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Best Apple Music alternatives in 2026

Apple Music is ad-free music streaming with Spatial Audio and offline listening. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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  1. Spotify

    Has a free option; also runs on Web. 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

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    92.0of 100
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  2. YouTube Music

    Has a free option; also runs on Web. 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

    WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    86.0of 100
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  3. Deezer

    Has a free option; also runs on Web. 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

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    84.0of 100
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  4. Amazon Music

    Has a free option; also runs on Web. A free tier and an ad-free Unlimited plan with 100 million songs and a lower price for Prime members. It is closed source.

    Best for Amazon and Prime members

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    82.5of 100
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  5. Qobuz

    Also runs on Web. 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

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidSubscription

    80.0of 100
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  6. IDAGIO

    Also runs on Web. A streaming service for classical music, with a 14-day trial, a monthly plan and a Windows app plus a web player. It is narrower than the general services above, so it suits listeners who mainly play classical recordings.

    Best for Listeners who mainly play classical music

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidSubscription

    78.5of 100
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  7. SoundCloud

    Has a free option; also runs on Web. 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

    WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    76.0of 100
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  8. Anghami

    Has a free option; also runs on Web. A streaming service for Arabic and international music, with a free plan and iOS, Android and Windows apps. Lyrics and high audio quality are listed for paid plans, so it suits Arabic-language listeners more than the broad catalogs above.

    Best for Arabic and international music listeners

    iOSAndroidWindowsWebFree plan, paid upgrades

    74.5of 100
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  9. Audiomack

    Has a free option; also runs on Web. A free platform where artists upload music and podcasts and listeners stream them without charge, with genre browsing for hip-hop and Afrosounds. Catalog depth depends on artist uploads, unlike the services above.

    Best for Free streaming of independent and emerging artists

    WebiOSAndroidFree

    73.0of 100
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About Apple Music alternatives

What is the best alternative to Apple Music?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Spotify, followed by YouTube Music. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Apple Music?
Yes. Free options include Spotify, YouTube Music, Deezer.

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