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Spec score 8.7 #2 of 16 in Lossless music streaming services

What it is

Audius is a music streaming and sharing platform for artists, labels and fans. Listeners can discover, stream, collect, like and share tracks at no cost, while artists can upload and promote music for free and choose whether releases are free or priced. Streaming is delivered at 320kbps with a 48kHz sample rate, and artists can enable lossless downloads. Search filters cover profiles, tracks, albums and playlists, with options such as genre, mood, key, BPM and download availability. Fans can buy tracks and albums by credit or debit card or cryptocurrency, with payments going directly to artists; Audius takes a 10% network fee on music sales, with the remaining 90% available for instant withdrawal. Audius supports offline listening and runs on the web, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. Its REST API supports querying and streaming tracks, users and playlists, with JavaScript SDK, OAuth login and GraphQL tools also available. Direct messages are end-to-end encrypted, but group messaging is unavailable.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Audius is a music streaming and sharing platform for artists, labels, and fans.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · help.audius.co
API
The REST API supports querying and streaming tracks, users, and playlists; most read endpoints need no credentials, while write actions require an API key and secret.Read 5 Oct 2026 · docs.audius.co
Support
Audius directs users to [email protected] for help with mistaken copyright takedowns and verification difficulties.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Artist uploads
Artists can upload and promote music for free, then offer releases free or for a price they set.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Audio quality
Streaming is delivered at 320kbps with a 48kHz sample rate, and artists can enable lossless downloads.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Copyright policy
Uploads must be music the uploader owns or has explicit written permission or a licensing arrangement to use, and uploads are scanned for flagged content.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Developer integrations
Audius provides a JavaScript SDK, OAuth login, and a GraphQL subgraph hosted by The Graph for indexing Audius smart contract data.Read 5 Oct 2026 · docs.audius.co
Devices
Audius supports modern Android and iOS devices, desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and most web browsers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Listener features
Listeners can discover, stream, collect, like, and share tracks at no cost.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Lossless audio
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · help.audius.co
Messaging privacy
Audius says direct messages are end-to-end encrypted so only the sender and recipient can read them; group messaging is unavailable.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Offline listening
The mobile app supports offline listening for favorited tracks, playlists, and albums.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Paid content
Fans can buy tracks and albums using credit or debit cards or cryptocurrency, with payments going directly to artists.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Sales fee
Audius takes a 10% network fee on music sales and makes the remaining 90% available for instant withdrawal.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Search
Search filters cover profiles, tracks, albums, and playlists, with options including genre, mood, key, BPM, and download availability.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
Supported platforms
web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,AndroidRead 23 Sep 2026 · help.audius.co
Verification
Artist verification requires a KYC/ID check and unlocks features including Fan Clubs and Message Blasts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co

Plans and prices

Free Audius Music Free Free streaming, uploads, and promotion · Paid content is priced by artists · 10% network fee on music sales Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Listeners can stream and share tracks at no cost.
  • Streaming is 320kbps at a 48kHz sample rate.
  • Artists can enable lossless downloads.
  • Available on web, mobile and desktop platforms.

Limits

  • Audius takes a 10% fee on music sales.
  • Group messaging is unavailable.
  • Artist verification requires a KYC/ID check.

Who it suits

Audius suits listeners seeking free music streaming and artists who want to upload, promote or sell releases. Developers can use its REST API and other listed integrations to work with Audius data.

Verdict

Audius offers free listening alongside artist uploads and optional paid releases, with broad platform coverage and developer interfaces. Artists should account for the 10% network fee on sales and the requirement that uploads be owned or authorized.

Where Specifiction places it

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