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Noizio alternatives
Noizio compared with 5 alternatives: Dark Noise, Noisli, A Soft Murmur, myNoise and Blanket.
Noizio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NoizioThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Dark Noise | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Noisli | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| A Soft Murmur | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| myNoise | Free plan · from $10 one-time | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Blanket | Free | Free | Linux |
How each one differs from Noizio
- 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). Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac.
- Only Noizio lists a web app.
- Only Noizio lists an Android app.
- Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Falling asleep or masking noise with a simple sound app
- 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. Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac.
- Only Noizio lists macOS and Android apps.
- Noizio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working
- Free plan · from $14.99/yr
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. Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac.
- Only Noizio lists a macOS app.
- Noizio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Masking noise in a library, coffee shop or shared office
- 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). Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac.
- Only Noizio lists a macOS app.
- Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work
- Free
Blanket
Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop
- Blanket is free. Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac.
- Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
- Only Noizio lists a web app.
- Only Noizio lists macOS, 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 Noizio
- Each platform is bought separately: $2.99 on iPhone and iPad, $9.99 on Mac and a $4.99 unlock on Android, at US store prices.
- No Windows app yet: the site says Noizio for Windows is on the way and takes email addresses for a launch notice.
- Noizio Lite for Mac and the free Android app each include 5 sounds; the rest of the library needs the paid version or the web mixer.
- The Pomodoro timer and alarm are listed for the Mac apps only; the iPhone and Android listings describe a sleep timer.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Noizio?
The alternatives to Noizio in this directory are Dark Noise, Noisli, A Soft Murmur, myNoise and Blanket. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Noizio.
Is there a free alternative to Noizio?
Yes. Blanket is free to use. Dark Noise, Noisli, A Soft Murmur and myNoise have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Noizio alternatives work on Linux?
The Noizio listing does not include a Linux app. Blanket lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Noizio?
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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