Ad-free browsing (for some), desktop notifications, and media key support. SoundCleod
| Feature | Desktop (Web/PWA) | Mobile App | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 256kbps AAC | 128kbps AAC (192kbps on Go+) | | Offline Listening | No | Yes (Go+/Next only) | | Upload Music | Yes | No | | Comment Scrubbing | Best (see comments on waveform) | Limited | | Background Play | Yes (if browser open) | Yes (native) | | Battery Drain | High (laptop) | Low | soundcloud desktop
Safari does not support PWAs fully. Use Chrome or Edge for the best experience. Discontinued
Discontinued. SoundCloud officially deprecated the standalone desktop app around 2017–2018. The company shifted focus entirely to its mobile apps and web-based platform. You cannot download an official, working version of the legacy desktop app from SoundCloud today. You cannot download an official, working version of
To get the most out of your SoundCloud desktop experience, consider these habits:
Have you tried the SoundCloud PWA? Let us know in the comments if you miss the original desktop app.
While SoundCloud does not offer a feature-parity official desktop application for Windows or macOS that matches its mobile app, users have several ways to bring the platform out of the browser tab: Option Type Key Features SoundCloud.com Full creator tools, uploads, and account management. Open Source Auryo , SoundNode