Best Open Source Alternatives to SoundCloud

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to SoundCloud — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated November 2026 · 2 alternatives

SoundCloud

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Platformsweb, mobile, android, ios

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SoundCloud alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to SoundCloud, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Nuclear	18,864	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Nov 2026	Visit
Funkwhale	0	AGPL-3.0	LinuxDockerWeb	Yes	—	Visit

Top open-source SoundCloud alternatives

Nuclear18,864AGPL-3.0

Nuclear is an open-source desktop music player that replaces paid streaming services with ad-free audio aggregated from YouTube, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp.

LinuxmacOSWindows

vs SoundCloud: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

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Funkwhale0AGPL-3.0

Funkwhale is a self-hosted audio streaming and podcast platform replacing SoundCloud with decentralized ActivityPub federation and full library control.

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