These two services will let you identify any song simply by playing it near the microphone of your computer or mobile device. This way you can learn the track's name and author. ACRCloud and Midomi are two alternatives to Shazam that don't require installation. We'll walk you through the steps to recognize songs in just a few seconds.

ACRCloud

ACRCloud is one of the best options on the internet for recognizing music. The platform's database currently holds more than 400 million tracks. The service is free, but it has a limit of 10 recordings per day per IP address.

How to recognize songs with ACRCloud

  1. When you open the page, you'll see the "Record Now" option. Just click the button and then click "Record".
  2. At this point, you're ready to play the music near the device's microphone — record about fifteen seconds.
  3. When the recording finishes, the identification will appear automatically in the web page's interface.
How to Identify Music: Two Services That Tell You a Song's Name
Identification takes a while

Midomi

Midomi is another very good service for recognizing music online. One of its best features is its ability to also recognize singing into your device's microphone.

How to recognize music online with Midomi

  1. When you open the web page, you'll see the "Click and Sing or Hum" button. Simply click it and start singing, or hold a device playing the music nearby.
  2. After 10 seconds of recording, the platform will begin its search.
  3. The environment will recognize the song and show you the album cover, the title, and the artist.
How to Identify Music: Two Services That Tell You a Song's Name
You have to sing precisely

Both options are really interesting, although Midomi offers the singing option while ACRCloud has a larger music track database. Choose the one that best suits your needs!