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Why move from YouTube Music to SoundCloud?
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 YouTube Music playlists to SoundCloud
Select YouTube Music as a source
Use your current YouTube Music platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select SoundCloud as a destination
Select SoundCloud 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 YouTube Music service to SoundCloud and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your YouTube Music playlists have been moved to SoundCloud and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole YouTube Music library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from YouTube Music to SoundCloud
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
Moving from YouTube Music to SoundCloud, explained
SoundCloud is home to the music the majors miss — independent uploads, remixes, DJ sets and tracks posted straight by artists. If you liked YouTube Music for its breadth, SoundCloud extends that spirit into a community-driven world. FreeYourMusic reads your YouTube Music library through Google’s official sign-in and rebuilds your playlists, liked songs, saved albums 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 start, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and pick what to move — the detail is below.
What transfers to SoundCloud, and what does not
Your playlists move with names and order intact, liked songs arrive as likes, and saved albums and followed artists come across where SoundCloud has them. Move everything or choose playlists individually, with counts shown before you commit.
Expect a different match rate than a mainstream-to-mainstream move, since SoundCloud is built on independent uploads. Personal uploads from YouTube Music are your own files and cannot be matched, and podcasts stay behind. In return, SoundCloud holds remixes and edits neither service’s studio catalogue carries.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each YouTube Music 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 officially on SoundCloud, matching is dependable.
Because so much of SoundCloud is user-uploaded, some tracks will not have an official counterpart and some exist only as remixes or re-uploads. FreeYourMusic never silently drops anything — uncertain tracks are flagged for one-tap Rematch, so you decide whether an alternative is close enough.
How long does a YouTube Music 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 the move is not tied to one device. Start it on your laptop and follow along on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
YouTube Music vs SoundCloud: what actually changes
These services overlap in spirit but differ in makeup. YouTube Music is a broad, mostly official catalogue with a free tier, personal uploads and ties to YouTube. SoundCloud is the open frontier: unsigned artists, remixes, DJ mixes and community around uploads, also with a free tier. Many people keep both.
The practical difference is where the rare stuff lives. YouTube Music surfaces live and rare official-ish uploads; SoundCloud surfaces artist-posted originals, edits and bootlegs. Moving your YouTube Music library over gives you a familiar base inside SoundCloud’s more independent world.
Do you need to keep YouTube Music while you transfer?
Yes — keep YouTube Music active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your YouTube Music library while copying it into SoundCloud, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move.
Both services have free tiers, so neither side needs a paid plan for the move, though paid options add offline listening and remove ads. Both 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 library has an official presence there. Tidy your YouTube Music playlists beforehand.
When the transfer finishes, spend a little longer on the Rematch list; on an independent catalogue, a good alternative upload is often a tap away. Then explore the remixes and edits of your favourite tracks — that is the reason SoundCloud is worth having.
Keeping YouTube Music 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 on a schedule so a song you save on YouTube Music shows up on SoundCloud where it exists there.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from SoundCloud back to YouTube Music, if you want to bring discoveries home. Your library stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect YouTube Music and SoundCloud, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try first.
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Download free →Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my YouTube Music playlist to SoundCloud?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to YouTube Music and then SoundCloud 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 YouTube Music playlists to SoundCloud 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 YouTube Music to SoundCloud?
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 YouTube Music to SoundCloud.
Can I transfer my YouTube Music playlists to SoundCloud for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from YouTube Music to SoundCloud for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own YouTube Music and SoundCloud accounts.
What exactly transfers from YouTube Music to SoundCloud?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where YouTube Music and SoundCloud 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.