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Open-source Music Sharity converts streaming links across five platforms, no tracking

Music Sharity addresses the streaming silo problem - convert links between Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, and Tidal without handing over listening data. Built on Flutter, uses the Odesli API, and works offline. No iOS version yet.

Open-source Music Sharity converts streaming links across five platforms, no tracking

The friction point

Your team shares music links across platforms. Someone sends Spotify, you're on Apple Music. Someone else uses Tidal. The sharing friction is minor but constant - and every platform wants to keep you in their ecosystem.

Music Sharity, a GPL v3 open-source app, converts links between Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, and Tidal. It's built on Flutter 3.38.5, runs on Android (via Google Play), Windows, Linux, and web (as a PWA). iOS/macOS require Apple hardware for testing - the project is actively seeking contributors with access.

The architecture

The app leverages the Odesli API for platform conversion. User shares link → Music Sharity → Odesli API → converted links returned. State management uses Provider pattern, local storage via Hive for conversion history. Native Android share integration means you can convert directly from streaming apps.

The technical stack: Flutter for cross-platform deployment, Material Design 3 for UI, GitHub Actions for CI/CD. No user accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics. Data stays on device.

What this means in practice

This addresses a genuine interoperability problem in enterprise settings where teams use mixed platforms. The privacy-first approach (zero data collection, offline-capable) matters for organizations concerned about tracking.

Limitations worth noting: Despite promotional claims, SoundCloud support isn't listed in official documentation. The app needs more platform coverage for enterprise use - Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and regional services remain gaps.

The open-source model (community-driven, no premium tiers) removes the subscription friction that plagues similar tools like SongShift, TuneMyMusic, and Soundiiz. But it also means sustainability depends on volunteer contributions.

The trade-offs

No iOS version yet - that's a significant gap given Apple Music's enterprise presence. The reliance on Odesli API means the app's functionality depends on a third-party service. If Odesli changes terms or goes down, Music Sharity stops working.

For organizations exploring cross-platform music sharing (common in creative agencies, media companies), this solves a specific pain point. For everyone else, it's a nice-to-have that addresses platform lock-in without adding another subscription.