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Openwhyd

Free#46 of 62 in Music Streaming Software

Openwhyd: A free, open-source hub for curating music across multiple streaming services. Ranked #46 of 62 in Music Streaming Software by our editors (4.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source cross-service playlist curation.

4.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Open-source cross-service playlist curation
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Founded
2012
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Build playlists from YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Deezer and Vimeo
- Follow curators, discover community streams and annotate tracks
- Export collections, embed playlists and save tracks with browser tools
Where it doesn't
- Does not provide verified offline listening
- Does not include dedicated audio-quality features
- Android support was unavailable at the time of publication

Our verdict on Openwhyd

Openwhyd is a free, open-source music curation platform for listeners who collect tracks from different services rather than relying on one catalog. It supports playlists built from YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Deezer and Vimeo, with tools for discovering community streams, following curators and adding descriptions to tracks. Web access is complemented by a Chrome extension, bookmarklet, API, self-hosting and desktop software for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Its main strength is breadth across the web. Users can save tracks from webpages, organize discoveries into playlists, search through annotations, embed playlists on external sites and export profile or collection data through the API. That makes Openwhyd particularly suitable for rare recordings, live performances, remixes and other music that may be spread across multiple platforms. The community stream and curator-following features add a discovery layer beyond personal collections, while the desktop Electron app can play Openwhyd tracks in the background.

Openwhyd is free, with no published paid tiers, so there is no subscription ladder to compare. Its open-source and self-hosted model will appeal to users who value control and portability, but it is not positioned as a complete replacement for a conventional subscription streaming service. The lack of verified offline listening and dedicated audio-quality features limits its fit for listeners focused on downloads or playback specifications. Choose Openwhyd for cross-service collection, discovery and sharing; choose another service if offline access or audio-quality controls are central requirements.

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Openwhyd pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on openwhyd.org

Openwhyd fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Offline listening	Not verified
Maximum audio quality	Not verified
Lossless audio	Not verified
Family plan	Not verified
Student plan	Not verified
Supported platforms	web, Chrome extension, bookmarklet, desktop Electron app, API, self-hosted
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Deezer, Vimeo
Pricing	Free plan
Website	openwhyd.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Openwhyd integrations

Openwhyd lists 5 integrations on its own site.

YouTube
SoundCloud
Bandcamp
Deezer
Vimeo

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