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Move your playlists from SoundCloud to Pandora without rebuilding anything by hand. Connect both accounts, pick what to move, and FreeYourMusic recreates it on Pandora with the same names and song order.
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Why move from SoundCloud to Pandora?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists from SoundCloud to Pandora. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on Pandora, so you can fix it before you switch.
Supported transfers
Playlists (with original names + order)
Review missing tracks
Catalogs differ. Review the transfer results for tracks that could not be matched on the destination service.
How to transfer playlists from SoundCloud to Pandora
Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.
Quick answer
To transfer SoundCloud to Pandora, install FreeYourMusic, select SoundCloud as the source and Pandora as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on Pandora and lists any track it could not match.
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Connect SoundCloud as the source
Open FreeYourMusic, tap the SoundCloud tile on the "Select source" screen and sign in on the SoundCloud sign-in page. FreeYourMusic does not store your SoundCloud password.
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Choose Pandora as the destination
On the "Select destination" screen, tap Pandora and sign in. FreeYourMusic needs access to your Pandora library to create the playlists there.
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Select what to move
Tick the playlists you want on Pandora. Use the filters and the search field to find them, or select everything to move your whole SoundCloud library at once.
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Start the transfer and check the results
Tap "Begin transfer". FreeYourMusic matches every song on Pandora, keeps the playlist names and the song order, and shows a confidence score for each match. Use Rematch to fix any song it could not find.
Good to know before you move SoundCloud to Pandora
SoundCloud as the source
Playlists, liked tracks and followed artists can move from SoundCloud. Many SoundCloud tracks are remixes or fan uploads that other services do not have, so check the results.
Read the SoundCloud guide →Pandora as the destination
You need Pandora Premium to see playlists on Pandora. One Pandora playlist holds at most 5,000 songs from a transfer.
Read the Pandora guide →What transfers from SoundCloud to Pandora
On every device
Move, convert or import: one transfer from SoundCloud to Pandora
Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your SoundCloud playlists to Pandora, convert a SoundCloud playlist into a Pandora playlist, or import your SoundCloud library into Pandora. FreeYourMusic does all three in one transfer, for one playlist or for a library of thousands of songs.
Keep SoundCloud and Pandora in sync
Still adding songs on SoundCloud? With Premium, Auto-Sync checks your transferred playlists and adds new songs to Pandora automatically, so both libraries stay the same. Pricing →
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Moving from SoundCloud to Pandora, explained
Pandora works differently from most services, and moving a SoundCloud library into it involves two shifts at once — from independent uploads to a licensed catalogue, and from hand-picked tracks to radio-style stations. Built on the Music Genome Project, Pandora uses your songs and artists as seeds. FreeYourMusic reads your SoundCloud library through SoundCloud’s official sign-in and brings the tracks it can match into Pandora.
This guide explains what transfers, what cannot, how matching works, how long it takes, and how the two services really differ. If you just want to start, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and pick what to move — the detail is below.
What transfers to Pandora, and what does not
FreeYourMusic brings the tracks it can match from your SoundCloud playlists into Pandora as playlists and seeds for stations. Likes and followed artists do not transfer to Pandora. Because Pandora’s model is stations and thumbs rather than fixed playlists, the result is naturally more radio-shaped than a like-for-like copy.
Two things stack up here. First, Pandora is a US-only service, so you need a US account to receive a transfer. Second, SoundCloud’s independent uploads and remixes largely do not exist on Pandora’s licensed catalogue, so officially released tracks come across while artist-only uploads are flagged rather than forced.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each SoundCloud track is matched to the same recording in Pandora, preferring the ISRC code where a release carries one and falling back to title, artist and duration otherwise. For officially released material this works; for SoundCloud-only uploads there may be no match.
Where a track has no counterpart, FreeYourMusic flags it for one-tap Rematch instead of dropping it silently. Given Pandora’s stations-first design, getting the songs it can match in as seeds matters most — they are what its Music Genome uses to shape everything it plays next.
How long does a SoundCloud to Pandora transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes, though checking independent uploads against a licensed catalogue can add time. Larger libraries take longer, but the transfer runs on its own.
FreeYourMusic runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so the move is not tied to one device. Start it on your laptop and check progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
SoundCloud vs Pandora: what actually changes
This is a double shift. SoundCloud is an open, on-demand community of independent uploads; Pandora is a licensed, radio-style service where you seed stations and thumb tracks up or down while its Music Genome learns your taste.
Practically, Pandora is built for lean-back listening and discovery within a mood rather than hunting down specific uploads, and it is US-only. It suits listeners in the States who want radio shaped by their taste — but expect the independent edge of your SoundCloud library not to make the trip.
Do you need to keep SoundCloud while you transfer?
Yes — keep SoundCloud active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your SoundCloud library while seeding your Pandora account, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move.
SoundCloud has a free tier, and Pandora offers a free ad-supported tier in the US, with paid Plus and Premium tiers adding on-demand play and offline listening. Both connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Think in seeds rather than playlists, and focus on the officially released favourites Pandora can match. Those are what it uses to build stations that actually sound like you; the independent uploads are best kept on SoundCloud.
When the transfer finishes, resolve the Rematch list, then start thumbing tracks up and down as you listen — Pandora improves quickly once you give it feedback. Consider Pandora Premium if you want on-demand playback rather than the free radio tier.
Keeping SoundCloud and Pandora in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. If you keep SoundCloud for discovery and use Pandora for radio-style listening, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors your libraries on a schedule so new playlist additions become fresh seeds on Pandora where they exist.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from Pandora back to SoundCloud, if you want. Your collection stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect SoundCloud and Pandora, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my SoundCloud playlist to Pandora?
To transfer SoundCloud to Pandora, install FreeYourMusic, select SoundCloud as the source and Pandora as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on Pandora and lists any track it could not match.
What exactly transfers from SoundCloud to Pandora?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists from SoundCloud to Pandora. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on Pandora, so you can fix it before you switch.
Can I transfer SoundCloud playlists to Pandora for free?
Yes — the free tier moves 300 songs with no card required, and you get 300 more after a free email sign-up. Upgrade for unlimited transfers, Auto-Sync and Cloud Backup.
What happens to songs that are not on Pandora?
Catalogs differ between services and regions. FreeYourMusic lists every song it could not match on Pandora, so you can pick another version with Rematch or skip it. Nothing is dropped without you seeing it.
Will my SoundCloud playlists be deleted?
No. FreeYourMusic copies your music to Pandora and leaves your SoundCloud library as it is. You decide later whether to keep or cancel your SoundCloud account.
How long does a SoundCloud to Pandora transfer take?
Most playlists move in a few minutes. Large libraries take longer, because the time depends on the number of songs and on the limits of SoundCloud and Pandora. You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.
Can I transfer SoundCloud to Pandora on my phone?
Yes. FreeYourMusic runs on iPhone, iPad and Android, and on Mac, Windows and Linux computers. The steps are the same on every device.
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