Head-to-head · Music Identification Apps
Shazam vs WhoSampled
Shazam leads on 0 checks, WhoSampled on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShazam · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresShazam · 4 of 4
Shazam scores higher on our rubric for music identification apps: 9.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Shazam is the better fit for most people wanting a full-featured identifier. WhoSampled is the better fit for listeners researching samples, covers, and remixes.
- Shazam fits best
Most people wanting a full-featured identifier
- WhoSampled fits best
Listeners researching samples, covers, and remixes
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Side by side
| Feature | Shazam 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | WhoSampled 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Music Identification Apps | #6 in Music Identification Apps |
| Best for | Most people wanting a full-featured identifier | Listeners researching samples, covers, and remixes |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Shazam 4/4 · WhoSampled 2/4 | ||
| Lyrics | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Identification history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline identification | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Listening links | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform support | Cross-platform | Cross-platform |
| Recognition limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Shazam identifies songs playing around you, inside other apps, or in a web browser. It is designed for listeners who want more than a single song title: identified tracks can be saved to a library, lyrics can be viewed in time-synced or… Read the review → |
WhoSampled is a freemium music-discovery and identification app for listeners who want more than a song title. It identifies music playing nearby, then connects the result to samples, covers, and remixes. The app also supports searches… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Shazam — where it wins
- Identifies songs from nearby audio, other apps, or a browser
- Offline recognition syncs saved requests after reconnecting
- Lyrics, charts, history, concert discovery, and listening links included
Where it doesn't
- Offline matches require reconnection before synchronization
- Browser extension support is limited to Chrome
- Its free model has no paid tier for additional plan options
WhoSampled — where it wins
- Identifies nearby music and reveals related samples, covers, and remixes
- Scans Spotify and Apple Music libraries for music discovery
- Adds sample timing, comparisons, charts, and contextual recommendations
Where it doesn't
- Its focus is narrower than a general-purpose music identifier
- Some discovery features depend on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube
- The product is specialized for song relationships rather than broad music tools
- Shazam9.3/10 · Free plan
A free, cross-platform identifier with lyrics, history, offline recognition, and listening links.
Visit ShazamFull verdict → - WhoSampled8.1/10 · Free plan
A music identifier built for tracing samples, covers, remixes, and song connections.
Visit WhoSampledFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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