Hum to Search
Hum or play a few seconds of music in your browser to identify songs — no app download needed, paid with one-time credits.
About Hum to Search
Hum to Search is a song recognition tool that works in your browser: after granting microphone access, you can hum a melody to it, or let it listen to music playing nearby for 5-10 seconds, then view the identified song along with links to streaming platforms. It also supports uploading audio files for identification, and the official website says it can recognize songs from live performances and find the corresponding studio versions. Billing uses a one-time credit system, with 10 free credits for new accounts and no subscription or auto-renewal.
Best for
Best use cases
Identify a song title after hearing a melody
Recognize a song playing at a venue with background music
Find studio versions of songs performed at a live show after attending it
Occasional song searches without paying for a subscription — just buy as you go
Compare before choosing
The official comparison page states: compared with Shazam, Hum to Search supports hum-based recognition, requires no app download, performs better with background noise, and works instantly in the browser.
Features
Hum to search
The official site says recognition isn't limited to recordings that are playing — you can also search for songs by humming or singing a melody.
No app download needed
It works right in your browser with no app download or installation needed. After granting microphone access, humming or playing 5-10 seconds of music is enough to get a result.
Handles background noise better
According to the official comparison page, it performs better than Shazam in environments with background noise.
Recognizes live performances
The official site says it can recognize songs from live performances and help you find studio versions of your favorite live tracks.
Pros
- Supports recognition by humming or singing, not limited to recordings that are playing
- Works directly in the browser with no app download required
- Credits are purchased one-time, with no subscription or auto-renewal
- Technical errors do not consume credits
Pricing Plans
Starter pack (50 credits)
- 5 completed hum or music searches
- Each completed search consumes 10 credits, including cases with no match
- Technical errors do not consume credits
- No subscription or auto-renewal
Regular pack (100 credits)
- More completed hum or music searches
- Each completed search consumes 10 credits, including cases with no match
- Technical errors do not consume credits
- No subscription or auto-renewal
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Hum to Search's official website.