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myNoise alternatives

myNoise compared with 8 alternatives: Noisli, A Soft Murmur, Brain.fm, Endel, Dark Noise and 3 more.

myNoise has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). 6 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
myNoiseThis toolFree plan · from $10 one-timeYesWeb, iOS, Android
NoisliFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS
A Soft MurmurFree plan · from $14.99/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
Brain.fmFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
EndelFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Dark NoiseFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
BlanketFreeFreeLinux
focus.musicFree trial · from $3.33/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
NoizioFree plan · from $2.99 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android

How each one differs from myNoise

  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. myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • Only myNoise lists an Android app.
    • myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working

    Noisli vs myNoiseNoisli 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. myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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

    A Soft Murmur vs myNoiseA Soft Murmur pricing and details

  3. Brain.fm

    Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation

    • Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • myNoise has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Brain.fm also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who find lyrics distracting while they work

    Brain.fm vs myNoiseBrain.fm pricing and details

  4. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • Only Endel lists macOS and Windows apps.

    Suits: People who work or study better with background sound than silence

    Endel vs myNoiseEndel 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). myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.
    • Only myNoise lists a web app.
    • Only myNoise lists an Android app.

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

    Dark Noise vs myNoiseDark Noise pricing and details

  6. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only myNoise lists a web app.
    • Only myNoise lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Linux users who want background noise while they work

    Blanket vs myNoiseBlanket pricing and details

  7. focus.music

    Human-made instrumental music for timed focus sessions

    • focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly. myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • myNoise has a free plan. focus.music does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only focus.music lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who work best to instrumental music without vocals

    focus.music vs myNoisefocus.music pricing and details

  8. 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. myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • Only Noizio lists a macOS app.
    • Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.

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

    Noizio vs myNoiseNoizio pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in myNoise

  • Free visitors see only a curated selection of generators; the full index needs a donation.
  • A website donation does not unlock the mobile apps, which are sold separately through the app stores.
  • App pricing is not on the website: the US App Store lists unlocks at $14.99 and $19.99, and Google Play lists in-app items from $0.99 to $24.99.
  • The sounds are for personal use only; commercial or public use needs a license from myNoise.
myNoise pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to myNoise?

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

Is there a free alternative to myNoise?

Yes. Blanket is free to use. Noisli, A Soft Murmur, Endel, Dark Noise and Noizio have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which myNoise alternatives work on Windows?

The myNoise listing does not include a Windows app. Brain.fm, Endel and focus.music list one.

Which myNoise alternatives work on macOS?

The myNoise listing does not include a macOS app. Brain.fm, Endel, Dark Noise, focus.music and Noizio list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to myNoise?

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 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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