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Move your playlists, liked songs, and followed artists from Spotify to SoundCloud without rebuilding anything by hand. Connect both accounts, pick what to move, and FreeYourMusic recreates it on SoundCloud with the same names and song order.
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Why move from Spotify to SoundCloud?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists, liked songs, and followed artists from Spotify to SoundCloud. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on SoundCloud, so you can fix it before you switch.
Supported transfers
Playlists (with original names + order), Liked songs / favorites, and Followed artists
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 Spotify to SoundCloud
Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.
Quick answer
To transfer Spotify to SoundCloud, install FreeYourMusic, select Spotify as the source and SoundCloud as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on SoundCloud and lists any track it could not match.
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Connect Spotify as the source
Open FreeYourMusic, tap the Spotify tile on the "Select source" screen and sign in on the Spotify sign-in page. FreeYourMusic does not store your Spotify password.
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Choose SoundCloud as the destination
On the "Select destination" screen, tap SoundCloud and sign in. FreeYourMusic needs access to your SoundCloud library to create the playlists there.
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Select what to move
Tick the playlists you want on SoundCloud. Use the filters and the search field to find them, or select everything to move your whole Spotify library at once.
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Start the transfer and check the results
Tap "Begin transfer". FreeYourMusic matches every song on SoundCloud, 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 Spotify to SoundCloud
Spotify as the source
A free Spotify account is enough. Spotify does not let apps read the playlists it makes for you, such as personalised mixes: copy their songs into your own playlist first.
Read the Spotify guide →SoundCloud as the destination
One SoundCloud playlist holds at most 500 songs from a transfer. FreeYourMusic splits longer playlists into parts.
Read the SoundCloud guide →What transfers from Spotify to SoundCloud
On every device
Move, convert or import: one transfer from Spotify to SoundCloud
Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your Spotify playlists to SoundCloud, convert a Spotify playlist into a SoundCloud playlist, or import your Spotify library into SoundCloud. FreeYourMusic does all three in one transfer, for one playlist or for a library of thousands of songs.
Keep Spotify and SoundCloud in sync
Still adding songs on Spotify? With Premium, Auto-Sync checks your transferred playlists and adds new songs to SoundCloud automatically, so both libraries stay the same. Pricing →
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Moving from Spotify to SoundCloud, explained
SoundCloud is where the music the majors miss tends to live — independent uploads, remixes, DJ sets, early demos and tracks straight from artists themselves. Moving there from Spotify means keeping the mainstream collection you know while stepping into a far more open, community-driven catalogue. FreeYourMusic reads your Spotify library through Spotify’s official sign-in and rebuilds your playlists, liked songs and followed artists inside SoundCloud.
This guide covers what transfers, what cannot, how songs are matched, how long it takes, and how the two services really differ. If you just want to get moving, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and pick what to transfer — the rest is here for the detail.
What transfers to SoundCloud, and what does not
Your playlists move with their names and order intact, your liked songs arrive as likes, and your followed artists come across where SoundCloud has them. Saved albums do not transfer to SoundCloud. Move everything or choose playlists one by one, with counts shown before you commit.
Expect a different match rate than a mainstream-to-mainstream move, because SoundCloud’s catalogue is built on independent uploads rather than label distribution. Spotify’s Discover Weekly and Release Radar copy only as a snapshot, podcasts stay behind, and local Spotify uploads have no streaming equivalent. On the flip side, SoundCloud holds remixes and edits Spotify simply does not carry.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each Spotify song is matched to the closest recording on SoundCloud, preferring the ISRC code where it exists and falling back to title, artist, album and duration otherwise. For mainstream releases that are officially on SoundCloud, matching is dependable.
Because so much of SoundCloud is user-uploaded, some studio tracks will not have an official counterpart, and some will exist only as remixes or re-uploads. FreeYourMusic never silently drops anything — uncertain tracks are flagged for one-tap Rematch with suggestions, so you decide whether an alternative upload is close enough.
How long does a Spotify to SoundCloud transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes, though match-checking on an independent 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 you are not tied to one device. Start the Spotify to SoundCloud move on your desktop and follow along on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
Spotify vs SoundCloud: what actually changes
These services solve different problems. Spotify is the polished mainstream — huge catalogue, Discover Weekly, Wrapped and slick recommendations. SoundCloud is the open frontier: unsigned artists, remixes, DJ mixes and community around uploads, with a free ad-supported tier to explore it. Many people keep both because each covers a gap the other leaves.
The practical difference is coverage. For chart hits and major-label albums, Spotify wins on completeness; for edits, bootlegs, upcoming producers and tracks posted straight by the artist, SoundCloud is unmatched. Moving your Spotify library over gives you a familiar base inside that more adventurous world.
Do you need to keep Spotify while you transfer?
Yes — keep Spotify active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your Spotify library while copying it into SoundCloud, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move. Cancel Spotify only once you are happy.
SoundCloud has a free tier, so you can receive a transfer without paying, while its paid tiers add offline listening and remove ads. Both services connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Because SoundCloud coverage varies by track, transfer a representative playlist first and review the matches before moving everything — it sets realistic expectations for how much of your mainstream library has an official presence there. Tidy your Spotify playlists beforehand so you are not carrying clutter.
When the transfer finishes, spend a little longer than usual on the Rematch list; on an independent catalogue, a good alternative upload is often just a tap away. Then explore the remixes and edits of your favourite tracks — that is the reason SoundCloud is worth having.
Keeping Spotify and SoundCloud in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. Since many listeners keep both, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the libraries, pushing new additions across on a schedule so a song you save on Spotify shows up on SoundCloud where it exists there.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from SoundCloud back to Spotify, if you want to bring discoveries home. Your library stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect Spotify and SoundCloud, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try before upgrading.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my Spotify playlist to SoundCloud?
To transfer Spotify to SoundCloud, install FreeYourMusic, select Spotify as the source and SoundCloud as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on SoundCloud and lists any track it could not match.
What exactly transfers from Spotify to SoundCloud?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists, liked songs, and followed artists from Spotify to SoundCloud. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on SoundCloud, so you can fix it before you switch.
Can Spotify move my playlists to SoundCloud?
No. The Spotify import tool only brings music into Spotify. It cannot send your playlists to another service. To move your Spotify playlists to SoundCloud, use FreeYourMusic.
Can I transfer Spotify playlists to SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud?
Catalogs differ between services and regions. FreeYourMusic lists every song it could not match on SoundCloud, so you can pick another version with Rematch or skip it. Nothing is dropped without you seeing it.
Will my Spotify playlists be deleted?
No. FreeYourMusic copies your music to SoundCloud and leaves your Spotify library as it is. You decide later whether to keep or cancel your Spotify account.
How long does a Spotify to SoundCloud 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 Spotify and SoundCloud. You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.
Can I transfer Spotify to SoundCloud 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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