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A Soft Murmur alternatives
A Soft Murmur compared with 5 alternatives: Noisli, myNoise, Dark Noise, Noizio and Blanket.
A Soft Murmur has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Soft MurmurThis tool | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Noisli | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| myNoise | Free plan · from $10 one-time | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Dark Noise | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Noizio | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Blanket | Free | Free | Linux |
How each one differs from A Soft Murmur
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Noisli
Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor
- Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once. A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
- Only A Soft Murmur lists an Android app.
- Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working
- Free plan · from $10 one-time
myNoise
Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators
- myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
- myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Dark Noise
Ambient noise app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with custom mixes
- Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
- Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.
- Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
- Only A Soft Murmur lists an Android app.
- Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Falling asleep or masking noise with a simple sound app
- Free plan · from $2.99 one-time
Noizio
Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser
- Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac. A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
- Only Noizio lists a macOS app.
- Noizio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want ambient sound without a subscription or account
- Free
Blanket
Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop
- Blanket is free. A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
- Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
- Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
- Only A Soft Murmur lists iOS and Android apps.
- Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Linux users who want background noise while they work
Limits worth knowing in A Soft Murmur
- The free web app has 10 sounds; the other 15 in its list need Pro at $14.99 a year.
- The mobile apps include four sounds free, and the rest are in-app purchases.
- The site's upgrade screen says Pro's extra sounds work on the web and Android only; the iOS release notes say Pro accounts get its added sounds, and others buy packs.
- There is no desktop app. The App Store's latest version is dated 10/13/2023 and Google Play shows the Android app as updated on Aug 23, 2023.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to A Soft Murmur?
The alternatives to A Soft Murmur in this directory are Noisli, myNoise, Dark Noise, Noizio and Blanket. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with A Soft Murmur.
Is there a free alternative to A Soft Murmur?
Yes. Blanket is free to use. Noisli, myNoise, Dark Noise and Noizio have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which A Soft Murmur alternatives work on macOS?
The A Soft Murmur listing does not include a macOS app. Dark Noise and Noizio list one.
Which A Soft Murmur alternatives work on Linux?
The A Soft Murmur listing does not include a Linux app. Blanket lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to A Soft Murmur?
Blanket is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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