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24 alternatives to UpNext

Never fight over the AUX again

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

1. 1
   UpNext Music Player▲77

   SoundCloud & YouTube powered music player for Chrome

   2015 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Partify▲99

   Let your guests DJ your party through Spotify

   2015 · partify.club · its alternatives →

3. 3
   RISE by Spotify▲255

   Discover emerging artists, curated by Spotify

   2017 · open.spotify.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Sleeve 2▲292

   A fast, modern SSH client for iOS and iPadOS, built for the new era of terminal tools and AI coding agents.

   2022 · replay.software · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hear It Fresh▲164

   Listen to new music that's right for you

   2023 · hearitfresh.favour.dev · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Noiseblend▲189

   One-tap music for every occasion, with Spotify Premium

   2018 · noiseblend.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Spotify Party▲248

   Music sets for social gatherings, crafted by DJs

   2015 · spotify.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Spotify Wrapped 2023▲267

   Relive all the music you discovered and loved in 2023

   2023 · open.spotify.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Auxify▲111

   Make your Spotify queue collaborative

   2023 · auxify.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    SoundCloud iOS▲257

    The all-new SoundCloud app for iPhone

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    MD Vinyl▲198

    Vinyl widgets for Apple Music & Spotify

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    A game I've been working on for the last year is out today▲165

    The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

    2013 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Festify▲137

    Let your guests vote on the next song (Turntable.fm IRL!)

    2015 · festify.rocks · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The Upload▲178

    SoundCloud's answer to Spotify's Discover Weekly

    2017 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Greenroom by Spotify▲209

    Talk music, sports and culture live

    2021 · open.spotify.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Spotify Only You▲137

    Celebrate your unique listening style

    2021 · newsroom.spotify.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    MiniPlay for Spotify and iTunes▲136

    What's currently playing in your favorite music app

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    OutLoud Social Jukebox▲112

    Control the music with your friends in real-time

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Aux▲149

    Share music & listen together

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Sathorn▲95

    An advanced music player for iPhone

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    djay Pro (for Mac)▲145

    More music. More decks. (w/ Spotify integration)

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    DistroKid▲171

    Easiest way for artists to get music on iTunes, Spotify, etc

    2015 · distrokid.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Partyhero▲74

    Pass your friends the aux!

    2018 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    AuxParty▲145

    Listen to Spotify & SoundCloud with friends and coworkers

    2019 · auxparty.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 →