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Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Audion plays a local music collection with synced lyrics, themes, and plugins, and supports offline use.
Alternatives
The Best Exaile Alternatives in 2026
8 alternatives4 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like Exaile? Here are 8 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are free or have a free plan and 1 are open source.
Exaile manages and plays music with smart playlists, track tagging, album art, lyrics, radio, podcasts, and plugins.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionAudionAudion plays a local music collection with synced lyrics…Open source optionAudionAudion plays local music libraries with synchronized…Another optionXbox KodiKodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audion | Free | Not stated | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 2 | Xbox Kodi | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 3 | Audion | — | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| 4 | AIMP | Free | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 5 | AVPlayer | Free | Not stated | iOS, Web, Windows |
| 6 | Strawberry | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 7 | Harmonoid | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 8 | Harmonoid | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
All Exaile alternatives
2
Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Kodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos, music, photos, and podcasts on Windows and home theater PCs.
3
Also covers media · open source
Audion plays local music libraries with synchronized lyrics, themes, and plugins in an open-source app.
4
Also covers media · same kind of website · free
AIMP provides audio playback alongside tools for managing skins, plugins, add-ons, and language packs.
5
Also covers media · same kind of website · free
AVPlayer displays and controls up to 16 videos at once, with playlists and keyboard shortcuts for managing playback.
6
Strawberry
strawberrymusicplayer.orgAlso covers media · same kind of website
Strawberry organizes and plays digital music collections on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and can stream radio.
7
Harmonoid
harmonoid.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Harmonoid plays and manages a personal music library through a dedicated music player.
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Harmonoid
github.com/harmonoid/harmonoidAlso covers media
Harmonoid plays and manages music libraries across Windows, GNU/Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.
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What is the best alternative to Exaile?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Exaile are Audion, Xbox Kodi, and Audion.
Is there a free alternative to Exaile?
Yes. Audion, Xbox Kodi, and AIMP are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Exaile?
Yes: Audion.
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