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WinampFull 5.666

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Windows Phone

A hugely popular and versatile audio and media player

10817 votes

PROS: Fully customizable, Small installation, Runs quickly
CONS: No MOV support, Rip only on full version

FL Studio12.5.1.165

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

A complete virtual studio to create your music

18240 votes

PROS: Supports multiple midi-ins, Loads of plugins, Intuitive interface, Smart search, Multiple editing possibilities, Mixer is filled with presets
CONS: Beginners may get lost in browser view

Spotify1.0.74.380

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone; Mac; Windows Phone; Web Apps

Find, share and enjoy your favorite music online

3273 votes

PROS: New iPod sync and MP3 download features, Organize your music in customizable playlists, Share collaborative playlists with friends, Streaming radio with filters, Social features: friend list, Facebook connect, Import your MP3 files into the program
CONS: You'll have to put up with ads in the Free version, Individual songs can only be paid with credit card, Some songs are not available for download

aTube Catcher3.8

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

How to download videos with aTube Catcher

67007 votes

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PROS: Very quick conversion, Supports a range of file formats, Lots of options for changing conversion settings
CONS: None so far

Free Music Downloader1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; Windows Phone

Download and listen to your favourite tracks

71 votes

PROS: Comprehensive equalizer, Lock screen controls
CONS: Difficulty downloading songs, Contains ads

FrostWire6.3.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; Android

Search Download and Listen to Music in one for Free

1649 votes

PROS: Thanks to their history of developing hugely popular BitTorrent clients like LimeWire the developers have managed to create an app that mixes powerful downloading and a new focus on the user experience. FrostWire is the one-stop shop for all music and vi, Simple to use
CONS: Fast downloading, Nice additional features

YouTube Music

License: buy Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Web Apps

All the music you want, in a tube

59 votes

TuneIn Radio1.0.1.587

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Streaming music, news, podcasts and more

310 votes

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PROS: Tons of radio stations, Local broadcasts from major cities, Well organized interface, Intelligent search, Podcast support
CONS: Radio station icons are hard to read, No skipping, No recording features

RealPlayer

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Mac; Palm OS

A media player with a lot of limitations

66 votes

PROS: Plays music and video, Nice online video search
CONS: Limited video playback, Manual media refresh required, Archaic user interface

VEVO2.0.20

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Windows Phone

Browse your favourite music videos and content

12 votes

PROS: Thousands of videos, Receive artist notifications
CONS: Contains ads, Can’t play content offline

Sound Search for Google Play1.1.8

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Music search for Android

188 votes

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PROS: Decent music discovery, Recognizes music well, Easy to use
CONS: Acts as widget, Cannot recognize music outside of Google Play

i Music2.01

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Stream your favourite music

196 votes

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PROS: Support for various audio formats, Free to download
CONS: Contains ads, Difficult to search for music files

J. River Media Jukebox12.07.17

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free, full featured music jukebox with loads of extra tools

130 votes

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PROS: Intuitive interface, very easy to use, Great management tools for your music collection, Embedded player, search tool, ripping tool and burning tool, Support for portable music devices, Smart playlists
CONS: Could this be iTunes plagiarism?

Sharepod3.9.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Copy music to and from your iPod

405 votes

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PROS: No installation required, Easy to use, Support for ratings and playlists, Includes search tool and built-in player
CONS: Some features don't work with iPhone 4

Senuti1.2.7

License: buy Download
Platform: Mac

Transfer songs from your iPod and iPhone to Mac

147 votes

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PROS: Search and sort songs, Transfer playlists, Add songs to iTunes or any other folder
CONS: Demo limited to 1000 songs

Mp3 Cover Downloader1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Find missing album covers in your music collection

114 votes

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PROS: Quick search with varied results, Support to import files from the hard drive, Built-in audio player
CONS: No support to search in subfolders

360 Music Player1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android

360 Music Player is Top Free Mp3 Music Player also powerful player with Quick search for all music files & custom background

1 vote

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Senuti Free0.52

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

Open source version of Senuti

37 votes

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PROS: Search and sort songs, Transfer playlists, Add songs to iTunes or any other folder
CONS: May be unstable, No support in this open source version

Apple Music2.0.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Apple's streaming service for Android

16 votes

Musi3.08.2

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

A free program for android

No votes yet

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Winamp	Full 5.666	10817	8.1	Windows, Android, Windows Phone
2	Spotify	1.0.74.380	3273	7.5	Windows, iPhone, Mac, Windows Phone
3	FrostWire	6.3.6	1649	7.2	Windows, Mac, Android
4	aTube Catcher	3.8	67007	7.1	Windows
5	FL Studio	12.5.1.165	18240	7	Windows, Mac

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Winamp

Full 5.666

10817

8.1

Windows, Android, Windows Phone

Spotify

1.0.74.380

3273