What is Earth.fm?
Earth.fm is a streaming library of real nature sounds. It holds more than 1,000 recordings from around the world, such as forests, oceans, rain, ice and wildlife, made by field recordists. You can explore the recordings by place or listen to themed playlists for focus, sleep or a change of scene.
It is run as a non-profit and is fiscally sponsored by The Biodiversity Group. Free listeners can play a selection of the recordings, while members get the full library, offline listening, favourites and their own playlists. The money from memberships helps fund the library, research on noise pollution and grants for new recordists.
Main Features
- More than 1,000 nature recordings from around the world
- Explore sounds by place
- Themed playlists such as forest, underwater and sleep sounds
- Mobile apps as well as the website
- Offline listening, favourites and playlists for members
- Run as a non-profit
How to Get Started with Earth.fm
- Open earth.fm in your browser.
- Pick a place or a playlist that sounds good to you.
- Press play and let the recording run in the background.
- Explore other recordings from around the world.
- Become a member if you want the full library and offline listening.
Earth.fm Pricing
Earth.fm is free to listen to with a selection of recordings. A paid membership unlocks the full library of more than 1,000 recordings, offline listening, favourites and playlists. Check the site for current prices.
Who Should Use It?
- People who focus better with nature sounds
- Anyone who uses sound to relax or fall asleep
- Nature lovers who cannot get outside
- Teachers and students curious about soundscapes
Earth.fm Alternatives
- myNoise offers detailed noise and nature sound generators.
- Rainy Mood plays the sound of rain to help you relax or focus.
- Radio Garden lets you tune into live radio stations around the globe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Earth.fm free?
Yes, you can listen for free to a selection of recordings. A paid membership unlocks the full library and extra features.
Who runs Earth.fm?
Earth.fm is run as a non-profit and is fiscally sponsored by The Biodiversity Group.
What do Earth.fm members get?
Members get every recording in the library, offline listening, favourites and their own playlists.
Is there an Earth.fm app?
Yes. Earth.fm has a mobile app as well as the website.