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Audiomack alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Audiomack: smaller mainstream catalogue, and no lossless audio. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Audiomack, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SoundCloud currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1SoundCloud logoSoundCloudFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 366.5
2Spotify logoSpotifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 562.6
3Audius logoAudiusFreeYesWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
4YouTube Music logoYouTube MusicFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android0 of 049.1
  1. SoundCloud logo

    1. SoundCloudTop pick

    Best for: Fans of underground, independent and DJ music, and artists who want to upload directly

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Audiomack

    Another open-upload platform with a huge underground community.

    Pros

    • Anyone can upload, so lots of music found nowhere else
    • Timed comments and a strong artist community
    • Free listening with ads

    Cons

    • Inconsistent audio quality and track metadata
    • Mainstream catalogue needs a Go+ subscription
    • Discovery can be noisy
    Visit SoundCloud Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SoundCloud a good Audiomack alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    What it is
    Music streaming and sharing platform
    Checked Oct 25, 2026press.soundcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Artist tools
    Share, grow audience, get paid
    Checked Oct 25, 2026press.soundcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payout model
    Fan-powered
    Checked Oct 25, 2026press.soundcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Spotify logo

    2. Spotify

    Best for: Most listeners who want a huge catalogue, great recommendations and apps on every device

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Audiomack

    Far larger catalogue and personalised playlists, with a free tier.

    Pros

    • Excellent personalised playlists and recommendations
    • Free tier with ads
    • Works on nearly every device via Spotify Connect
    • Podcasts and audiobooks in the same app

    Cons

    • Low per-stream payouts to artists
    • Lossless tops out at CD-level 24-bit/44.1kHz
    • Home screen pushes podcasts and audiobooks
    Visit Spotify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Spotify a good Audiomack alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Users
    788 million, 306 million subscribers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Markets
    184
    Checked Oct 25, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, with ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lossless
    Up to 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plans
    Individual, Duo, Family, Student
    Checked Oct 25, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Audius logo

    3. Audius

    Best for: Independent and electronic artists, and fans who want free streaming of their uploads

    FreeOpen sourceWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Audiomack

    Decentralised free streaming that also welcomes independent uploads.

    Pros

    • Free to upload and stream
    • Open-source apps under Apache 2.0
    • Tools for gated releases, remix contests and tips

    Cons

    • Little major-label music
    • Crypto and token aspects put some users off
    • Smaller audience than SoundCloud
    Visit Audius Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Audius a good Audiomack alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free streaming
    Checked Oct 25, 2026audius.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Web and React Native mobile apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. YouTube Music logo

    4. YouTube Music

    Best for: People who already pay for YouTube Premium or want music videos, covers and live versions

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    49.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from Audiomack

    Free tier with music videos and live performances.

    Pros

    • Access to live versions, covers and remixes from YouTube
    • Included with YouTube Premium
    • You can upload your own music files

    Cons

    • No lossless or hi-res audio
    • Free tier restricts background playback on mobile
    • No official desktop app
    Visit YouTube Music Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is YouTube Music a good Audiomack alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best Audiomack alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

SoundCloud logo

Best Audiomack alternative for most people

SoundCloud

Another open-upload platform with a huge underground community.

Audius logo

Best Audiomack alternative for a free option

Audius

Decentralised free streaming that also welcomes independent uploads.

Spotify logo

Best Audiomack alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Spotify

Far larger catalogue and personalised playlists, with a free tier.

Audius logo

Best Audiomack alternative for open source

Audius

Decentralised free streaming that also welcomes independent uploads.

Spotify logo

Best Audiomack alternative for Mac

Spotify

Far larger catalogue and personalised playlists, with a free tier.

Spotify logo

Best Audiomack alternative for Windows

Spotify

Far larger catalogue and personalised playlists, with a free tier.

YouTube Music logo

Best Audiomack alternative for iPhone and Android

YouTube Music

Free tier with music videos and live performances.

SoundCloud logo

Best Audiomack alternative for working in the browser

SoundCloud

Another open-upload platform with a huge underground community.

Audiomack alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Audiomack?

SoundCloud ranks first right now. Another open-upload platform with a huge underground community. Spotify and Audius follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Audiomack?

Yes. SoundCloud (free plan + paid), Spotify (free plan + paid), Audius (free) and YouTube Music (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Audiomack?

Yes: Audius.

Why do people switch from Audiomack?

The complaints we hear most: smaller mainstream catalogue; no lossless audio; ads on the free tier.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Audiomack, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.