SongRec

6.9easy start · #13 of 23
in Music Identification Apps

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

SongRec is ranked #13 of 23 in music identification apps on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Free Free Open-source Shazam client · Linux-focused desktop app github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on music identification apps

Free plan: Yes
Platform support: cross-platform
Identification history: Yes
Offline identification: No

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Purpose: SongRec is an open-source Shazam client for Linux, written in Rust.
Audio recognition: It recognizes songs from audio files, a microphone, or speakers.
GUI and command line: SongRec can be used from both a graphical interface and the command line.
Continuous detection: The GUI supports continuous microphone detection and lets users choose an input device.
History export: The GUI keeps a history of recognized songs that can be exported to CSV.
File formats: Without FFmpeg, the README lists MP3, FLAC, WAV, and OGG support; with FFmpeg, it says formats supported by FFmpeg can be accepted.
Shazam service: SongRec sends audio fingerprints to Shazam servers for song lookup.
Privacy: The project says SongRec collects no data, contacts no servers besides Shazam, and uploads fingerprints rather than raw audio.
License: The software is released under the GNU GPL v3 license.
Downloads: The project site links downloads for Linux distributions and Windows x64, and provides instructions to compile it yourself.
macOS support: The README says macOS is not officially supported, though it includes compilation instructions for macOS.
Support: The project asks users to report bugs and request features through GitHub Issues, and also lists a Matrix channel.
CLI output: The command line can emit CSV or JSON output for programmatic use.
Notable limitation: The README warns that Flatpak filesystem sandboxing may make some command-line features unusable.
Price from: Free

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Best Music Identification Apps in 2026#13 of 23

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Sources

github.com/marin-m/SongRec· checked 4 Oct 2026
songrec.fossplant.re· checked 4 Oct 2026