Vanilla Music AlternativesAudio Players and other similar apps like Vanilla Music

Vanilla Music is described as 'Is designed to be simple, clean and minimal. Supports browsing by folder, queueing, shake-to-skip and more' and is a popular Audio Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Vanilla Music for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Windows, Android Tablet and Linux apps. The best Vanilla Music alternative is foobar2000. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AIMP or Winamp. Other great apps like Vanilla Music are DeaDBeeF, Fossify Music Player, KMPlayer and Auxio.

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Vanilla Music alternatives page was last updated Apr 2, 2025
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  1. foobar2000 icon

    foobar2000

     1524 likes
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    Audio player offering MP3, FLAC support, gapless playback, customizable interfaces, CD ripping, advanced tagging, ReplayGain, plugins, and is known for its freeware model, running on various Windows versions with high audio fidelity.

    185 foobar2000 alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Foobar custom.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Audio Conversion
    4.  Replay Gain
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  MP3 / ID3 Renaming
    9.  Portable
    10.  Audio processing/resampling
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  File Organizer

    foobar2000 VS Vanilla Music

     

    • foobar2000 is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Vanilla Music.

    • foobar2000 is the most popular free alternative to Vanilla Music.

    • foobar2000 is Free Personal and ProprietaryVanilla Music is Free and Open Source
    • foobar2000 is Customizable and LightweightVanilla Music is not according to our users
  2. AIMP icon

    AIMP

     855 likes
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    Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.

    324 AIMP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    AIMP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Skins
    4.  Mp3 Tag Editor
    5.  Audio Conversion
    6.  Remembers position in file
    7.  Crossfading
    8.  Internet Radio
    9.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    10.  Hi-Fi Sound
    11. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    12.  Dark Mode

    AIMP VS Vanilla Music

     
  4. Winamp icon

    Winamp

     885 likes
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    Media player for Windows offering ease of use, skinnable design, advanced audio visualizers, and support for plug-ins, playlists, music library, and various audio formats. Known for extensibility, music visualization, and online community support.

    238 Winamp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Media Library

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Skin customization
    4.  Crossfading
    5.  Playlists management
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Shoutcast streaming

    Winamp VS Vanilla Music

     

    • Winamp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Vanilla Music.

    • Winamp is Free and ProprietaryVanilla Music is Free and Open Source
    • Winamp is LightweightVanilla Music is not according to our users
  5. DeaDBeeF icon

    DeaDBeeF

     197 likes
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    DeaDBeeF is a lightweight graphical music player created for easy playback of music and management of playlists. It supports major audio codecs and tags, global hotkeys, gapless playback, streaming audio, command line control, and has an 18-band equalizer.

    170 DeaDBeeF alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    • Cinnamon
    • GNOME
    • MATE
    • Xfce
    DeaDBeeF screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Fully customizable interface
    3.  Playlists management
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Portable
    8.  Lossless Audio
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Replay Gain
    11. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    12.  Mods

    DeaDBeeF VS Vanilla Music

     

    • DeaDBeeF is the most popular Linux alternative to Vanilla Music.

    • DeaDBeeF is the most popular Open Source alternative to Vanilla Music.

    • DeaDBeeF is Free and Open SourceVanilla Music is also Free and Open Source
    • DeaDBeeF is LightweightVanilla Music is not according to our users
  6. Fossify Music Player icon

    Fossify Music Player

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    Introducing Fossify Music Player – your gateway to uninterrupted musical enjoyment. Say goodbye to intrusive ads and hello to a seamless music experience designed to accompany you wherever you go.

    72 Fossify Music Player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
    Fossify Music Player screenshot 1
    Fossify Music Player screenshot 2
    Fossify Music Player screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Lossless Audio
    7.  Playlists
    8.  Playlists management
    9.  Sleep Timer

    Fossify Music Player VS Vanilla Music

     
  7. KMPlayer icon

    KMPlayer

     479 likes
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    The KMPlayer is a versatile media player which can cover various types of container format such as TS (also from Technisat Digicorder), VCD, DVD, AVI, MKV, Ogg Theora, OGM, 3GP, MPEG-1/2/4, WMV, RealMedia, and QuickTime among others.

    151 KMPlayer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    KMPlayer 32bit

    KMPlayer Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Supports H265 Codec
    4.  Support for Batch Mode

    KMPlayer VS Vanilla Music

     
  9. Auxio icon

    Auxio

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    Auxio is a local music player with a fast, reliable UI/UX without the many useless features present in other music players. Built off of Exoplayer, Auxio has superior library support and listening quality compared to other apps that use outdated android functionality.

    44 Auxio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Auxio screenshot 1
    Auxio screenshot 2
    Auxio screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Lossless Audio
    6.  Offline

    Auxio VS Vanilla Music

     
  10. SpMp icon

    SpMp

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    A YouTube Music client with a focus on customisation of colours and song metadata, built using Compose Multiplatform for Android and desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    Android app #1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Collaborative Playlists
    9.  Support for Lyrics

    SpMp VS Vanilla Music

     
  11. Poweramp icon

    Poweramp

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    A comprehensive music player offering diverse audio format support, equalizer with presets, customizable theme, visualization options, playlist management, Hi-Res Output, lyrics display, Android Auto support, and Internet Radio Service.

    136 Poweramp alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Android Auto
    Poweramp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Interactive Visualization
    2.  Album shuffle mode
    3.  Chromecast Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  AirPlay Support
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Collaborative Playlists
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Music Store
    12.  MP3 Downloader

    Poweramp VS Vanilla Music

     

    • Poweramp is the most popular commercial alternative to Vanilla Music.

    • Poweramp is Paid and ProprietaryVanilla Music is Free and Open Source
    • Poweramp is Lightweight and Privacy focusedVanilla Music is not according to our users
  12. Metro - A music player for Android icon

    Metro - A music player for Android

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    Best material design music player for Android. Metro is a fork of Retro Music with Google Play API removed and all pro features unlocked.

    101 Metro - A music player for Android alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BD flagBangladesh

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Metro - A music player for Android screenshot 1
    Metro - A music player for Android screenshot 2
    Metro - A music player for Android screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  No registration required

    Metro - A music player for Android VS Vanilla Music

     
    Comments about Metro - A music player for Android as an Alternative to Vanilla Music
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    Metro is a beautiful FOSS-Alternative with modern design and using experience

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    • Metro - A music player for Android is Free and Open SourceVanilla Music is also Free and Open Source
    • Metro - A music player for Android is LightweightVanilla Music is not according to our users
  13. ClassiPod icon

    ClassiPod

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    Step back in time with ClassiPod, a local music player app designed to capture the nostalgic essence of the iconic iPod Classic. Immerse yourself in the familiar click wheel interface and relive the joy of navigating your music library with a touch of retro charm.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Windows
    • Online
    ClassiPod screenshot 1
    ClassiPod screenshot 2
    ClassiPod screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Artwork

    ClassiPod VS Vanilla Music

     
  14. Musicolet icon

    Musicolet

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    The only android music player with multiple Queues. One of the best offline music player for android with super light and unique UI Design. Has all necessary features. It is 100% Free. No Ads. No internet permission. Completely offline.

    57 Musicolet alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    Main screen and Features list of Musicolet, Best android music player app. [Completely (100%) free, no ads.]

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Artwork
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Built-In ID3 Tag Editor
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Batch Editing
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  Support for scripting
    11.  Lossless Audio
    12.  Batch Rename Files

    Musicolet VS Vanilla Music

     
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