Open Source ViMusic Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to ViMusic for Android and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best open source Android alternative is NewPipe. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to ViMusic and many of them are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to ViMusic are Spotube, Funkwhale, RiMusic and SimpMusic.

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ViMusic alternatives are mainly Audio Players but may also be Music Streaming Services or YouTube Clients.  Other popular filters includes Android + Open Source and Android + Free and Open Source + Music Streaming. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ViMusic .
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Stream music and videos from YouTube Music, with offline cache, background playback, playlist import, and lyrics editing capabilities.

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ViMusic alternatives page was last updated Jan 29, 2025
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  1. NewPipe icon
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    NewPipe

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    Discover and stream videos with a lightweight open-source front-end supporting YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and more. Enjoy seamless 4K playback, audio in background, and video downloads without the need for Google Services or an account. Perfect for avid streamers.

    138 NewPipe alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    Subscriptions
    Bookmarks
    +9
    Popup Player

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  YouTube background listening
    4.  Video Download
    5.  Background playing
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    8.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Allows subscriptions
    11.  Background Music
    12.  No Tracking
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    • NewPipe is the most popular Open Source alternative to ViMusic .

    • NewPipe is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and Lightweight ViMusic is not according to our users
  2. Spotube icon
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    Spotube

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    A lightweight free Spotify cross-platform client which handles playback manually, streams music using YouTube & no Spotify premium account is needed 😱.

    54 Spotube alternatives
    Mobile Dark Mode

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Mobile Light Mode
    Mobile Player
    +1
    Spotube Desktop UI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Music Downloader
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  MP3 Downloader
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Music Store
    8.  Personalized Recommendations
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Collaborative Playlists
    12.  Real time collaboration
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  4. Funkwhale icon
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    Funkwhale

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    Decentralized, self-hosted music streaming service allowing music upload, sharing, discovery across Android, iOS, desktop with unlimited durations. Browse by artist, album, genre. Open source, developed by Funkwhale Collective. Compatible with apps like DSub for community-driven experiences.

    81 Funkwhale alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    Artist View
    You can create "radios" to stream content based on your tastes
    +2
    Home Page

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Federation
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Online Music
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Mobile friendly
    8.  Unlimited music
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  AirPlay Support
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    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ViMusic .

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focused ViMusic is not according to our users
  5. RiMusic icon
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    RiMusic

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    An open source and multilingual Android application for streaming music from YouTube Music, forked from ViMusic.

    25 RiMusic alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Create Playlist
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Background playing
    7.  Music Queue
    8.  Personalized Recommendations
    9.  Playlists
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  MP3 Downloader
    12.  Normalize Volume
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    Myrano

    A custom version of ViMusic, which is regularly updated, unlike ViMusic, which has been out of date since November 2022.

    Positive comment •Aug 2, 2024
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    • Most users think RiMusic is a great ViMusic alternative.

    • RiMusic is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • RiMusic is Privacy focused, Customizable and Lightweight ViMusic is not according to our users
  6. SimpMusic icon
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    SimpMusic

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    A FOSS YouTube Music client for Android with many features from Spotify, Musixmatch, SponsorBlock, ReturnYouTubeDislike.

    27 SimpMusic alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Personalized Recommendations
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Create Playlist
    9.  Integrated Search
    10.  Support for Lyrics
    11.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    12.  Sleep Timer
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    Comments about SimpMusic as an Alternative to ViMusic
     
    Ben Dytoy

    Looking good - blocked by YT though as I'm writing this, last week it was perfect.

    Positive comment •Oct 26, 2024
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    nsnsfake

    Great interface and support of music library from YouTube and Spotify. Better than vi music and Completely ad free

    Positive comment •Jul 15, 2024
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    • SimpMusic is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • SimpMusic is Privacy focused and Lightweight ViMusic is not according to our users
  7. WeTube icon
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    WeTube

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    Enjoy a streamlined YouTube experience with free, open-source software that skips ads, supports background play, 4K resolution, live streams, dark mode, and more, without needing an account.

    38 WeTube alternatives
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    +2
    WeTube screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Background playing
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  9. InnerTune icon
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    InnerTune

     30 likes
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    A material design YouTube Music client for Android.

    57 InnerTune alternatives
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    +5
    InnerTune screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Material design
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Music Library
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Lossless Audio
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Proxy support
    12.  No Tracking
    InnerTune icon ViMusic Icon

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    alternativepun3n

    In my experience InnerTune works more reliable and has a better interface.

    Positive comment •Oct 20, 2023
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    • InnerTune is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • InnerTune is Privacy focused and Lightweight ViMusic is not according to our users
  10. Simple Tube icon
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    Simple Tube

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    A Material 3 YouTube Music client with offline downloads, ad-free background play, account synchronization, local play, enhanced metadata, Android Auto support, LRC lyrics, and sound adjustments.

    52 Simple Tube alternatives
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    +7
    Simple Tube screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid

    Simple Tube Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for Lyrics
    5.  Play local content
    6.  Normalize Volume
    7.  Material design
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  11. Musify icon
    Musify icon

    Musify

     22 likes
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    Discover the ultimate music listening experience with our app. With online song search, streaming and offline support, custom playlists, high-quality audio, and much more, you'll never need another music app. Plus, enjoy it all ad-free and without any subscriptions.

    81 Musify alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Material design
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Multiple languages
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  12. Fluxtube icon
    Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

     13 likes
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    A powerful and ad-free YouTube client built using Flutter. Watch YouTube videos without ads, subscribe to channels, retrieve video dislikes, read comments, save videos, and much more.

    64 Fluxtube alternatives
    Fluxtube screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fluxtube screenshot 1
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    +2
    Fluxtube screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Local Storage
    Fluxtube icon ViMusic Icon

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  13. OuterTune icon
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    OuterTune

     16 likes
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    OuterTune is a Material 3 Music Player for Android, derived from InnerTune, with YouTube Music. It enables users to play, search, and save songs, videos, albums, and playlists from YouTube...

    27 OuterTune alternatives
    OuterTune screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    OuterTune screenshot 1
    OuterTune screenshot 2

    OuterTune Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Material design
    5.  Playlists
    6.  Background playing
    OuterTune icon ViMusic Icon

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  14. SpMp icon
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    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.

    105 SpMp alternatives
    Android app #1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    Android app #2
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    +5
    Android app #4

    Properties

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

    Features

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

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