For many users, iTunes is a great program for managing songs, videos, and connections with their iPods. However, some users are frustrated by iTunes’s limitations or want to add features such as the ability to move songs to and from their iPod. These users need programs that are iTunes alternatives.
Listed below are some of the major iTunes alternatives. These programs come the closest to completely replacing iTunes on your Mac or PC. They are listed in no particular order.
1. Anapod Explorer
Price: Free to $30Platform: Windows
Supports: All iPod Models
File Types: MP3, AAC, WMA, Audible.com, Video
Compatible with iTunes Store files: Yes
Features: Copy files to and from iPod, playlists, PDA functions, search, custom skins
2. Songbird
Price: FreePlatform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Supports: No iPod Support yet
File Types: MP3, AAC, WMA, Video, Ogg Vorbis
Compatible with iTunes Store files: No
Features: Playlists, skins, CD burning, web browsing, search
3. EphPod
Price: FreePlatform: Windows
Supports: All iPod Models
File Types: MP3, AAC
Compatible with iTunes Store files: Unclear
Features: Playlists, Outlook contacts, information downloads
4. gtkpod
Price: FreePlatform: Linux
Supports: All iPod Models
File Types: MP3, WAV, AAC, preliminary video support
Compatible with iTunes Store files: No
Features: Copy files to and from iPod, playlists, edit song information
5. iPodRip
Price: $14.95Platform: Windows and Mac OS X
Supports: All iPod Models
File Types: All iPod file types
Compatible with iTunes Store files: Yes
Features: Copy files to and from iPod, playlists, edit song information, rule-based imports
