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Spec score 8.7 #2 of 18 in Audio Player Software

What it is

AIMP is a free audio player for Windows, Linux, and Android, with network playback and support for a wide range of listed formats. These include APE, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP4, M4A, AAC, OPUS, DSF, AIFF, MIDI, WMA, AC3, DTS, and MPEG-DASH, as well as tracker formats such as MOD, MO3, S3M, MTM, and XM. Its format list also includes CDA, RMI, SPX, TAK, and others. AIMP does not support subtitles, and 4K playback is listed as unavailable. The maker is AIMP, which was founded in 2006. With versions listed for desktop systems and Android, it covers those three platforms without a stated purchase price. Its format breadth may be useful for listeners whose libraries contain varied audio and tracker file types, while the listed limitations matter if subtitle or 4K playback is required.

Spec sheet

Purpose
AIMP for PC is a free audio player for local files, NAS, cloud storage, and podcasts, with tools for working with audio files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Supported platforms
Windows,Linux,AndroidRead 21 Sep 2026 · aimp.ru
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · aimp.ru
Integrations
The PC player has a built-in scrobbler for Last.fm, Libre.fm, and ListenBrainz.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Support
The site lists [email protected] and a user forum for support and feedback.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · aimp.ru
4K playback
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · aimp.ru
Android edition
AIMP for Android is a playlist-based audio player with internet radio, album art, CUE sheets, and customizable playback modes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Audio tools
PC features include a 20-band equalizer, sound effects, volume normalization, audio conversion, CD grabbing, and tag editing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Cloud storage
The PC player lists support for OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Mail.ru Cloud, Yandex Disk, and custom WebDAV clouds.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Desktop privacy
The desktop privacy policy says an update request sends a derived unique identifier and localization name, and crash reports may include hardware, OS, plugins, recent actions, and a crash trace.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Format support
APE,MP3,WAV,OGG,MPGA,UMX,MOD,MO3,WV,IT,S3M,MTM,XM,FLAC,MP4,M4A,M4B,MPC,AIFF,AAC,OPUS,DSF,DFF,TTA,WEBM,CDA,AC3,DTS,MIDI,RMI,SPX,TAK,WMA,MKA,MPEG-DASHRead 21 Sep 2026 · aimp.ru
License model
freeRead 21 Sep 2026 · aimp.ru
Linux support
The stable PC download runs on Linux through Wine and the maker warns that some things may not work as expected; a native Linux PC beta is also listed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Mobile integrations
The Android player supports Android Auto and shared music folders on Windows networks using Samba v2/v3.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Mobile privacy
The mobile privacy policy says the app does not collect, store, or send user-related information to AIMP or third-party servers except in connection with crash reports.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Network playback
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · aimp.ru
Playback
The PC player supports many audio formats, CUE sheets, and DirectSound, ASIO, WASAPI, and WASAPI Exclusive output.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Radio and recording
The PC player supports internet radio and can capture streams in several audio formats.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru
Subtitle support
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · aimp.ru
WebDAV
The Android player can play music from cloud storage that supports the WebDAV protocol.Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru

Plans and prices

AIMP Free Freeware; provided “AS IS”; may be used at home or by organizations Read 8 Oct 2026 · aimp.ru

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free on Windows, Linux, and Android.
  • Supports network playback.
  • Supports a wide range of listed formats.

Limits

  • Subtitle support is unavailable.
  • 4K playback is unavailable.

Who it suits

AIMP suits listeners looking for a free player on Windows, Linux, or Android, especially those with varied audio or tracker formats. It is not a fit for users who require subtitle or 4K playback support.

Verdict

AIMP offers broad format support and network playback across its listed platforms at no stated cost. Its lack of subtitle and 4K playback support may rule it out for some users.

Where Specifiction places it

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