Find any song: guides
Song stuck in your head, playing in a video, or on in a shop? These guides show the fastest way to get its name, with or without lyrics.
Find a song by humming
Compare song finders
SoundCatch vs Shazam: Which One Should You Use?SoundCatch vs Shazam compared: humming, recorded music, saved videos, computers and price. Shazam is best for recorded music; SoundCatch also finds songs you hum.
SoundCatch vs SoundHound: Which Is Better for Humming?SoundCatch vs SoundHound compared: both find songs by humming. SoundHound is a free app with ads; SoundCatch works in any browser and also reads saved videos.
SoundCatch vs Google Hum to SearchSoundCatch vs Google hum to search: both find songs by humming. Google is free in the Google app on phones; SoundCatch works in any browser, including laptops.
The Best Song Finder Apps in 2026The best apps and tools to identify songs in 2026: Shazam, Google hum to search, SoundHound, SoundCatch, Midomi and Musipedia. Which to use for humming, videos or recorded music.
7 Shazam Alternatives in 2026Shazam can't hear humming or saved videos. 7 alternatives: Google hum to search, SoundHound, SoundCatch, Midomi, Musipedia, AHA Music and Reddit, and what each is best at.
Find a song by humming
How to Find a Song by Humming — No App NeededGot a song stuck in your head? Hum, sing, or whistle the melody and SoundCatch finds it. Works in your browser — no app download, no account needed.
How to Find a Song by Humming on iPhone (3 Free Ways)Song stuck in your head? Find it by humming on iPhone: in Safari with SoundCatch, with the Google app, or with SoundHound. Shazam and Siri can't recognise humming.
Hum to Search Online: Find a Song by Humming in Your BrowserHum to search from any browser, on phone, laptop or Chromebook. Hum, whistle or sing for 10 seconds and get the song name. No app, no account.
What's That Song That Goes "Da Da Da"? 6 Ways to Name ItA song stuck in your head with no lyrics? 6 ways to name it: hum it, search partial lyrics, check where you heard it, ask an AI, ask Reddit, or catch it next time it plays.
How to Find a Song by WhistlingCan't sing? Whistle the tune instead. How to find a song by whistling in your browser, with tips that make whistled melodies easier to recognise.
How to Identify a Piece of Classical MusicFind the name of a classical piece you heard: identify a recording, hum the theme, or use melody search tools made for classical music.
How to Find an Instrumental Song (No Lyrics)No lyrics to search? Find instrumental songs, beats and background music by humming, identifying the recording, or describing the sound.
How to Find a Song by Humming on AndroidFind a song by humming on Android: with the Google app, Google Assistant, or in Chrome with SoundCatch. No lyrics needed.
Song Stuck in Your Head? How to Name It (and Make It Stop)A song stuck in your head and you don't know the name? How to identify it by humming, why earworms happen, and what actually makes them go away.
How to Find an Old Song From Your ChildhoodRemember a song from childhood but not the name? Find it by humming, searching what you remember, checking old charts, or asking music communities.
How to Find a Song With Only a Few LyricsOnly remember a few words of a song? Search tricks that actually work: quotes, wildcards, misheard lyrics, and humming when the words don't help.
Google Hum to Search Not Working? Here's What to DoGoogle hum to search not finding your song, or not showing up? Common fixes (mic access, app version, how to hum) and alternatives that work in any browser.
Does Shazam Work With Humming?Shazam can't identify humming, singing or whistling. Here's why, and the free tools that can find a song by humming on iPhone, Android and computer.
Find a song from a video
How to Find a Song From a TikTok (5 Ways That Actually Work)Heard a song on TikTok but it says "original sound"? 5 ways to find it: the sound label, comments, Shazam, uploading the video to SoundCatch, or humming it.
How to Find a Song From an Instagram ReelThe Reel shows "Original audio" or no song name? 4 ways to find the song from an Instagram Reel: the audio label, the comments, a screen recording, or SoundCatch.
How to Find the Song in a YouTube VideoFind the song playing in a YouTube video: check the "Music" section in the description, the comments and timestamps, or identify it right in the tab with SoundCatch.
How to Find a Song From a YouTube ShortFind the song in a YouTube Short: tap the sound at the bottom, find the long version, or screen record the Short and upload it to SoundCatch.
How to Find the Song Playing on a Twitch StreamFind the song playing on a Twitch stream: check the stream overlay, ask the chat song command, or identify it in your browser tab with SoundCatch.
How to Find a Song From a Recording or Voice MemoRecorded a song on your phone but don't know what it is? Upload the voice memo, screen recording or video to SoundCatch and get the song name.
Find a song from where you heard it
How to Find a Song From a TV ShowHeard a great song in a TV episode? Find it by identifying it while it plays, checking scene-by-scene music sites like Tunefind, or searching the episode name with "song".
How to Find a Song From a MovieFind a song from a movie: identify it during the scene, check the credits, look the film up on soundtrack sites, or hum it afterwards.
What Song Is in That Commercial?Find the song from a TV or YouTube ad: identify it while it plays, search the brand and year, or check ad music databases. Works for TV, YouTube and streaming ads.
How to Find the Song Playing in a StoreFind the song playing in a shop, café, restaurant or gym: identify it in 8 seconds with your phone browser, or what to do when it's too noisy.
How to Find a Song on the RadioFind the song playing on the radio: read the station display, check the station's recently played list online, or identify it with SoundCatch. Safe ways to do it while driving.
How to Find a Song From a Video GameFind music from a video game: licensed songs vs the game's original soundtrack, where to look up game music, and how to identify a track while you play.
Songs playing on your computer
How to Identify Any Song Playing on Your Computer5 ways to identify songs playing on your computer in 2026 — from free browser tools to Chrome extensions. Find any song in seconds, even with headphones on.
Shazam for Desktop: How to Identify Songs Playing in Your BrowserLooking for a Shazam alternative that works on your computer? SoundCatch identifies songs playing in any browser tab or from your speakers — no phone needed.
Free tools
BPM & Key FinderFind the tempo, key and Camelot code of any song. Upload, listen or tap along.
Ringtone MakerTurn any song or video into an iPhone (.m4r) or Android ringtone. Free, in your browser.
Vocal Range TestSing your lowest and highest notes to find your vocal range and voice type. Free, in your browser.