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Moodist alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Moodist alternative is myNoise (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Moodist compared with 5 alternatives: A Soft Murmur, Noisli, myNoise, Rainy Mood and Blanket.
Moodist is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MoodistThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| A Soft Murmur | 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 |
| Rainy Mood | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Blanket | Free | Free | Linux |
Price against what you get
Moodist has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
A Soft Murmur, Noisli and myNoise score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Moodist
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.
- A Soft Murmur also lists iOS and Android apps.
- A Soft Murmur does not cover Pomodoro timer, which Moodist does.
Suits: Masking noise in a library, coffee shop or shared office
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.
- Noisli also lists an iOS app.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working
myNoise
Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators
- myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
- myNoise also lists iOS and Android apps.
- myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- myNoise does not cover Pomodoro timer, which Moodist does.
Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work
Rainy Mood
Rain sounds for studying, sleeping and relaxing
- Rainy Mood starts at $4.99 one-time, iOS app.
- Rainy Mood also lists an iOS app.
- Rainy Mood can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rainy Mood does not cover Pomodoro timer, which Moodist does.
Suits: People who want one simple rain sound, free, in a browser tab
Blanket
Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop
- Blanket is free.
- Blanket also lists a Linux app.
- Blanket lists no web app, which Moodist has.
- Blanket does not cover Pomodoro timer, which Moodist does.
Suits: Linux users who want background noise while they work
Limits worth knowing in Moodist
- There is no native mobile or desktop app; it runs in the browser and can be installed as a PWA.
- It is a one-person open-source project, supported by voluntary donations through Buy Me a Coffee.
- Some bundled sounds are under third-party licenses (Pixabay or CC0), as the README notes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Moodist?
The alternatives to Moodist in this directory are A Soft Murmur, Noisli, myNoise, Rainy Mood and Blanket. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Moodist.
Is there a free alternative to Moodist?
Yes. Blanket is free to use. A Soft Murmur, Noisli, myNoise and Rainy Mood have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Moodist alternatives work on Linux?
The Moodist listing does not include a Linux app. Blanket lists one.
Which Moodist alternatives work on Android?
The Moodist listing does not include an Android app. A Soft Murmur and myNoise list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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