Google Play Music AlternativesTop Music Streaming & Music Discovery Services like Google Play Music

Google Play Music is described as 'A service available for people who have a Google account, lets people upload their personal music collection and access it instantly on the web' and is a very popular Music Streaming service in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Google Play Music for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best Google Play Music alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Google Play Music are Deezer, Funkwhale, YouTube Music and Pandora.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2795 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.

    261 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • 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 Google Play Music
    Guest
    Negative
    25

    No cloud storage for personal music files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    No cloud storage, no ability to download the files you've paid for on the service.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    better ui, more music, scaling audio (works on 2g if you're patient), repeat/repeat rewind/discover/release radar/personalized annual compilations are invaluable

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Most users think Spotify is a great Google Play Music alternative.

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

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Google Play Music.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Play 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 (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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    Comments about Deezer as an Alternative to Google Play Music
    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    No cloud storage for personal music files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Deezer is a great Google Play Music alternative.

    • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Play Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     172 likes

    Decentralized, self-hosted music streaming service allowing music upload, sharing, discovery across Android, iOS, desktop with unlimited durations. Browse by artist, album, genre. Open source, developed by Funkwhale Collective. Compatible with apps like DSub for community-driven experiences.

    83 Funkwhale alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
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    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Google Play Music.

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Play Music.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceGoogle Play Music is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Privacy focusedGoogle Play Music is not according to our users
  5. YouTube Music icon

    YouTube Music

     186 likes

    Experience music streaming with official releases from top artists. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy offline, ad-free listening. Available on Android, iOS, and desktop with Chromecast support and trending music updates.

    162 YouTube Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
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    Comments about YouTube Music as an Alternative to Google Play Music
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    9

    YouTube Music is the worst possible alternative. Main feature buying music is missing!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    sedeti
    Negative
    1

    this shit is not even close to google music

    Guest
    Negative
    5

    While pushed by google as a replacement for Google Play Music, it's missing a lot of basic functionality that GPM has, and is buggy/has issues with some core functionality that it does have - No dedicated offline mode, no genre category, no clear queue option, no sleep timer or crossfade, issues with autoplay, videos playing when you've disabled them, issues casting, songs disappearing from lists.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    • Some users think YouTube Music is a great Google Play Music alternative, some don't.

    • YouTube Music is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Play Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Pandora icon

    Pandora

     664 likes

    Pandora offers a free, ad-supported internet radio, analyzing over 400 song attributes through the Music Genome Project. Customize your listening with Pandora One for $4.99/month, featuring high-quality streaming, unlimited skips, no ads, and enhanced user interaction across desktop applications.

    189 Pandora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about Pandora as an Alternative to Google Play Music
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Does not offer storage for personal music files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Pandora is a great Google Play Music alternative, some don't.

    • Pandora is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Play Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Navidrome icon

    Navidrome

     50 likes

    Navidrome is an open source web-based music collection server and streamer. It gives you freedom to listen to your music collection from any browser or mobile device.

    64 Navidrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
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  9. Apple Music icon

    Apple Music

     162 likes

    Stream over 90 million songs with personalized recommendations and a 24/7 global radio. Enjoy offline listening, exclusive content, and seamless Apple device integration. Connect with artists for updates and interaction. Access all features in over 100 countries.

    136 Apple Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
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    Comments about Apple Music as an Alternative to Google Play Music
    Arutemu64
    Positive
    -4

    Perfect for GPM users since this also allows personal collection uploads

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Apple Music icon

    • Most users think Apple Music is a great Google Play Music alternative.

    • Apple Music is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Play Music.

    • Apple Music is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Play Music is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. TIDAL icon

    TIDAL

     81 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.

    106 TIDAL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Chromecast
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  11. 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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • AirPlay
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  12. Libre.fm icon

    Libre.fm

     145 likes

    Libre.fm is a project to help you keep track of what music you like and share that, with your friends, discover new music, and meet new people who share your taste in music.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. Jango icon

    Jango

     80 likes

    Free internet radio, just like Pandora only fewer ads and more variety. Listen to hundreds of genre stations or create your own with your favorite music.

    127 Jango alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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