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Blanket alternatives

Blanket compared with 5 alternatives: Noisli, A Soft Murmur, myNoise, Noizio and Dark Noise.

Blanket is free to use. 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BlanketThis toolFreeFreeLinux
NoisliFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS
A Soft MurmurFree plan · from $14.99/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
myNoiseFree plan · from $10 one-timeYesWeb, iOS, Android
NoizioFree plan · from $2.99 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
Dark NoiseFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS

How each one differs from Blanket

  1. 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. Blanket is free.
    • Only Noisli lists a web app.
    • Only Noisli lists an iOS app.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working

    Noisli vs BlanketNoisli pricing and details

  2. A Soft Murmur

    Ambient sound mixer for the browser, iPhone and Android

    • A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each. Blanket is free.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Masking noise in a library, coffee shop or shared office

    A Soft Murmur vs BlanketA Soft Murmur pricing and details

  3. myNoise

    Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators

    • myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). Blanket is free.
    • Only myNoise lists a web app.
    • Only myNoise lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work

    myNoise vs BlanketmyNoise pricing and details

  4. 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. Blanket is free.
    • Only Noizio lists a web app.
    • Only Noizio lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Noizio can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who want ambient sound without a subscription or account

    Noizio vs BlanketNoizio pricing and details

  5. 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). Blanket is free.
    • Only Dark Noise lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Falling asleep or masking noise with a simple sound app

    Dark Noise vs BlanketDark Noise pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Blanket

  • Linux only, from Flathub or distribution packages. The README lists Windows, macOS, Android and web apps only under Related Projects, as apps inspired by Blanket.
  • The built-in library is 14 sounds; anything else has to be added as a custom audio file.
  • The latest release, 0.8.0, is dated July 27, 2025; the one before it, 0.7.0, came out in April 2024.
Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Blanket?

The alternatives to Blanket in this directory are Noisli, A Soft Murmur, myNoise, Noizio and Dark Noise. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Blanket.

Is there a free alternative to Blanket?

Yes. Noisli, A Soft Murmur, myNoise, Noizio and Dark Noise have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Blanket alternatives work on macOS?

The Blanket listing does not include a macOS app. Noizio and Dark Noise list one.

Which Blanket alternatives work on Android?

The Blanket listing does not include an Android app. A Soft Murmur, myNoise and Noizio list one.

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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