YouTube Music AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

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 many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to YouTube Music are Deezer, Qobuz, Pear Desktop and Jamendo.

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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
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    • European Union flagEU
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  2. 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
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  4. Qobuz icon

    Qobuz

     52 likes

    Streaming and download platform for lossless and high-resolution audio, offering an extensive catalog of over 100 million tracks in CD, Hi-Res, DXD, and DSD formats, human-curated playlists, specialized editorial content, and coverage across 26 countries worldwide.

    151 Qobuz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • AirPlay
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  5. Pear Desktop icon

    Pear Desktop

     25 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU
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  6. 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
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  9. Youtube Music for Desktop icon

    Youtube Music for Desktop

     3 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.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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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
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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.

    142 Spotify Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
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  13. ViTune icon

    ViTune

     4 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.

    22 ViTune alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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  14. KOLLEKT.FM icon

    KOLLEKT.FM

     11 likes

    KOLLEKT.FM integrates existing music services such as YouTube and Soundcloud and connects that music with information harvested from Facebook (groups & pages), Reddit, blogs and Last.fm. The result is a clear overview of a user's musical sources of inspiration.

    47 KOLLEKT.FM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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