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Musixmatch alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Musixmatch: free version has ads; some features need a subscription, and closed source, and lyrics can't be saved as plain LRC files. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Musixmatch, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LyricsX currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LyricsX logoLyricsXOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 466.5
2LRCGET logoLRCGETOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
  1. LyricsX logo

    1. LyricsXTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want karaoke-style synced lyrics on screen for whatever player they use

    Open sourcemacOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Musixmatch

    Free, open-source Mac app that shows synced lyrics on the desktop for several players.

    Pros

    • Works with several Mac music players, not just one service
    • Desktop overlay and menu bar display with adjustable styling
    • Free and open source, also on the Mac App Store

    Cons

    • macOS only
    • Lyrics coverage depends on third-party sources and varies by language
    Visit LyricsX 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 LyricsX a good Musixmatch alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Display
    Desktop and menu bar
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Install
    Homebrew or Mac App Store
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS 10.11 or later
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. LRCGET logo

    2. LRCGET

    Best for: Owners of local music libraries who want synced lyrics files for every track at once

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Musixmatch

    Saves synced lyrics as LRC files for local music libraries, free and open source.

    Pros

    • Bulk-downloads lyrics for a whole library in one pass
    • Saves standard LRC files that many players can read
    • Free, open source, on Windows, Mac and Linux

    Cons

    • Only for local files, not streaming services
    • Coverage depends on LRCLIB's community database
    Visit LRCGET 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 LRCGET a good Musixmatch alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lyrics source
    LRCLIB (official client)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Output
    LRC files next to each song
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Musixmatch alternative for…

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

LyricsX logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for most people

LyricsX

Free, open-source Mac app that shows synced lyrics on the desktop for several players.

LRCGET logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for a free option

LRCGET

Saves synced lyrics as LRC files for local music libraries, free and open source.

Spotify logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Spotify

Synced lyrics are built into the player, so Spotify users may not need a separate app.

LyricsX logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for open source

LyricsX

Free, open-source Mac app that shows synced lyrics on the desktop for several players.

Apple Music logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for Mac

Apple Music

Time-synced lyrics built into the Apple Music app on iPhone and Mac.

LRCGET logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for Windows

LRCGET

Saves synced lyrics as LRC files for local music libraries, free and open source.

LRCGET logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for Linux

LRCGET

Saves synced lyrics as LRC files for local music libraries, free and open source.

Spotify logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for iPhone and Android

Spotify

Synced lyrics are built into the player, so Spotify users may not need a separate app.

Spotify logo

Best Musixmatch alternative for working in the browser

Spotify

Synced lyrics are built into the player, so Spotify users may not need a separate app.

Musixmatch alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Musixmatch?

LyricsX ranks first right now. Free, open-source Mac app that shows synced lyrics on the desktop for several players. LRCGET and Spotify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Musixmatch?

Yes. LyricsX (open source), 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 Musixmatch?

Yes: LyricsX and LRCGET.

Which Musixmatch alternatives work on Linux?

LRCGET runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Musixmatch?

The complaints we hear most: free version has ads; some features need a subscription; closed source, and lyrics can't be saved as plain LRC files.

How is this list ranked?

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