Songlink and Songwhip alternatives: what to use now
Why people are looking for an alternative
Songwhip was acquired by The Orchard and shut down on July 22, 2024. Its servers went offline permanently, so every Songwhip link in old posts, bios, and group chats simply stopped working. There was no export tool and no migration path.
Songlink/Odesli is still running and remains a solid music smart-link tool. But it is deliberately narrow: music only, built around link pages rather than the mobile share sheet. If your sharing looks like real life (a song for the drive, then the restaurant address), a music-only tool covers half the job.
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How the options compare
What makes JamShare different
JamShare is built around the way people actually share from a phone. You share a song or a place from the app you're already in, tap JamShare in the share sheet, and send one link. Recipients open it in whichever app they use. They don't need an account or the app on their end.
It also keeps a history of everything you've shared and lets recipients set a default music and map app, so repeat shares open instantly. Playlist sharing supports Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Apple Music.
What the Songwhip shutdown taught everyone
Thousands of Songwhip links died overnight because the service that hosted them disappeared. It's a fair reason to care about link persistence when you pick a replacement. JamShare stores your shared links so you can find and reuse them later instead of digging through message threads, and your share history stays in your account.
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FAQ
What is the best free Songlink or Odesli alternative?
It depends on the job. For sharing songs, albums, and playlists with friends on different apps, plus map links, JamShare is a free alternative built around the mobile share sheet. For artist-style landing pages, other smart-link platforms may fit better. For moving your own library between accounts, use a transfer tool like Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic.
What happened to Songwhip?
Songwhip was acquired by The Orchard and shut down on July 22, 2024. Its servers went permanently offline, so existing Songwhip links no longer work and there was no export tool for old links.
Do old Songwhip links still work?
No. Songwhip's servers are offline, so links created with Songwhip stopped resolving after the July 2024 shutdown. Any Songwhip links in old posts or bios need to be recreated with another tool.
How is JamShare different from Songlink/Odesli?
Songlink/Odesli focuses on music smart links and landing pages. JamShare is built for everyday person-to-person sharing from the mobile share sheet, and it also converts map links across Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, so one app covers both songs and places.
Can JamShare replace Songwhip for artists and labels?
Partly. JamShare creates one universal link recipients open in their own music app, which covers everyday sharing and recommendations. Artists who need pre-save campaigns and marketing analytics should look at dedicated smart-link marketing platforms for those features.
Is JamShare free?
Yes. JamShare currently offers free music and location sharing, with iOS and Android apps and a web version.