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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
1Spotify logoSpotifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 557.2
  1. Spotify logo

    1. SpotifyTop pick

    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.