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24 alternatives to SoundCloud Desktop

Use your media-keys ⏮⏯⏭ with SoundCloud

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SoundCloud Desktop launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   DaftCloud for macOS▲269

   The Unofficial SoundCloud App for macOS

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Soundbar▲213

   A lightweight SoundCloud player for Mac

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   SoundMate▲107

   Enjoy SoundCloud from your Mac's menu bar

   2015 · icyarrow.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Soundcleod▲83

   Mac app for Soundcloud using keyboard buttons finally!

   2014 · soundcleod.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   SoundNode▲315

   SoundCloud desktop app (OS X, Windows, Linux)

   2016 · soundnodeapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   DaftCloud▲87

   SoundCloud for macOS

   2019 · daft.cloud · its alternatives →

7. 7
   SoundCloud iOS▲257

   The all-new SoundCloud app for iPhone

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Background Music▲218

   Control the audio on your Mac apps from the menu bar

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SoundCloud Skipper▲69

   Skip tracks on SoundCloud with intuitive keyboard shortcuts

   2023 · soundcloud-skipper.netlify.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Simplify for Mac▲220

    The simplest way to control Spotify, Music, iTunes and Vox

    2015 · mmth.us · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Auryo▲106

    Unofficial multiplatform SoundCloud® app for your desktop

    2017 · auryo.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    soundcloud2000▲77

    SoundCloud without the stupid css files

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Cumulus▲160

    A SoundCloud player that lives in your Mac menu bar

    2015 · gillesdemey.github.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    AudioShot Keyboard 2.0▲72

    Now with Apple Music, SoundCloud, and emojis!

    2016 · audioshot.xyz · its alternatives →

15. 15
    StreamCloud▲7

    Soundcloud app for Mac desktop

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    SoundCloud Go▲343

    Your favorite music and new discoveries, offline and ad-free

    2016 · checkout.soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    SoundCloud Pulse for iOS▲107

    The mobile app built for creators - now on iOS

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    SoundCloud Charts▲193

    The most played tracks on SoundCloud this week

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Harmony▲193

    Lightweight music player for SoundCloud, Spotify and more

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    SoundCloud Pulse▲110

    A new official mobile app built for SoundCloud creators

    2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Quick Preview for Soundcloud▲83

    Just hover the ▶️ button to preview music on Soundcloud

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Podcasting on SoundCloud▲260

    Now anyone can host a podcast on SoundCloud

    2015 · community.soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    BeatStars and SoundCloud▲65

    Monetize your music and podcasts on SoundCloud

    2016 · beatstars.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Online Music Control▲7

    Use shortcuts to control music in the SoundCloud.

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →