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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 15 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 Android, Free, iPhone + Free, Mac and iPhone. 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

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    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.

    260 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android Wear
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    • Most users think Spotify is a great Apple Music alternative.

    • Spotify is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Apple Music.

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Apple Music.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryApple Music is Paid and Proprietary
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    foobar2000

     1536 likes
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    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.

    200 foobar2000 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Almost everyone thinks foobar2000 is a great Apple Music alternative.

    • foobar2000 is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Apple Music.

    • foobar2000 is Free Personal and ProprietaryApple Music is Paid and Proprietary
    • foobar2000 is Customizable, Lightweight, Privacy focused and MinimalisticApple Music is not according to our users
  4. SoundCloud icon

    SoundCloud

     640 likes
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    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+.

    160 SoundCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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  5. Deezer icon

    Deezer

     462 likes
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    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.

    180 Deezer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • 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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    Daft Music

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    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.

    11 Daft Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Ampache

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    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.

    98 Ampache alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    • Ampache is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Apple Music.

    • Ampache is Free and Open SourceApple Music is Paid and Proprietary
  13. Daily Tunes icon

    Daily Tunes

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    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
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