# Nuclear: Free Open Source Alternative to Deezer, SoundCloud, Spotify

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/nuclear
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Nuclear (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Deezer, SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube Music. Open-source desktop music player for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search artists and tracks across multiple sources, build playlists, and listen without ads or tracking.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Nuclear
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://nuclearplayer.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/nukeop/nuclear
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 18.9k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/nukeop/nuclear or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Nuclear saves up to $100/mo ($1,200/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Deezer](https://caniforkit.com/deezer) | [hosting](https://caniforkit.com/category/hosting) | $25/mo | [Compare Deezer vs Nuclear](https://caniforkit.com/vs/deezer-vs-nuclear) |
| [SoundCloud](https://caniforkit.com/soundcloud) | [hosting](https://caniforkit.com/category/hosting) | $25/mo | [Compare SoundCloud vs Nuclear](https://caniforkit.com/vs/soundcloud-vs-nuclear) |
| [Spotify](https://caniforkit.com/spotify) | [hosting](https://caniforkit.com/category/hosting) | $25/mo | [Compare Spotify vs Nuclear](https://caniforkit.com/vs/spotify-vs-nuclear) |
| [YouTube Music](https://caniforkit.com/youtube-music) | [hosting](https://caniforkit.com/category/hosting) | $25/mo | [Compare YouTube Music vs Nuclear](https://caniforkit.com/vs/youtube-music-vs-nuclear) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Nuclear free and open source?
Nuclear is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Open-source desktop music player for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search artists and tracks across multiple sources, build playlists, and listen without ads or tracking.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Nuclear?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
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- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)