--- title: "Howwe alternatives" description: "Compare 18 published alternatives to Howwe." canonical_url: "https://liners.com/howwe/alternatives" markdown_url: "https://liners.com/howwe/alternatives.md" type: "product-alternatives" language: "en" updated_at: "2026-10-25T12:56:44.350Z" --- # Howwe alternatives Compare 18 published alternatives to Howwe. ## Breadcrumbs - [Howwe](/howwe) - [Alternatives](/howwe/alternatives) ## Summary Compare 18 published alternatives to Howwe. ## About these alternatives The most useful Howwe alternatives in 2026 are [Audiomack](/audiomack), [AfroCharts](/afrocharts), [Mdundo](/mdundo), [DStv](/dstv), and [CANAL+](/canalplus). The right pick depends on whether you want Uganda-focused news plus music in one place, pure African music streaming and downloads, or subscription TV and sport. Howwe is a Ugandan news and entertainment platform focused on Ugandan headlines and pop culture, with a music catalogue layer built around artist pages, audio, videos, lyrics, and charts. It is available on the web and on Android, with separate apps for news and music. People usually search for Howwe alternatives because Howwe is tightly centred on Uganda, so it is less useful if you want broader Africa-wide discovery, more consistent streaming-first experiences, or a dedicated artist-first upload and distribution flow rather than a news-and-music hybrid. Others switch because they want a subscription TV catalogue, live channels, or sport, which is a different product category entirely. None of this makes Howwe a poor choice; it means the market now has specialists worth comparing. ## What to Compare When Choosing a Howwe Alternative - **Country availability**: confirm the app supports where you are, for example Uganda coverage versus multi-country African catalogues. - **Streaming vs download options**: some services focus on streaming, others are built around downloads for tighter data budgets. - **Artist uploads and creator tools**: if you publish music, prioritise platforms that are explicitly artist-first and support uploads. - **Charts and discovery by country**: look for Top 100 style charts, country filters, and playlists if discovery is your main goal. - **Content mix**: decide if you want only music, or music plus other entertainment like live TV, movies, and sport. - **Device and platform support**: check whether you need web access, Android support, or both. - **Monetisation model**: compare free, freemium, and subscription options, plus what you get for paying. Use the Liners filters below to compare Howwe alternatives side by side on streaming, downloads, creator features, and where each app works. ## Compare Howwe competitors by what you want to do - **If you want African music discovery beyond Uganda**: [AfroCharts](/afrocharts) is built around discovering African music by country, while [Mdundo](/mdundo) focuses on African music streaming and downloads across multiple markets. - **If you are an artist uploading and promoting music**: [Audiomack](/audiomack) is positioned as an artist-first platform for uploads and discovery. - **If you are replacing Howwe for TV, movies, or sport**: [DStv](/dstv) and [CANAL+](/canalplus) are closer matches because they are subscription live TV and on-demand services. The Liners directory below organises apps like Howwe across [Media & Entertainment](/categories/media-entertainment) so you can filter by [Uganda](/countries/uganda), compare [Streaming](/tags/streaming) options, and narrow by [B2C](/tags/b2c), [Content Creation](/tags/content-creation), [Music Distribution](/tags/music-distribution), or [Online Store](/tags/online-store) features before choosing what to use instead of Howwe. ## Alternatives | Name | URL | Tagline | Country | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Audiomack | /audiomack | Upload and discover unlimited music and podcasts for free | Nigeria | 3.8 | | AfroCharts | /afrocharts | Stream, download, and discover African music by country | | | | UgMuziki | /ugmuziki | Stream and download Ugandan music in one place | Uganda | | | Mdundo | /mdundo | Stream and download African music legally, even on a budget | Kenya | 5 | | CANAL+ | /canalplus | Watch live TV, sports, and on-demand shows by subscription | Côte d'Ivoire | 3.9 | | DStv | /dstv | Live TV, sport, and on-demand entertainment by subscription | South Africa | 3.1 | | GOtv | /gotv-africa | Manage pay TV subscriptions, payments, and channel guides online | Nigeria | | | StarTimes | /startimes | Pay TV and streaming entertainment across Africa | Nigeria | 4.5 | | Etokwa Music | /etokwa-music | Stream Ugandan music and support artists directly | Uganda | | | Teraki | /teraki | Listen to East African audiobooks and podcasts anywhere | Ethiopia | | | UgaTunes | /ugatunes | Discover Ugandan music and distribute releases worldwide | Uganda | | | AzamTV MAX | /azamtv-max | Stream live TV, sports, and on-demand shows anywhere | Tanzania | | | Azam TV | /azam-tv | Watch live TV and on-demand Swahili and English shows | Tanzania | | | Afripods | /afripods | Host, distribute, and monetize African podcasts | Kenya | | | AfroPublish | /afropublish | Stream African music, publish releases, and license beats | South Africa | | | Playfre | /playfre | Free and paid music streaming for African listeners | Nigeria | | | Djaminn | /djaminn | Record, share, and build songs with musicians worldwide | | | | Zuku | /zuku | Fiber internet and TV subscriptions for East African homes | Kenya | | ## Related pages - [Product page](/howwe) - [Alternatives](/howwe/alternatives) - [Reviews](/howwe/reviews) - [Transparency](/howwe/transparency) ## Access and citation - [Canonical HTML page](https://liners.com/howwe/alternatives) - [Markdown route index](/sitemap.md) - [Agent access guide](/llms.txt)