The best Shazam alternatives in 2026
Shazam scores 8.6 and ranks #5 in Music & Podcasts. It's not for everyone: skip it if you need a full music player rather than a song finder. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- More features +2.2
- Less private -2.0
- Worse value -0.6
Best for: Music fans who want great recommendations on every device they own
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- More features +1.7
- Worse value -1.4
- More private +0.6
- Slower -0.4
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want high-quality audio without ads
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- More features +1.5
- Worse value -0.8
- Slower -0.6
Best for: Podcast listeners who move between Android, iPhone and a computer
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- More features +0.9
- Worse value -0.8
- More private +0.8
- Slower -0.5
Best for: iPhone listeners who want a simple, fast player with great audio tools
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- Worse value -2.0
- More features +1.1
- Slower -0.8
- Weaker design -0.5
Best for: Audiophiles with good headphones or hi-fi gear who want hi-res streaming
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- Less private -2.8
- Worse value -1.6
- More features +1.4
- Weaker design -1.0
Best for: YouTube Premium subscribers and fans of live versions, covers and remixes
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- Less private -2.4
- Worse value -1.8
- Weaker design -1.4
- Slower -1.3
Best for: Fans of electronic, hip-hop and underground music, and the artists making it
Still deciding on Shazam?Read our full review, pros and cons.