Audius alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Audius: little major-label music, and crypto and token aspects put some users off. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Audius, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SoundCloud currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Audius alternative for most people
SoundCloudThe established home for independent uploads, with a much larger audience.
Best Audius alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
AudiomackFree streaming and uploads with strong hip-hop and Afrobeats scenes.
Best Audius alternative for iPhone and Android
MixcloudLicensed platform for DJ mixes and radio shows.
Best Audius alternative for working in the browser
SoundCloudThe established home for independent uploads, with a much larger audience.
Audius alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Audius?
SoundCloud ranks first right now. The established home for independent uploads, with a much larger audience. Bandcamp and Audiomack follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Audius?
Yes. SoundCloud (free plan + paid), Bandcamp (free), Audiomack (free plan + paid) and Mixcloud (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Audius?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Audius?
The complaints we hear most: little major-label music; crypto and token aspects put some users off; smaller audience than SoundCloud.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Audius, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.