Best Music Identification Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: AHA Music is ranked #1 of 23 as of 8 October 2026, ahead of WhoSampled and SoundHound. The best-ranked option with a free plan is WhoSampled. The lowest first paid tier on this page is AirScrobble at $0.62/mo.
Music identification apps can help you identify a track and follow up with information or listening options. Compare recognition limits and offline identification, then consider whether identification history, lyrics, and listening links fit the way you use an app. Platform support, free-plan availability, and paid starting prices are also worth checking. AHA Music, WhoSampled, and SoundHound are among the entries to compare. The listed criteria can help you weigh what each option offers, whether you want to identify music on the go or revisit tracks later.
23 music identification apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Music Identification Apps, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 14 of the 23 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 AHA MusicPaid from $3.33/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 WhoSampledFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 SoundHoundFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 ACRCloud
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 AirScrobblePaid from $0.62/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 AnnieFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 AudDPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 AudileFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 AudioTagFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 EarwormFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 Google Pixel Now PlayingFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 KoohaFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 SongRecFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 SnagFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 Audible Magic
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 Music Identifier
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 Pex Search
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 BMAT Vericast
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 Gracenote MusicID
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 MuziFind
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 Shazam
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 Audire
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 MuID
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 23 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Platform support | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AHA Music | 7.6 | Free plan | $3.33/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | cross-platform | — |
| 2 | WhoSampled | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | cross-platform | — |
| 3 | SoundHound | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mobile | Yes |
| 4 | ACRCloud | 7.1 | No | — | Yes | — | cross-platform | — |
| 5 | AirScrobble | 7.1 | Free plan | $0.62/mo | Yes | — | mobile | — |
| 6 | Annie | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mobile | — |
| 7 | AudD | 7.1 | No | $5/mo | No | — | cross-platform | Yes |
| 8 | Audile | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mobile | Yes |
| 9 | AudioTag | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | browser | — |
| 10 | Earworm | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mobile | No |
| 11 | Google Pixel Now Playing | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mobile | — |
| 12 | Kooha | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 13 | SongRec | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | cross-platform | — |
| 14 | Snag | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mobile | No |
| 15 | Audible Magic | 6.6 | No | — | — | — | cross-platform | — |
| 16 | Music Identifier | 6.5 | No | — | Yes | — | browser | — |
| 17 | Pex Search | 6.4 | No | — | — | — | cross-platform | — |
| 18 | BMAT Vericast | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | cross-platform | — |
| 19 | Gracenote MusicID | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | cross-platform | — |
| 20 | MuziFind | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | mobile | — |
| 21 | Shazam | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | cross-platform | Yes |
| 22 | Audire | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | mobile | — |
| 23 | MuID | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | mobile | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which music identification app is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
AHA Music is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.6. WhoSampled is second and SoundHound third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, AirScrobble has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.62/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.