Audius

A free, decentralised music streaming platform where artists upload and control their music.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Audius

Audius is a music streaming platform built on a decentralised protocol rather than a single company's servers. Artists, producers and labels can upload tracks for free, keep control of their catalogue, and reach listeners directly, while fans stream without paying, with no ads in the core experience. It has been especially popular with electronic music producers and independent artists, and features such as exclusive and gated tracks, remix contests and tipping let fans support creators. The underlying Open Audio Protocol and its token are now stewarded by the non-profit Open Audio Foundation, and the apps' source code is open under the Apache 2.0 licence. The crypto and token side of the project will put some people off, and like other open-upload platforms its catalogue is mostly independent music, with little from major labels. It runs on the web, iOS and Android, with a desktop app.

Best for: Independent and electronic artists, and fans who want free streaming of their uploads.

What works

Free to upload and stream
Open-source apps under Apache 2.0
Tools for gated releases, remix contests and tips

Why people leave

Little major-label music
Crypto and token aspects put some users off
Smaller audience than SoundCloud

Top Audius alternatives

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1
SoundCloud
The established home for independent uploads, with a much larger audience.
66.5
2
Bandcamp
Lets fans buy music directly from artists.
62.6
3
Audiomack
Free streaming and uploads with strong hip-hop and Afrobeats scenes.
59.6
4
Mixcloud
Licensed platform for DJ mixes and radio shows.
57.2

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Audius: common questions

Is Audius free?

Yes, Audius is free to use.

Is Audius open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at AudiusProject/apps.

What platforms does Audius run on?

Audius is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Audius?

The highest-ranked Audius alternatives right now are SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Audiomack. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Audius facts

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License: Apache-2.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: Apache-2.0 (Apache License 2.0).”
Price: Free streaming; Checked Oct 25, 2026audius.co(opens source in a new tab); “Free Music Streaming for Artists, Labels & Fans”
Apps: Web and React Native mobile apps; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Description: Audius apps monorepo - web / react native / typescript sdk.”