The best Bandcamp alternatives fall into four groups: other music stores and artist-owned platforms, creator support tools for tips and memberships, website builders that let you sell from your own site, and streaming platforms that help you find new listeners. Eleven options follow, and many artists use two together: one to sell and one to be discovered.
Bandcamp became a home for independent music because fans could buy directly from artists. If you're looking around, it's usually because you want more control, a different community or a plan B for your catalogue.
The eleven options below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, and every description comes from the company's or project's own website, read this week. If you've been looking at creative apps too, my roundup of BandLab alternatives covers recording tools.
Bandcamp alternatives compared
I checked the free plan column on each tool's own website, as of Oct 2026. Yes means the site names a free plan, a free version, a free account or an open source version. Trial only means a time-limited trial. Not stated means the pages I read named neither, even where there's a button inviting you to start for free, so check the provider's page before you sign up.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiomack | Music streaming and discovery platform | Reaching new listeners for free | Yes |
| Bandzoogle | Website builder for musicians | Selling music and merch from your own site | Trial only |
| Buy Me a Coffee | Creator support and shop | Tips and memberships alongside your music | Yes |
| Faircamp | Static site generator for audio | Self-hosting your own music site | Yes |
| Gumroad | Digital product store | Selling sample packs and downloads | Not stated |
| hearthis.at | Audio sharing platform | DJ sets and mixes | Not stated |
| Jamendo | Independent music platform | Free downloads and licensing reach | Not stated |
| Ko-fi | Creator support platform | Tips and shop sales sent straight to you | Yes |
| Mirlo | Artist-owned music platform | Supporting artists without big platforms | Not stated |
| SoundCloud | Music streaming platform | Building an audience with free streaming | Yes |
| Subvert | Collectively owned music store | Labels who want a co-owned store | Not stated |
Eleven places to sell and share music
Audiomack
Best for: Artists who want to upload music for free and reach fans across the world on a streaming and discovery platform.
Bandzoogle
Best for: Musicians who want their own website to sell music, merch and tickets, with a 14-day free trial to set it up.
Buy Me a Coffee
Best for: Bands who want tips, memberships and a simple shop on one page that's free to set up in under a minute.
Faircamp
Best for: Technically curious artists who want to publish their own music site with a static site generator built for audio producers.
Gumroad
Best for: Producers who sell sample packs, stems and downloads and want a simple store for digital products.
hearthis.at
Best for: DJs and producers who want to share sets, mixes and tracks with a community built around electronic music.
Jamendo
Best for: Independent artists who want listeners to find their music through free downloads on a long-running indie platform.
Ko-fi
Best for: Singer-songwriters who want fans to send tips and buy from a shop, with a free account and payments sent to them directly.
Mirlo
Best for: Artists who want an independent, community-run place to release and sell music, with a monthly round-up for fans.
SoundCloud
Best for: Emerging artists who want a huge listening community where fans can stream and listen to music online for free.
Subvert
Best for: Labels and artists who want a collectively owned music store where members get perks and a say in how it's run.
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Pick by what you want fans to do
- Buy from an artist-run or co-owned store: Mirlo or Subvert.
- Send tips and join memberships: Ko-fi or Buy Me a Coffee.
- Buy from your own website: Bandzoogle or Faircamp.
- Buy sample packs and downloads: Gumroad.
- Discover you through streaming: SoundCloud, Audiomack or Jamendo.
- Listen to DJ sets and mixes: hearthis.at.
Selling covers needs a licence
The US Copyright Office says Section 115 of the Copyright Act provides a compulsory license to make and distribute phonorecords, subject to certain terms and conditions.
In plain terms, if you sell recordings of songs you didn't write, sort the licence before you upload. A new store won't fix a missing one, and covers are where many takedowns start.
Store, support or your own site?
Stores bring browsing fans and handle downloads for you. Support platforms are better for regular fans who want to back you every month.
Your own site gives you the most control and keeps your mailing list with you. Many artists pair it with a streaming profile for discovery.
Questions before you move your catalogue
- Can fans buy downloads in the formats they expect?
- Do I keep my fans' email addresses?
- Can I sell merch and tickets in the same place?
- How quickly are payouts sent to me?
- Can fans choose to pay what they want?
- Will my existing links keep working?
Signs you need another outlet
- Fans ask how to support you monthly. Add memberships.
- You want your own mailing list. Sell from your own site.
- New listeners can't find you. Add a streaming profile.
- You sell sample packs. Use a download store.
Do you make music selling or fan support platforms? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.
My plain advice on leaving Bandcamp
Don't move everything overnight. Put your next release on the new platform first, tell your fans where to find it, and keep your existing catalogue live until sales settle.
Collect fan emails wherever you sell, because that list goes with you whatever happens to any platform. My guide to Instagram hashtags for artists helps new releases reach more people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Bandcamp?
It depends on what you want fans to do. Some artists want another store, others want tips and memberships, their own website or a streaming profile.
Can I sell music from my own website?
Yes. Website builders for musicians and self-hosted tools let you sell music, merch and tickets from your own site.
Do I need a licence to sell cover songs?
In the US, the Copyright Office says Section 115 provides a compulsory license to make and distribute phonorecords, so sort licensing before you sell covers.
Can fans support me monthly?
Yes. Creator support platforms offer tips and memberships that fans can join.
Is there a co-owned alternative to Bandcamp?
Yes. Some music stores are collectively owned or run by artists and their communities.
Should I use more than one platform?
Many artists do, pairing a place to sell with a streaming platform where new listeners can find them.
