Best Amazon Music alternatives in 2026

Ranked alternatives

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   Spotify

   Also runs on Windows, macOS, iOS. Pairs a free ad-supported plan with Premium lossless audio and apps on every major platform. It is closed source, like most entries here.

   Best for Everyday listening with a free plan

   WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid·Free plan, paid upgrades

   92.0score

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   Apple Music

   Also runs on iOS, macOS. Ad-free streaming with Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos and offline listening, built into iPhone, iPad and Mac. It has no free tier on its page, and it works best on Apple devices.

   Best for Listeners who use Apple devices

   iOS, iPadOSmacOS·Subscription

   89.0score

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   YouTube Music

   Also runs on iOS, Android. Free to use, with Premium removing ads and adding offline and background play. Some features need a Premium subscription.

   Best for Free listening with a YouTube account

   WebiOSAndroid·Free plan, paid upgrades

   86.0score

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   Deezer

   Also runs on Windows, macOS, iOS. Over 120 million tracks with a free account, paid Premium, Duo, Family and Student plans, and apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. Prices vary by country.

   Best for Large catalog with family and student plans

   WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid·Free plan, paid upgrades

   84.0score

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   Qobuz

   Built around 24-bit Hi-Res streaming and downloads, with over 100 million tracks. It has no free tier, and it costs more than the free-tier options here.

   Best for Listeners who want high-resolution audio

   Web·Subscription

   80.0score

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   SoundCloud

   Free to listen online, with over 320 million tracks from independent artists and DJs. Its catalog is made of uploads from artists and DJs, so it fits discovery more than everyday listening.

   Best for Independent artists and DJ mixes

   Web·Free plan, paid upgrades

   76.0score

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