Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Spotify Alternatives
Spotify streams online music with browsing by genre, playlists, artists, and albums, plus offline listening via Premium. Users praise its playlist creation and catering to different music tastes through discovery and recommendations, though some are frustrated by features being removed over time.
Deezer is the top-ranked Spotify alternative here, offering offline listening, lyrics support, and a large music catalog with synchronized lyrics and a karaoke-style experience. SoundCloud ranks highly and stands out for community discovery and tools that support smaller artists. YouTube Music combines music and video streaming with recommendations based on your listening taste.
For audiophiles, TIDAL focuses on lossless and Hi-Res FLAC playback for listeners who care most about audio fidelity. Bandcamp emphasizes buying music often DRM-free and sending most payments directly to artists. These Spotify alternatives range from mainstream streaming subscriptions to self-hosted servers and creator-first marketplaces that emphasize ownership and artist support.
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Open source options like Funkwhale, Spotube, and Ampache offer transparency and privacy-focused playback for users who prefer open-source software. Linux users have native desktop options through Funkwhale, Spotube, and muffon for workflows outside Windows and macOS.
For lossless audio, Apple Music and Qobuz highlight higher-fidelity listening than typical streaming, appealing to audiophiles. Offline listening extends beyond Spotify Premium with TIDAL, Deezer, and Apple Music all supporting downloads for travelers and commuters.
Personalized recommendations remain strong across YouTube Music, Deezer, and Apple Music for listeners who rely on discovery algorithms similar to Spotify. AirPlay support appears in Deezer and Apple Music for easy playback to Apple speakers and receivers, benefiting Apple ecosystem listeners. Dark mode comes standard in Deezer, YouTube Music, and Apple Music, matching a common Spotify preference for night listeners.
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53 Libby by Overdrive alternativesMeet Libby. Discover ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Brought to you by OverDrive.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
United States
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
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
India
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157 Jamendo alternativesJamendo is a community created around "free music," which means that unlike Spotify, artists can upload their music for free and their public can also download it for personal use under multiple Creative Commons licenses, making it free and legal to download.
For commercial use, you can acquire licenses with supporting documentation through Jamendo Licensing (for use in advertising videos, documentaries, sounds for internet pages or any other multimedia projects). In this way, a certificate issued by the platform is obtained that guarantees the origin of the music and allows dealing with possible claims by third parties. You can stream all their albums either in MP3 format or in OGG Vorbis; it also offers downloads through the BitTorrent and eDonkey networks.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
Luxembourg
EU
+9
Android Music Streaming App suite in Material You style. Connects to Ampache, Nextcloud Music and compatible backends (Ampache API 4 and above).
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
Canada
89 Amazon Music alternativesAmazon's music service offers streaming and purchasing options, ad-free music and top podcast catalog for Prime. Upgrade to Unlimited for 100 million ad-free songs, offline access, audiobooks, and playlist import from other platforms. Free streaming options also available.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Android Auto
- Apple TV
- Android Wear
- Kindle Fire
- Android TV
- Apple Car Play
- United States
40 Radio Garden alternativesListen to radio stations from all over the world using the internet.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Tablet
Netherlands- EU
136 gPodder alternativesgPodder downloads and manages free audio and video content ("podcasts") for you. Listen directly on your computer or on your mobile devices.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- Xfce
Austria- EU
Over 20 million tracks. Selections made just for you or themed playlists. Building on your musical tastes, the app will custom-pick dozens of tracks. Check out new releases from your favourite artists, or discover new hits in the genres you like most.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- HUAWEI AppGallery
Russia
+5
140 Jango alternativesWhile Spotify mainly focuses on music and podcasts, Jango works more like a free custom internet radio and social network. You can create your own radio stations based on artists or bands and customize them through ratings or adding more artists that will determine what is the best type of content for your radio station. You can also browse the recommended catalog or refine other users' stations.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- United States
+5
71 AudioTube alternativesEnables 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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE Plasma
- Flathub
- Linux Mobile
Germany- EU
+2
134 Apple Podcasts alternativesAccess millions of shows spanning entertainment to news with Apple Podcasts. Enjoy streamlined listening across devices, expert curation, and exclusive content through subscriptions. Save favorites to your library, sync with iCloud, and listen offline or via CarPlay.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Online
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Apple TV
- Apple Car Play
- United States
