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LyricsX alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Musixmatch logoMusixmatchFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android, Web4 of 466.5
2Spotify logoSpotifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +29 of 952.6
3Apple Music logoApple MusicPaidNoiOS, macOS, Android +25 of 551.2
  1. Musixmatch logo

    1. MusixmatchTop pick

    Best for: Streaming listeners who want synced lyrics and translations on phone, watch and car screens

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from LyricsX

    Large lyrics catalogue with apps for phones, watches and car screens, not just the Mac.

    Pros

    • Very large catalogue with community-checked synced lyrics
    • Works on phones, watches, CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Translations shown alongside lyrics

    Cons

    • Free version has ads; some features need a subscription
    • Closed source, and lyrics can't be saved as plain LRC files
    Visit Musixmatch 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 Musixmatch a good LyricsX alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Founded
    January 2010
    Checked Oct 30, 2026about.musixmatch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Headquarters
    Bologna, Italy
    Checked Oct 30, 2026about.musixmatch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Devices
    Phone, watch, CarPlay, Android Auto
    Checked Oct 30, 2026about.musixmatch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Community
    500K+ members
    Checked Oct 30, 2026about.musixmatch.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

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from LyricsX

    Shows synced lyrics inside the player itself, so no extra app is needed if you stream there.

    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 ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Spotify a good LyricsX alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Users
    788 million, 306 million subscribers
    Checked Oct 29, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Markets
    184
    Checked Oct 29, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, with ads
    Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lossless
    Up to 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plans
    Individual, Duo, Family, Student
    Checked Oct 29, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $12.99 a month (Premium Individual)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium Duo plan
    $18.99 a month for 2 accounts
    Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium Family plan
    $21.99 a month for up to 6 accounts
    Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    Premium Student at $6.99 a month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Apple Music logo

    3. Apple Music

    Best for: Apple device owners who want lossless and Dolby Atmos without paying extra

    PaidiOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Web

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from LyricsX

    Built-in time-synced lyrics on Mac and iPhone for songs in the Apple Music catalogue.

    Pros

    • Lossless and Spatial Audio included at no extra cost
    • Apple Music Classical app included
    • Deep integration with Apple devices and CarPlay

    Cons

    • No free ad-supported tier
    • Android and Windows apps are less polished
    • Recommendations are weaker than Spotify's
    Visit Apple Music Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Apple Music a good LyricsX alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Individual price
    $11.99/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Catalogue
    Over 100 million songs
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month for new subscribers
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Classical app
    Included
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Spatial Audio
    Dolby Atmos
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best LyricsX alternative for…

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

Musixmatch logo

Best LyricsX alternative for most people

Musixmatch

Large lyrics catalogue with apps for phones, watches and car screens, not just the Mac.

LRCGET logo

Best LyricsX alternative for a free option

LRCGET

Downloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.

Spotify logo

Best LyricsX alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Spotify

Shows synced lyrics inside the player itself, so no extra app is needed if you stream there.

LRCGET logo

Best LyricsX alternative for open source

LRCGET

Downloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.

Apple Music logo

Best LyricsX alternative for Mac

Apple Music

Built-in time-synced lyrics on Mac and iPhone for songs in the Apple Music catalogue.

LRCGET logo

Best LyricsX alternative for Windows

LRCGET

Downloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.

LRCGET logo

Best LyricsX alternative for Linux

LRCGET

Downloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.

Musixmatch logo

Best LyricsX alternative for iPhone and Android

Musixmatch

Large lyrics catalogue with apps for phones, watches and car screens, not just the Mac.

Musixmatch logo

Best LyricsX alternative for working in the browser

Musixmatch

Large 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.