Sona

At a glance

• Editor score
  4.6 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Windows and Android users with a local library
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Library tools
  Import and recursive folder scan; search; favorites; recents; playlists; playback queue; listening charts; metadata editing; backup and restore
• Facts checked
  4 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Recursively scans folders and supports individual or multiple file imports
  • Combines search, playlists, queue, favorites, recents and listening charts
  • Cleans and edits metadata, with library backup and restore

• Where it doesn't

  • Developer describes version 0.5.0 as a public preview
  • Playback format support is not established in the product description
  • No equalizer or gapless playback is identified

Our verdict on Sona

Sona is a local music player for people who keep their own music files on Windows or Android. It imports individual or multiple media files and can scan folders recursively, then organizes a local library with search, favorites, recents, playlists, a playback queue and listening charts. It also manages local music videos with linked playback. The free, open-source offering is aimed at solo listeners who want to manage files they already have rather than depend on a streaming catalog.

Library maintenance is a particular strength. Sona can clean metadata from embedded tags and filename parsing, with optional MusicBrainz and AcoustID lookup, and users can manually edit track titles, artists, albums and artwork. Backup and restore support adds a practical safeguard for a locally maintained collection. The feature set also includes shuffle, repeat, volume and queue controls, plus theme customization. MusicBrainz and AcoustID are the named external services; the core library workflow centers on local files.

The developer describes version 0.5.0 as a public preview, so buyers should weigh that release status before relying on it as their primary player. The published feature description covers basic playback controls but does not establish supported audio formats, gapless playback or an equalizer. Sona is a sensible fit for Windows and Android listeners seeking a free tool for organizing and playing a personal library, particularly if metadata cleanup and backup matter. Those who need verified format coverage or more advanced playback controls should compare alternatives before committing.

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Sona pricing

Sona fact sheet

Sona integrations

Sona lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• MusicBrainz
• AcoustID

Alternatives to Sona

• VLC media playerA free, wide-format player for local audio and video across desktop and mobile.9.4
• AIMPA free audio player with broad format support and tools for local, network and cloud libraries.9.2
• foobar2000A free player for local music with deep tagging, DSP, and network playback tools.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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