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The best alternative to YouTube Music is Spotify, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to YouTube Music and 18 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to YouTube Music are Deezer, Qobuz, Jamendo and Pear Desktop.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2797 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.

    262 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
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    Comments about Spotify as an Alternative to YouTube Music
    Top Positive Comment
    Dimitrius Morony
    1

    It's much easier to use. The interface is more user-friendly.

    Top Negative Comment
    OMGparticles
    1

    YouTube Music allows you to upload songs and albums, add them to custom playlists, and stream them to any device. Spotify has a decent selection, but YouTube can be augmented to play whatever you like.

    David
    0

    Spotify needs account login and in free version of mobile songs are selected randomly meanwhile YouTube Music is not necessary login and you can play and download songs easily and there are many clients and ways to use the API free.

    As free use Youtube is much better than Spotify. If you pay maybe Spotify is better but remember is a "rent of songs".

    3 of 5 comments
    Spotify icon
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    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Deezer icon

    Deezer

     464 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.

    183 Deezer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Deezer as an Alternative to YouTube Music
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    On Deezer, certain artists, tracks, and albums are restricted to premium only; YouTube Music's premium features are only for ad removal, downloading, and offline listening.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Deezer is LightweightYouTube Music is not according to our users
  4. Qobuz icon

    Qobuz

     39 likes

    Qobuz is an online music platform offering streaming subscriptions and downloads. Qobuz offers more than 40 million titles in lossless quality (16-Bit/44.1 kHz, similar to CD quality), and possesses a large catalogue of high-resolution content (75,000 albums in 24-Bit Hi-Res).

    139 Qobuz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • AirPlay
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  5. 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!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage
     
  6. Pear Desktop icon

    Pear Desktop

     17 likes

    Electron-based desktop app offering YouTube Music playback with plugin support for ad blocking, audio downloads, lyrics, Discord presence, audio compressor, age bypass, scrobbling, keyboard shortcuts, video quality changes, SponsorBlock, custom theming, and notifications.

    37 Pear Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Pear Desktop as an Alternative to YouTube Music
    Thatstinkyguy
    Positive
    0

    YT Music itself, but better!

    Pear Desktop icon
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    • Pear Desktop is Free and Open SourceYouTube Music is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pear Desktop is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYouTube Music is not according to our users
  7. 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.

    99 Ampache alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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  9. Youtube Music for Desktop icon

    Youtube Music for Desktop

     2 likes

    Unofficial desktop client providing YouTube Music access with LastFM scrobbling, extensive customization, custom themes, cross-platform compatibility, keyboard shortcuts, open source code, and media controls for enhanced listening and development experiences.

    14 Youtube Music for Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Openwhyd icon

    Openwhyd

     32 likes

    Collect and share all the music you love from any source but reunited in the same place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
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  13. Radio4000 icon

    Radio4000

     38 likes

    Radio4000 lets you discover user curated radios from around the world, manage your online music library, and share it anonymously with everyone. All free and open source.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Lots of radios with great music. And yes, you can have a gif as avatar.
     
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    Comments about Radio4000 as an Alternative to YouTube Music
    euo29025
    Positive
    1

    If a music is deleted from Youtube, you lose even the title, not on Radio4000. When you add a music to Radio4000, you can also add meta data, from discogs, such as the year the music was releases in, its genres and styles, as well as the label who released it

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    Radio4000 icon
    • Radio4000 is Free and Open SourceYouTube Music is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Radio4000 is Privacy focusedYouTube Music is not according to our users
  14. ViTune icon

    ViTune

     3 likes

    Android application providing audio and video streaming from YouTube Music, local music playback, offline caching, playlist import, advanced search, synchronized and editable lyrics, audio normalization, high customization, and car integration features.

    23 ViTune alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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