Software · head to head
Audioboom vs SoundCloud
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, SoundCloud covers Audio streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Audioboom and SoundCloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Audioboom | SoundCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Desktop |
| Founded | 2006 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Audioboom
- Audio hosting
- Distribution
- Discovery platform
- Monetization
- Analytics
- Sponsorship matching
- Podcast platforms
- Email services
Only in SoundCloud
- Audio streaming
- Uploads
- Discovery
- Sharing
- DJ software
- Privacy settings
- Desktop support
Both cover
- Social media
- Content protection
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Audioboom
- Audio publishingnot SoundCloud
- Podcast distributionnot SoundCloud
- Monetizationnot SoundCloud
SoundCloud
- Discovering tracks from emerging and independent artistsnot Audioboom
- Uploading your own music to reach listeners directlynot Audioboom
- Offline listening and ad-free playback on a paid tiernot Audioboom
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Audioboom
Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.
SoundCloud
- The free tier plays tracks with ads
- Offline saving of tracks requires a SoundCloud Go or Go+ subscription
- Premium Go+ tracks are locked behind the higher Go+ tier, so SoundCloud Go alone does not unlock the full catalogue
- Exclusive DJ app integrations require Go+
- The app is available in only eight languages: English, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Arabic
- The iOS app requires iOS 16.4 or later
Pricing, plan by plan
Audioboom
Free- FreeFree
- Audio hosting
- Basic distribution
- Discovery platform
- Pro$undefined/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
SoundCloud
Free- FreeFree
- Limited uploads
- Ads
- Go$5.99/month
- Ad-free
- Offline
- Go+$12.99/month
- Full catalog
- HQ audio
Which should you pick?
Choose Audioboom if
- You need audio hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want distribution.
Choose SoundCloud if
- You need audio streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
- You also want uploads.
Questions people ask
- Is Audioboom or SoundCloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and SoundCloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Audioboom or SoundCloud?
- Audioboom starts at Free and SoundCloud at Free.
- Does Audioboom or SoundCloud run on more platforms?
- Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. SoundCloud runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
- Can I use Audioboom for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Audioboom best used for?
- Audioboom is most often used for audio publishing, podcast distribution, monetization. Of those, audio publishing and podcast distribution are not what SoundCloud is typically brought in for.
- What can Audioboom do that SoundCloud cannot?
- Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. SoundCloud covers Audio streaming, Uploads, Discovery, Sharing. Both handle Social media, Content protection, Web support, Ios support.