Home · Transfers · SoundCloud → Spotify
SoundCloud→
SpotifyTransfer playlists from SoundCloud to Spotify
Transfer playlists, liked songs, and albums from SoundCloud to Spotify in minutes. Free to start — no credit card required.
★★★★★ 4.8 · 9.2M+ downloads · Password never shared
Why move from SoundCloud to Spotify?
Switch services without leaving your library behind. FreeYourMusic matches every track and moves it for you — playlists, liked songs, albums and followed artists.
Everything moves
Playlists, liked songs, albums and artists.
Order preserved
Playlists arrive in the exact order you built them.
Nothing lost
Imperfect matches are flagged for one-tap Rematch.
How to transfer SoundCloud playlists to Spotify
Select SoundCloud as a source
Use your current SoundCloud platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select Spotify as a destination
Select Spotify as a platform where you want to create a new playlist. All you need to do is just one button click!
Select playlists for a transfer
Find playlists you want to transfer from SoundCloud service to Spotify and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your SoundCloud playlists have been moved to Spotify and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole SoundCloud library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
People also search for
What transfers from SoundCloud to Spotify
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
Most popular SoundCloud transfers
Moving from SoundCloud to Spotify, explained
SoundCloud is where a lot of music is discovered first, but at some point you want the tracks that made it to the mainstream sitting in a proper streaming library. Moving to Spotify does exactly that. FreeYourMusic reads your SoundCloud library through SoundCloud’s official sign-in and recreates it inside Spotify — playlists, liked tracks and the artists you follow, wherever Spotify carries them.
This guide covers what a transfer moves, what cannot come along, how songs are matched, how long it takes, and an honest SoundCloud versus Spotify comparison. If you just want to start, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and choose what to move — the detail is below.
What transfers to Spotify, and what does not
Your playlists move with their names and order preserved, liked tracks arrive as saved songs and followed artists carry over where Spotify has them. Move everything or pick playlists individually, with counts shown before you commit.
Set expectations honestly: SoundCloud is built on independent uploads, remixes, bootlegs and DJ sets, and much of that simply does not exist on Spotify’s licensed catalogue. Officially released tracks match well; artist-uploaded originals, edits and unsigned material often have no Spotify counterpart and are flagged rather than forced.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each SoundCloud track is matched to the same recording in Spotify, preferring the ISRC code where a release carries one and falling back to title, artist and duration otherwise. For music that had an official release, this works reliably.
For the uploads unique to SoundCloud, there may be no match at all — and FreeYourMusic never pretends otherwise. Anything without a clean counterpart is flagged for one-tap Rematch with suggestions, so you can find an official version if one exists or leave it be.
How long does a SoundCloud to Spotify transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes, though checking each SoundCloud upload against Spotify’s catalogue can add a little 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 machine. Start it on your laptop and follow progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
SoundCloud vs Spotify: what actually changes
These services cover different territory. SoundCloud is the open frontier — unsigned artists, remixes, DJ mixes and community around uploads, with a free tier. Spotify is the polished mainstream: a huge licensed catalogue, Discover Weekly, Release Radar, collaborative playlists and a free tier of its own.
Moving to Spotify gives you slick recommendations and completeness for chart and major-label music. What you leave behind is the edits, bootlegs and artist-posted originals that are SoundCloud’s whole reason to exist — which is why many people keep both rather than fully switching.
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 copying it into Spotify, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move.
Both services have free tiers, so neither side needs a paid plan to run the move. Both connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Because coverage varies so much, transfer a representative playlist first and review the matches before moving everything — it tells you honestly how much of your SoundCloud library has an official Spotify presence. Tidy your playlists beforehand.
When the transfer finishes, spend real time on the Rematch list; for tracks that started life as SoundCloud uploads, finding the official release is often the whole job. Keep SoundCloud around for the material Spotify will never carry.
Keeping SoundCloud and Spotify in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. Since many listeners keep both — SoundCloud for discovery, Spotify for the mainstream — FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the libraries on a schedule so a track you like on SoundCloud appears on Spotify where it exists there.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from Spotify back to SoundCloud, if you want. Your collection stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect SoundCloud and Spotify, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try first.
Ready to move to Spotify?
Download FreeYourMusic and move your whole library in minutes.
Download free →Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my SoundCloud playlist to Spotify?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to SoundCloud and then Spotify using their official logins, pick the playlists you want, and hit transfer. Smart track-matching moves songs and their order intact — a 1,000-track playlist usually finishes in under 10 minutes.
Can I transfer SoundCloud playlists to Spotify for free?
Yes — the free tier moves up to 600 songs and one playlist with no card required. Upgrade for unlimited transfers, Auto-Sync and Cloud Backup.
Is there an app to transfer playlists from SoundCloud to Spotify?
FreeYourMusic is a playlist transfer app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux that moves playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists from SoundCloud to Spotify.
Can I transfer my SoundCloud playlists to Spotify for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from SoundCloud to Spotify for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own SoundCloud and Spotify accounts.
What exactly transfers from SoundCloud to Spotify?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where SoundCloud and Spotify provide them, with title and artist matching as a fallback — see the compatibility table above for the exact feature list of this pair.
What is a playlist transfer?
A playlist transfer is the process of moving your music playlists from one streaming service to another. Instead of rebuilding your playlist manually, tools like FreeYourMusic let you transfer playlists automatically—saving you time and effort.
Can I transfer playlists between any music streaming services?
Yes! With FreeYourMusic, you can transfer playlists between major services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and more.
Do I need to create a new account to transfer playlists?
No, you don’t need a new account. Just connect your existing streaming accounts in the FreeYourMusic app, and you can start your playlist transfer right away.
Will all songs transfer over perfectly?
Most of the time, yes. FreeYourMusic uses a smart matching system to find the same or similar songs across platforms. While rare, some tracks may be unavailable on your new service and won’t transfer.
Does FreeYourMusic keep my playlist names and order?
Absolutely. When you transfer playlists, FreeYourMusic preserves your playlist titles, song order, and even multiple playlists at once.
How long does a playlist transfer take?
It depends on the size of your playlists and the speed of your internet connection, but most playlist transfers take just a few minutes.
Can I transfer playlists from a free account?
Yes! You can transfer playlists from both free and premium accounts, although some streaming services may have limitations on access.