LyricsX alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave LyricsX: macOS only, and lyrics coverage depends on third-party sources and varies by language. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LyricsX, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Musixmatch currently ranks first.
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Best LyricsX alternative for most people
MusixmatchLarge lyrics catalogue with apps for phones, watches and car screens, not just the Mac.
Best LyricsX alternative for a free option
LRCGETDownloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Best LyricsX alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SpotifyShows synced lyrics inside the player itself, so no extra app is needed if you stream there.
Best LyricsX alternative for open source
LRCGETDownloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Best LyricsX alternative for Mac
Apple MusicBuilt-in time-synced lyrics on Mac and iPhone for songs in the Apple Music catalogue.
Best LyricsX alternative for Windows
LRCGETDownloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Best LyricsX alternative for Linux
LRCGETDownloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Best LyricsX alternative for iPhone and Android
MusixmatchLarge lyrics catalogue with apps for phones, watches and car screens, not just the Mac.
Best LyricsX alternative for working in the browser
MusixmatchLarge lyrics catalogue with apps for phones, watches and car screens, not just the Mac.
LyricsX alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to LyricsX?
Musixmatch ranks first right now. Large lyrics catalogue with apps for phones, watches and car screens, not just the Mac. LRCGET and Spotify follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to LyricsX?
Yes. Musixmatch (free plan + paid), LRCGET (open source) and Spotify (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to LyricsX?
Yes: LRCGET.
Which LyricsX alternatives work on Linux?
LRCGET runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from LyricsX?
The complaints we hear most: macOS only; lyrics coverage depends on third-party sources and varies by language.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces LyricsX, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.