How to download SoundCloud on Mac — there is no official app, but there is Nuage

Many macOS users are looking for the official SoundCloud app in the App Store — but it’s not there. SoundCloud hasn’t released a native Mac app yet. However, there is a way out: you can install Nuage — a free, open-source, and lightweight client that completely replaces the official app.

Nuage is not just a website wrapper. It's a full desktop client that syncs with your SoundCloud account, giving you access to playlists, likes, subscriptions, listening history, and even managing downloads (if you have a Pro account).

How to Download and Install Nuage on Mac (Step-by-Step Instructions)

1. Go to the Nuage releases page
   Open the official releases page on GitHub:
   https://github.com/lbrndnr/nuage-macos/releases
2. Download the latest version
   Find the latest release (e.g. v0.0.8) and download the file from with the extension .zip — usually it is called Nuage.app.zip.
3. Install the application
   Unzip the archive. You will get the file Nuage.app. Just drag it to the Applications folder.
4. Launch Nuage
   Open the Applications folder and double-click the Nuage icon. On first launch, macOS may block the application — this is normal, since the developer has not been verified by Apple.
5. Allow launch in Security settings
   If a warning appears, go to:
   System Preferences → Privacy & Security
   Scroll down — you will see a message about the blocked Nuage application. Click “Open Anyway” and confirm the action.
6. Log in and start listening
   After launching, click the “Log in to SoundCloud” button. You will be redirected to the SoundCloud website for authorization. After logging in, your entire library will sync automatically. Done!

Now you have a full-fledged SoundCloud client on Mac — without a browser, with a user-friendly interface and support for all the main functions. And all this is free and without ads.

Why is Nuage the best alternative?

• ✅ Fully syncs with your SoundCloud account
• ✅ Minimalistic and fast interface
• ✅ Supports Mac hotkeys and media keys
• ✅ Works offline (after caching tracks)
• ✅ No ads or trackers
• ✅ Free and open source

Enjoy unlimited music — right from your desktop Mac!