lyrics, customizable interface, theme options including dark mode, scrobbling, ad-free playback, music recommendations, and multi-platform support.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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