Paid Apple Music AlternativesTop Music Streaming Services & Audio Players like Apple Music

The best paid alternative to Apple Music is TIDAL. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Apple Music and 11 is paid so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid alternatives to Apple Music are Yandex Music, Cider, Apple Music Classical and Tornade.

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  1. TIDAL icon

    TIDAL

     86 likes

    Tidal is the world’s first music service with High Fidelity sound quality, High Definition music videos and Curated Editorial by music journalists, artists and experts, making for a simply superior experience.

    112 TIDAL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Chromecast
    • Android Auto
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  2. Yandex Music icon

    Yandex Music

     30 likes

    Over 20 million tracks. Selections made just for you or themed playlists. Building on your musical tastes, the app will custom-pick dozens of tracks. Check out new releases from your favourite artists, or discover new hits in the genres you like most.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  4. Cider icon

    Cider

     9 likes

    Client providing Apple Music on Windows, Linux, and macOS, with Discord and Last.fm integration, advanced audio features like spatial sound and equalizer, remote app support, customization, and audio enhancements including Adrenaline Processor™.

    9 Cider alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • itch.io
    • Apple Music
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  5. Apple Music Classical icon

    Apple Music Classical

     1 like

    Get the app designed specifically for classical music. Available to Apple Music subscribers at no additional cost. Instantly find any recording in the world’s largest classical music catalog with search built for the genre.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Tornade icon

    Tornade

     Like

    Tornade is the lossless audio player that puts you in control. Browse, organize, and listen to your music effortlessly.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. eMusic icon

    eMusic

     6 likes

    Music platform for streaming and downloading over 26 million tracks, free cloud storage, upload and playback of personal collections, daily indie recommendations, ad-free listening, blockchain-based artist payments, offline access, and multi-device syncing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    eMusic screenshot 1
     
  9. Juqed icon

    Juqed

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    Juqed turns your Mac into a smart party jukebox: you launch the app, your guests scan a QR code — and from that moment on, they take over as the DJ.

    4 Juqed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. AurisPlayer icon

    AurisPlayer

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    Auris is a professional Hi-Res music player with integrated audio analysis. Features DR/LUFS metering, clipping detection, parametric EQ with AutoEQ support, WASAPI exclusive mode, and support for FLAC. Modern UI designed for audiophiles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Setting Page
     
  11. Audioscrobbler icon

    Audioscrobbler

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    An Elegant Last.fm Scrobbler.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Rokk Streaming icon

    Rokk Streaming

     Like

    Music streaming app focused on rock and metal music.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  13. TunePal icon

    TunePal

     1 like

    Radio listening on AppleTV without your TV on.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
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