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Mixcloud alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mixcloud: licensing limits skipping and track listings, and not built for songs or albums. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mixcloud, 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
2TuneIn logoTuneInFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 362.6
3Audius logoAudiusFreeYesWeb, iOS, Android3 of 359.6
4Spotify logoSpotifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 557.2
  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 Mixcloud

    Wider audience and track uploads, though mixes may be removed for copyright.

    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 Mixcloud 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. TuneIn logo

    2. TuneIn

    Best for: Listeners who want live radio stations, news and sports from anywhere

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mixcloud

    Live radio stations from around the world.

    Pros

    • Free access to stations worldwide
    • Live sports and news in one app
    • Built into many speakers and cars

    Cons

    • No on-demand song selection
    • Stream quality varies by station
    • Ads on the free tier
    Visit TuneIn 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 TuneIn a good Mixcloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free tier
    Free internet radio
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tunein.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium trial
    7 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tunein.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium content
    Commercial-free news and music, live sports
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tunein.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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mixcloud

    Decentralised streaming platform with open 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 ×0.377
    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 Mixcloud 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. Spotify logo

    4. Spotify

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

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mixcloud

    On-demand songs and albums plus podcasts.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Spotify a good Mixcloud 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)

The best Mixcloud alternative for…

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

SoundCloud logo

Best Mixcloud alternative for most people

SoundCloud

Wider audience and track uploads, though mixes may be removed for copyright.

Audius logo

Best Mixcloud alternative for a free option

Audius

Decentralised streaming platform with open uploads.

TuneIn logo

Best Mixcloud alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TuneIn

Live radio stations from around the world.

Audius logo

Best Mixcloud alternative for open source

Audius

Decentralised streaming platform with open uploads.

Spotify logo

Best Mixcloud alternative for Mac

Spotify

On-demand songs and albums plus podcasts.

Spotify logo

Best Mixcloud alternative for Windows

Spotify

On-demand songs and albums plus podcasts.

SoundCloud logo

Best Mixcloud alternative for iPhone and Android

SoundCloud

Wider audience and track uploads, though mixes may be removed for copyright.

SoundCloud logo

Best Mixcloud alternative for working in the browser

SoundCloud

Wider audience and track uploads, though mixes may be removed for copyright.

Mixcloud alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mixcloud?

SoundCloud ranks first right now. Wider audience and track uploads, though mixes may be removed for copyright. TuneIn and Audius follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mixcloud?

Yes. SoundCloud (free plan + paid), TuneIn (free plan + paid), Audius (free) 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 Mixcloud?

Yes: Audius.

Why do people switch from Mixcloud?

The complaints we hear most: licensing limits skipping and track listings; not built for songs or albums; best creator tools require Pro.

How is this list ranked?

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