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The best alternative to Apple Music is Spotify, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Apple Music and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Apple Music are foobar2000, SoundCloud, Deezer and Daft Music.

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Apple Music alternatives are mainly Music Streaming Services, but if you're looking for Audio Players or Music Discovery Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, iPhone, iPhone + Free, Android, Linux and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Apple Music.
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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2863 likes

    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    294 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android TV
    • Tizen OS
    • Roku
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Spotify screenshot 1
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  2. foobar2000 icon

    foobar2000

     1567 likes

    Audio player offering MP3, FLAC support, gapless playback, customizable interfaces, CD ripping, advanced tagging, ReplayGain, plugins, and is known for its freeware model, running on various Windows versions with high audio fidelity.

    228 foobar2000 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
    Foobar custom.
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  4. SoundCloud icon

    SoundCloud

     660 likes

    Access over 300 million tracks and podcasts on a global music streaming platform. Discover new music, curated mixes, and exclusive tracks while interacting with artists. Use fan-powered streams to financially support creators. Enjoy ad-free, offline listening with premium subscriptions like SoundCloud Go and Go+.

    172 SoundCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    SoundCloud screenshot 1
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  5. Deezer icon

    Deezer

     477 likes

    Experience music with Deezer streaming over 90 million tracks across various devices, from Web to mobile platforms. High-quality sound with lossless audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations enhance your experience. Includes top labels and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming.

    191 Deezer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Deezer screenshot 1
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  6. Daft Music icon

    Daft Music

     13 likes

    Third-party macOS client for Apple Music delivering smooth native performance, minimal interface, Liquid Design elements, seamless access to libraries and playlists, and a reimagined listening experience optimized for speed, elegance, and usability.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Daft Music screenshot 1
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  8. Jamendo icon

    Jamendo

     164 likes

    Jamendo is a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. Share your music, download your favorite artists!.

    157 Jamendo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU
    Homepage
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  10. Radio Browser icon

    Radio Browser

     18 likes

    A community driven effort (like wikipedia) with the aim of collecting as many internet radio and TV stations as possible.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    Radio Browser screenshot 1
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  11. Ampache icon

    Ampache

     62 likes

    Ampache is a web based audio streaming application and file manager allowing you to access your music from anywhere, using almost any internet enabled device.

    116 Ampache alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Ampache screenshot 1
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  12. Spotify Lite icon

    Spotify Lite

     4 likes

    With Spotify Lite, you can play millions of songs, for free. The Spotify Lite app is small, so you'll save space on your phone, and save data when using it on the go.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Spotify Lite screenshot 1
    Spotify Lite screenshot 2
    Spotify Lite screenshot 3
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  13. Daily Tunes icon

    Daily Tunes

     Like

    The simplest Android app for listening to your favourite internet radios from all over the world. Alarm, sleeptimer and sleek design included. Designed for mobiles and tablets, this app has all the features that you expect. Focused on simplicity and compact look.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU
    Daily Tunes screenshot 1
    Daily Tunes screenshot 2
    Daily Tunes screenshot 3
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  14. Demus: Easy Music Streaming icon

    Demus: Easy Music Streaming

     2 likes

    Demus lets you stream your favorite music by bookmarking and organizing your favorite songs, music videos, playlists, albums, and artists.

    44 Demus: Easy Music Streaming alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    Demus: Easy Music Streaming screenshot 1
    Demus: Easy Music Streaming screenshot 2
    Demus: Easy Music Streaming screenshot 3
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