Bandcamp

An online record store and community where fans buy music and merch directly from artists.

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Bandcamp

Bandcamp is an online music store and community built around direct support for artists and labels. Musicians set up a page, upload their music, choose prices (including pay-what-you-want) and sell digital albums, vinyl, CDs, cassettes and merch, while Bandcamp takes a fixed revenue share. Fans can stream most music for free before buying, then download purchases in formats such as FLAC, MP3 and ALAC and stream their collection in the Bandcamp app. It is especially strong for independent, experimental, electronic and underground music, and its editorial site Bandcamp Daily and Bandcamp Fridays, when it waives its share, are well loved. Bandcamp was sold by Epic Games to Songtradr in 2023, which led to layoffs and some worry among artists about its future, though the service continues. It is not a subscription streaming service, so it complements rather than replaces Spotify. It runs on the web, iOS and Android.

Best for: Fans who want to buy music in lossless formats and support independent artists directly.

What works

Artists keep most of each sale
Lossless downloads you own
Excellent for independent and niche music

Why people leave

Not an all-you-can-stream subscription
Ownership change has worried some artists
Limited mainstream catalogue

Top Bandcamp alternatives

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1
Qobuz
Hi-res streaming plus a download store for buying albums.
66.5
2
SoundCloud
Free uploads and streaming with a large independent artist community.
62.6
3
Audius
Decentralised platform where artists upload and stream for free.
59.6
4Do
Doppler (music player)
Mac and iPhone player designed for people who buy their music.
57.2
5
Spotify
Unlimited streaming if you'd rather rent a huge catalogue than buy.
55.3

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Bandcamp: common questions

Is Bandcamp free?

Yes, Bandcamp is free to use.

Is Bandcamp open source?

No, Bandcamp is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Audius.

What platforms does Bandcamp run on?

Bandcamp is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Bandcamp?

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

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Bandcamp facts

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Revenue share: 15% digital, 10% physical; Checked Oct 25, 2026bandcamp.com(opens source in a new tab); “Our share is 15% on digital items, and 10% on physical goods.”
Founded: 2008; Checked Oct 25, 2026bandcamp.com(opens source in a new tab); “Our business, which was founded in 2008, is based on taking a revenue share of sales.”
What it is: Online record store and music community; Checked Oct 25, 2026bandcamp.com(opens source in a new tab); “Bandcamp is an online record store and music community”