Best Audio Player Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Winamp for Artists is ranked #1 of 18 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of AIMP and foobar2000. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Audirvāna at $6.67/mo.
Audio players differ in the formats they handle, the playback features they offer, and how they help you manage a music library. Compare audio formats, gapless playback, playlist support, library management, and tag editing. Supported platforms can help you focus on options for your devices; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional comparison points. Winamp for Artists, AIMP, and foobar2000 are among the first entries, followed by Music Player Daemon and Elisa. Whether you prioritize playlists, track details, or a particular listening setup, use the listed features to compare how each player fits your needs.
18 audio player software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Library management | Audio formats | Playlist support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winamp for Artists | 7.8 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 2 | AIMP | 7.6 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 3 |  foobar2000 | 7.5 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 4 |  Music Player Daemon | 7.5 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 5 | Elisa | 7.4 | — | Yes | — | Linux, Windows, Android | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | BBC Sounds | 7.2 | — | Yes | — | Web browser, iOS app, Android app | — | — | — | View |
| 7 | Apple Music Playlist Playground | 7.1 | $6.99/mo | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 8 | Audirvāna | 7.1 | $6.67/mo | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 9 |  Audacious | 6.0 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 10 | fooyin | 6.0 | — | Yes | — | Linux, Windows, macOS (build support) | Yes | FLAC, MP3, MP4, Vorbis, Opus, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, MKA, Musepack, Monkey’s Audio; VGM and tracker/module formats via optional plugins | Yes | View |
| 11 | Music on Console | 6.0 | — | Yes | — | Linux/Unix terminal | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 12 | QMMP | 6.0 | — | Yes | — | Linux, Windows | Yes | MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Opus, FLAC, WAV, AAC | Yes | View |
| 13 | Quod Libet | 6.0 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 14 | Lollypop | 5.9 | — | Yes | — | Linux desktop; Android device synchronization via MTP | Yes | MP3/MP4, Ogg, FLAC | Yes | View |
| 15 | Rhythmbox | 5.9 | — | Yes | — | Linux | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | cmus | 5.8 | — | Yes | — | Linux | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 17 | Sonordia | 5.8 | — | Yes | — | macOS, Windows, Linux | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  JRiver Media Center | 5.6 | $79.98/mo | No | 79.98 one-time | — | — | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which audio player software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Winamp for Artists is ranked #1 of 18 with a score of 7.8. AIMP is second and foobar2000 third.
How many of these have a free plan?
0 of the 18 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Audirvāna has the lowest first paid tier we found: $6.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.