The Spotify app is one of the most popular music streaming services in the world. But there are more and more competitors who offer music flat rates at significantly cheaper prices. If you no longer want to use Spotify, or just want to see what else is available, then we have the best Spotify alternatives for you here.
Deezer
Deezer is an almost identical clone of Spotify. It has a huge library with currently 56 million titles. The first time you sign up for the service, profile your listening habits by choosing your preferred genres and artists. Playlists are then suggested based on this - even if some users complain that these playlists do not really suit personal taste. Deezer offers three subscription options for:
- Deezer Free: € 0.00 / month and access to 56 million songs, but with random playback
- Deezer Premium : € 9.99 / month, no advertising, unlimited skipping, offline mode, as a student you only pay € 4.99 / month for Deezer Premium
- Deezer Family : 14.99 € / month, all benefits of Deezer Premium and can be used with 6 accounts (similar to Spotify Family)
In addition, Deezer offers a three-month free test phase for new customers with a premium subscription and a free month for the family subscription.
Apple Music
With an extensive library and attractive user interface, Apple Music is an excellent alternative to Spotify. If you have an iPhone, Apple Music is probably a better choice than Spotify. Because you can use it iOS features, such as playing music with Siri. In addition to the approximately 70 million songs , you can also watch music videos and listen to the radio. A major disadvantage, however, is that there are always problems with iTunes for the PC and the service is unfortunately only available as an online version on the PC. The service offers different subscription models:
- Students : € 4.99 / month
- Individual : € 9.99 / month
- Family subscription (up to 6 users): € 14.99 / month
Apple offers a free test phase of its music service, which leads to a paid subscription if not canceled . So make sure to cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the test phase. All subscription models also include an offline function, streaming without advertising, original programs and concerts as well as on-demand and live radio stations presented by artists..
YouTube Music
The alternative from the Google universe includes a wide range of music - from mainstream hits to playlists created for your mood and activity. There are two versions of YouTube Music :
- Free, ad-supported YouTube Music
- YouTube Music Premium : background playback, music without ads and audio mode for € 9.99 / month
Paying customers can watch music videos without ads on YouTube, listen to 40 million tracks on the service and create their own playlists. YouTube Music also offers a free trial period of one month. The YouTube Music app is currently available for Android and iOS devices. A web version is also available. In addition, you can enjoy YouTube Music on Chromecast, Roku or Google Home.
Amazon Prime Music
Amazon Music Unlimited is Amazon's answer to Spotify. Amazon Music Unlimited has 70 million ad-free songs that you can download to listen to anywhere. A distinction must then be made between Unlimited and Amazon Prime Music . Prime Music is included in the regular Prime membership and includes around two million songs. If you don't have a Prime membership with Amazon, Amazon Music Unlimited costs € 9.99 / month and with a Prime subscription it costs just € 7.99 / month . So if you are an Amazon Prime customer, it pays to use Amazon Music Unlimited. If you are not sure, you have the option to test the service for 30 days..
Tidal
Tidal describes itself as a "HiFi streaming service" that offers lossless compressed audio data and thus appeals to people who want the flexibility of an online streaming service without significantly impairing the audio quality. However, the price for a subscription of this lossless quality is significantly higher than with other streaming services and under the name TIDAL HiFi is € 19.99 / month . Tidal tries to compensate for this comparatively high price with exclusive early releases of popular music. If you would like to use TIDAL without HiFi, TIDAL is also available as a normal premium subscription for € 9.99 / month . There is a 30-day test phase for both subscriptions.
