SoundCloud Alternatives (2026): 9 Music Sharing Sites

SoundCloud is where plenty of independent artists, DJs and podcasters first shared their work, and its own site is built around uploading a track and getting it heard. But it isn't the only home for your music. Maybe you want a store where fans can buy directly, a place made for long DJ mixes, or a streaming profile that sits next to your releases.

This page lists nine SoundCloud alternatives in no particular order, sorted A to Z, for musicians, DJs and small labels. Some are upload sites, some are stores, and some help you distribute or promote releases. Everything here comes from each tool's own website. If you're also promoting your music with video, my guides to CapCut alternatives and OBS alternatives cover editing and live sessions.

SoundCloud alternatives side by side

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes a free account, free uploads or free joining. No means I couldn't find a free plan stated on its own site, which doesn't always mean there isn't one, so check before you sign up. Plans and limits change.

Tool	Type of platform	Good for	Free plan
Amuse	Music distribution app	Getting releases onto streaming services	No
Audiomack	Music streaming and upload site	Hosting tracks and podcasts for listeners	Yes
Audius	Music streaming service	Artists, labels and fans sharing music	Yes
Bandcamp	Artist store and community	Selling music and merch to fans	Yes
hearthis.at	Audio sharing community	DJ sets, mixes and podcasts	Yes
Jamendo	Artist hub and music site	Licensing and promotion for independent artists	No
Mixcloud	Radio and DJ platform	Long mixes, radio shows and DJ culture	Yes
ReverbNation	Artist career platform	Distribution, promo tools and industry access	Yes
Spotify for Artists	Artist tools for a streaming service	Managing an artist profile and promotion	No

Nine SoundCloud alternatives, A to Z

Amuse

Best for: Independent artists who want to send releases to major streaming services and social networks from an app, and keep an eye on their insights.

Audiomack

Best for: Artists who want to upload as much music as they like, with a free artist dashboard showing how fans engage with each release.

Audius

Best for: Artists, labels and listeners who want a streaming service whose own headline calls it free music streaming for artists and fans.

Bandcamp

Best for: Artists who want a direct-to-fan store for music and merchandise, with fan messaging, stats and listening parties, on a free artist account.

hearthis.at

Best for: DJs and producers who want to share mixes, live shows and podcast feeds, with a free weekly upload allowance and real-time stats.

Jamendo

Best for: Independent artists interested in licensing their tracks for film, games and shops, and in promoting new releases to its listeners.

Mixcloud

Best for: DJs, radio hosts and producers who want to share shows with a music-loving community, with free sign-up and uploads.

ReverbNation

Best for: Artists who want distribution, promotion tools and industry opportunities in one place, with a free option to join.

Spotify for Artists

Best for: Artists whose music is already on the streaming service and who want promotion tools, fan features and audience reports.

What pushes musicians away from SoundCloud

The reasons are usually practical. Some artists want fans to be able to buy music or merchandise directly. Others make long mixes and want a home that suits them, or they want their releases on the big streaming services as well as on a sharing site.

It helps to be clear about the job you want the site to do. Sharing a rough demo with a friend is different from building a fan base and getting noticed by people in the industry.

Questions to ask before picking a SoundCloud alternative

Start with what you want to do with your music, then compare the basics.

• Upload limits. Check how much you can upload on a free account and what happens when you reach the limit.
• File formats and quality. Look at which audio files each site accepts and how it plays them back.
• Discovery. Some sites have charts, trending lists or communities that help new listeners find you. Others rely on you bringing your own audience.
• Fan connection. Look for messaging, followers, comments and a way to collect email addresses.
• Embedding. A player you can put on your own website or in a blog post makes your music easy to share.
• Rights and licensing. Read the terms about who owns your music and what the site is allowed to do with it.

Matching a site to your sound by SoundCloud alternative type

• Upload and streaming sites suit artists who want to share new tracks quickly with listeners.
• Artist stores suit musicians who want a direct relationship with fans and a place to sell releases and merchandise.
• DJ and radio platforms suit people who make long mixes, shows and podcasts.
• Distribution and promotion tools suit artists who want releases on major streaming services.
• Licensing hubs suit artists who want their tracks considered for film, games and shops.

Whichever route you choose, keep a way to reach your fans that you own. My guide to Mailchimp alternatives covers email tools, so you can tell people about new releases no matter where they're hosted.

A tidy checklist for moving SoundCloud tracks

1. Collect your original audio files, cover art and track details in one folder.
2. Check the new site's rules on file types, track length and upload allowance.
3. Upload a few tracks first and listen on a phone and a computer.
4. Add clear titles, artwork and a short description to each track.
5. Tell your followers where to find you, and update the links in your social profiles.
6. Keep your old profile online while people find your new one.

To announce new tracks without living on social media, a scheduling tool helps. My guides to Buffer alternatives and TweetDeck alternatives have a few ideas.

Slip-ups musicians make when leaving SoundCloud

• Uploading your only copy of a track, with no backup of the original files.
• Skipping the terms about rights and what the site can do with your music.
• Spreading your releases across too many sites, so none of them feels active.
• Leaving out artwork and descriptions, which makes your tracks hard to find.
• Forgetting to tell your followers where you've moved.

Do you make music or audio tools? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

Narrowing SoundCloud alternatives down to two

Pick two options that match how you share music. Upload a couple of tracks to each, listen on different devices and ask a friend to find you from scratch. Keep the one that feels simple for you and for your listeners, and don't remove your old profile until your fans know where you've gone.

Frequently asked questions

Can I move my tracks without losing the originals?

Keep your own copies of every audio file and cover image before you move anything. Most sites let you upload again, so your originals are the safest starting point.

Is there a free site for sharing music?

Yes. Several tools on this page describe a free account, free uploads or free joining on their own websites. Limits differ, so read the current details first.

Which option suits long DJ mixes?

Look at the radio and DJ platforms and the audio sharing communities. They're built around mixes, shows and podcasts rather than short singles.

Can fans buy my music directly?

Some options are built around selling releases and merchandise to fans. Check what each one says about stores and fan messaging.

Do I need a distributor to reach the big streaming services?

Often, yes. Distribution tools send your releases to major streaming services, while upload sites host tracks themselves. Read each tool's own pages to see which job it does.