Listen together, anywhere

Synchronized audio and media playback across devices. YouTube, Spotify, local files -- all in perfect sync.

Thin signaling, local playback

Each device plays its own audio. Cicada just keeps everyone on the same beat.

Sub-40ms sync

Graduated drift correction keeps playback within human perception thresholds. Rate adjustment for smooth catch-up, hard seek only when needed.

Any source

YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, local files via mpv/VLC. One room, mixed sources. Each device plays locally -- no audio relay, no DRM issues.

No signup for guests

Create a room, share a 6-character code. Guests join instantly -- no account, no install friction for your partner or friends.

Privacy-first

No audio capture, no media relay. The server only sees timestamps and room codes. Your content stays between you and your streaming service.

Leader/follower

Room creator leads by default. Transfer leadership anytime. Play, pause, seek -- everyone follows. No fighting over the remote.

EUR 2/month

Duet plan for couples. 7-day free trial, no card required. Ensemble (8 people) and Orchestra (25 people) tiers for bigger groups.

Synced in under a minute

1. Install extension
# Chrome Web Store (Firefox coming)
Install Cicada extension
# Or load unpacked from GitHub
2. Create a room
# Click the Cicada icon
Enter your name > Create Room
# You get a 6-character code
Room code: ABC123
3. Share the code
# Send the code to your partner
# They install the extension too
Join Room > ABC123
4. Play together
# Open the same video/song
# Leader controls playback
Play, pause, seek -- all in sync

7-day free trial, then simple tiers

No card required to start. Cancel anytime.

Ensemble

EUR 4/mo
8 people
  • Everything in Duet
  • Desktop daemon
  • Priority support
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Orchestra

EUR 7/mo
25 people
  • Everything in Ensemble
  • Vanity room codes
  • API access
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