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Samson

Oratorio Baroque English Sacred Biblical Handel

Samson is an English language oratorio by George Frideric Handel, first performed at Covent Garden in London in 1743. Newburgh Hamilton's libretto draws principally on John Milton's dramatic poem Samson Agonistes, with additional biblical material concerning the captive Israelite hero and his confli...

8.1 Great

apps Top Samson Alternatives

The top alternative to Samson in 2026 is Belshazzar's Feast with a score of 9.3/10, followed by Saul (8.8) and Israel in Egypt (8.7).

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Belshazzar's Feast

Belshazzar's Feast

Walton’s *Belshazzar’s Feast* is a 20th-century oratorio based on the Book of Daniel. The work depicts the final, opulen...

20TH Century English Sacred Biblical
9.3 Excellent
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Saul

Saul

Saul is an oratorio by George Handel composed in 1739. It depicts the life of King Saul from the Hebrew Bible, exploring...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
8.8 Great
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Israel in Egypt

Israel in Egypt

Israel in Egypt is an English-language oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel in 1739. The work is unique within Ha...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
8.7 Great
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Solomon

Solomon

Solomon is an English oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel, premiered in 1749. The work uses a biblical libretto...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
8.5 Great
5
Jephte

Jephte

Jephte (Jephthah) is a Latin oratorio by Italian composer Giacomo Carissimi, believed to have been composed around 1649....

Baroque Italian Sacred Biblical
8.5 Great
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Jephtha

Jephtha

'Jephtha' is an oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel in 1751, featuring a libretto by Thomas Morell based on the...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
8.3 Great
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L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato

L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato

L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato is an English ode-oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel, premiering in Lond...

Baroque Literary English Secular
8.3 Great
8
Theodora

Theodora

"Theodora" is an oratorio in three acts composed by George Frideric Handel in 1750. The libretto, written by Thomas More...

Baroque English Sacred Christian
8.2 Great
9
Acis and Galatea

Acis and Galatea

"Acis and Galatea" is a pastoral masque or minor opera composed by George Frideric Handel, with an English text adapted...

Baroque Pastoral English Secular
8.2 Great
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Juditha triumphans

Juditha triumphans

Juditha triumphans is an oratorio by Antonio Vivaldi, cataloged as RV 644. Composed in 1716, it was written for the fema...

Baroque Italian Sacred Biblical
8.0 Great
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Belshazzar

Belshazzar

Belshazzar is an English oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel in 1744 and early 1745. The work features a librett...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
7.8 Good
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Judas Maccabaeus

Judas Maccabaeus

Judas Maccabaeus is an English-language oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel in 1746 to a libretto by Thomas More...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
7.6 Good
13
Athalia

Athalia

Athalia is an English-language oratorio by George Frideric Handel, completed and first performed in 1733 at the Sheldoni...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
7.3 Good
14
Esther

Esther

Esther is an English oratorio by George Frideric Handel based on the biblical story of the Jewish queen who protects her...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
7.0 Good
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Susanna

Susanna

Susanna is an English oratorio by George Frideric Handel, first performed in 1749. It is based on the story of Susanna a...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
6.8 Fair
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Joseph and His Brethren

Joseph and His Brethren

Joseph and His Brethren is an English-language oratorio by George Frideric Handel, first performed in London in 1744. Th...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
6.5 Fair
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Deborah

Deborah

Deborah is an English-language oratorio by George Frideric Handel, first performed in London in 1733. Its subject is the...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
6.5 Fair
18
Alexander Balus

Alexander Balus

Alexander Balus is an English oratorio by George Frideric Handel, composed in 1747 and first performed in 1748. Its libr...

Baroque English Sacred Biblical
6.3 Fair
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Occasional Oratorio

Occasional Oratorio

Occasional Oratorio is an English-language oratorio by George Frideric Handel, first performed in 1746. It was written d...

Baroque English Patriotic Sacred
5.8 Mediocre
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The Triumph of Time and Truth

The Triumph of Time and Truth

The Triumph of Time and Truth is an English oratorio by George Frideric Handel and the final completed work of his caree...

Baroque English Sacred Handel
5.5 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Samson Action
Belshazzar's Feast
Belshazzar's Feast
Oratorio 20TH Century English Sacred
9.3 Excellent +1.2 Compare
Saul
Saul
Oratorio Baroque English Sacred
8.8 Great +0.7 Compare
Israel in Egypt
Israel in Egypt
Oratorio Baroque English Sacred
8.7 Great +0.6 Compare
Solomon
Solomon
Oratorio Baroque English Sacred
8.5 Great +0.4 Compare
Jephte
Jephte
Oratorio Baroque Italian Sacred
8.5 Great +0.4 Compare
Jephtha
Jephtha
Oratorio Baroque English Sacred
8.3 Great +0.2 Compare
L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato
L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato
Oratorio Baroque Literary English
8.3 Great +0.2 Compare
Theodora
Theodora
Oratorio Baroque English Sacred
8.2 Great +0.1 Compare
Acis and Galatea
Acis and Galatea
Oratorio Baroque Pastoral English
8.2 Great +0.1 Compare
Juditha triumphans
Juditha triumphans
Oratorio Baroque Italian Sacred
8.0 Great -0.1 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Samson?
The top alternatives to Samson in 2026 include Belshazzar's Feast, Saul, Israel in Egypt, Solomon, Jephte. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Samson compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Samson scores 8.1/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Samson worth it in 2026?
Samson scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Oratorio category. However, alternatives like Belshazzar's Feast may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Samson?
Several alternatives to Samson offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Samson?
Common reasons users look for Samson alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Samson are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Samson in the Oratorio category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Samson alternative has the highest rating?
Belshazzar's Feast currently holds the highest rating among Samson alternatives with a score of 9.3/10.
Can I use Belshazzar's Feast instead of Samson?
Belshazzar's Feast is one of the top-rated alternatives to Samson. While they serve similar purposes in the Oratorio space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Samson?
Pricing varies among Samson alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Oratorio category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Samson alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Samson vs Belshazzar's Feast: which is better?
Samson scores 8.1/10 while Belshazzar's Feast scores 9.3/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Samson vs Saul: which is better?
Samson scores 8.1/10 while Saul scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Samson vs Israel in Egypt: which is better?
Samson scores 8.1/10 while Israel in Egypt scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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