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, Fastpotify and SimpMusic.

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  1. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     185 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.

    96 Funkwhale alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Funkwhale vs Spotify Comments
    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.

    3 of 7 comments
    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpotify is not according to our users
  2. Spotube icon

    Spotube

     160 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.

    83 Spotube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Spotube Desktop UI
     
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    Spotube vs Spotify Comments
    Myrano
    Positive
    1

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

    dudubo
    Positive
    4

    Thank you so much guys !!!!

    • Spotube is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spotube is an Audio Player Spotify is a Music Streaming Service
    • Spotube is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpotify is not according to our users
  3. 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...

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Audius Music vs Spotify Comments
    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?

    • Audius Music is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Audius Music is DecentralizedSpotify is not according to our users
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    Fastpotify

     15 likes

    Spotify, native and fast. One lightweight Rust app for your whole library, local playback, and Spotify Connect on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

    19 Fastpotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Homebrew
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Arch Linux
    Fastpotify screenshot 1
     
  5. SimpMusic icon

    SimpMusic

     36 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.

    82 SimpMusic alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    SimpMusic screenshot 1
     
  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
    Ampache screenshot 1
     
  7. Harmony Music icon

    Harmony Music

     20 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.

    139 Harmony Music alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Harmony Music screenshot 1
     
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    Discontinued

    This project is no longer actively maintained.

    Harmony Music vs Spotify Comments
    Taha Hassan
    Positive
    0

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

    • Harmony Music is Free and Open SourceSpotify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Harmony Music is an Audio Player Spotify is a Music Streaming Service
    • Harmony Music is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpotify is not according to our users
  8. muffon icon

    muffon

     20 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.

    78 muffon alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Light mode
     
  9. SpotX icon

    SpotX

     15 likes

    Ad-free desktop Spotify.

    44 SpotX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Moosync icon

    Moosync

     22 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.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Moosync screenshot 1
     
  11. gPodder icon

    gPodder

     111 likes

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

    134 gPodder alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    AudioTube

     9 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.

    70 AudioTube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Linux Mobile
    AudioTube screenshot 1
     
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