Best Song Finder Apps and Sites for Videos (2026)
The best ways to find a song from a video in 2026: FindTunes, Shazam, Google, YouTube Music, SoundHound, AHA Music and more, compared by what each one actually works from.
By the FindTunes team · Updated
Open the song finder| Tool | Paste a video link | Upload a clip | Listens out loud | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FindTunes | Yes: TikTok, YouTube, Reels, Facebook, X, Twitch | Yes | Yes (mic) | Songs in social videos, sound off, same phone |
| Shazam | No | No | Yes | Music playing around you or in another app |
| Google (Circle to Search, hum to search) | No | No | Yes | Android phones, humming a tune |
| YouTube Music sound search | No | No | Yes | Humming or playing a song near your phone |
| SoundHound | No | No | Yes | Singing or humming a melody |
| AHA Music | Yes | Yes | Yes (browser) | Desktop browser, file scans |
| SongFromLink / SongFromShorts | Yes | Varies | Varies | Quick single link lookups |
| AudioTag.info | No | Yes | No | Identifying an audio file |
How we picked
Most people searching for a song from a video have one of three things: a link, a saved clip, or a video playing right now. The right tool depends on which one you have, so this list is sorted by what each tool can start from.
This page is written by FindTunes. We describe other tools by what their own sites and app stores say, and we have not run a controlled accuracy test, so we do not rank anyone by match rate. Check each site for current prices.
1. FindTunes: best when you have the video link
Paste a TikTok, YouTube, Shorts, Instagram Reel, Facebook, X or Twitch link and FindTunes listens to the video's audio and returns the song name, artist, cover art and a preview, with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Amazon Music links. You can also upload a clip or screen recording, or let it listen through your mic.
The big difference from Shazam is that you do not need a second device or your sound on. It also finds other songs in the same video, has a lyrics finder, and a Chrome extension that listens to the tab you are watching. You get free searches to start, and plans start at $1.50 a month billed yearly.
2. Shazam: best for music playing around you
Shazam identifies music playing nearby and, according to Apple, in apps like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. On iPhone it is built into Control Center as Music Recognition. It is free and fast when the song is loud and clear.
It cannot take a link, so you need to play the video out loud while it listens, and talking or effects over the music can stop a match. If the video is muted, private, or the song is buried under a voiceover, a link or upload based tool is the better choice.
3. Google: best on Android and for humming
On many Pixel and Samsung phones, Circle to Search has a music button that listens to what is playing on the phone. The Google app also has Search a song, which works if you hum, whistle or sing a few seconds of the tune.
Like Shazam, it needs the sound playing. It is great when you only remember the melody, which no link based tool can help with.
4. YouTube Music sound search
The YouTube Music app has a sound search option in search that listens for a song you play, sing or hum. It is a good pick if you already use YouTube Music because the result opens straight in the app.
It does not accept links either, so it works best when you can play the video on another device or hum the tune.
5. SoundHound
SoundHound is a long running music recognition app known for matching songs from singing and humming as well as recorded music. It shows lyrics while the song plays.
If the song is from a video you can open on your phone, you still need to play it out loud for SoundHound to hear it.
6. AHA Music
AHA Music offers a browser extension, file upload and a video link tool. Its site lists plan limits for longer scans, so check the pricing page before scanning a long video.
It is a solid desktop option. Many browser recognizers use the same underlying music catalogs, so if one tool cannot match a clip, trying a clearer part of the video usually helps more than switching tools.
7. Single purpose link finders
Sites like SongFromLink and SongFromShorts focus on pasting one link and getting a name back. They are handy for a quick lookup; check what platforms and limits each one supports today.
If you find songs often, look for history, playlists, similar songs and a way to search a specific moment of a long video. Those save time once you are doing it every day.
Which one should you use?
Have a link? Use a link based finder like FindTunes. Hearing it right now? Shazam or Circle to Search. Only remember the tune? Google hum to search or SoundHound. Have a saved video? Upload it to FindTunes or AHA Music.
No tool can identify every song. Unreleased tracks, heavy edits and music under loud talking are the usual reasons for no match. Try the part where the music is clearest before giving up.
Questions
What is the best app to find a song from a video?
If you have the video link, a link based finder like FindTunes works without playing the sound. If the video is playing right now, Shazam or Circle to Search can listen to it. If you only remember the tune, Google hum to search works best.
Can Shazam find a song from a video link?
No. Shazam listens to sound, so you have to play the video out loud. To use the link itself, paste it into FindTunes.
Is there a free song finder for videos?
Yes. Shazam and Google are free, and FindTunes gives you free searches to start with no signup.