Ranked 7 of 7 in best music streaming services
Free to listen online, with over 320 million tracks from independent artists and DJs. Its catalog is made of uploads from artists and DJs, so it fits discovery more than everyday listening.
Best for Independent artists and DJ mixes
About SoundCloud
SoundCloud hosts music and audio from artists, bands, DJs and audio creators. Its homepage says listeners can stream and play over 320 million tracks, and it describes an online community for artists and audio creators.
SoundCloud is closed source. Listening on its website is free, and the page does not list paid plans in the text checked for this entry. It suits listeners who want independent music and DJ mixes. Listeners who want a broad catalog of released music may prefer Spotify, Apple Music or Deezer.
Key features
- Over 320 million tracks
- Independent artists
- DJs and audio creators
- Artist community
Strengths
- Large catalog of independent and creator music
- Free to listen on the website
- Music from DJs and audio creators
Limits
- Platforms on this page are limited to the website
- Closed source, so the code cannot be checked
Where SoundCloud ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Music streaming services | 7 of 7 | 76.0 | Independent artists and DJ mixes |
Alternatives to SoundCloud
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Questions about SoundCloud
- Is SoundCloud free?
- SoundCloud can be used without paying: Free to listen online; paid plans not checked for this entry. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is SoundCloud open source?
- No. SoundCloud is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does SoundCloud support?
- SoundCloud is available on: Web.
- What is SoundCloud best for?
- Independent artists and DJ mixes. In our ranking of music streaming services it is number 7 of 7 with a score of 76.0.
- What are the best alternatives to SoundCloud?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer.