Ad-free Google Play Music Alternatives

    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 well-known app in the Audio & Music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Google Play Music for a variety of platforms, including Online / Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and iPad. The best alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Google Play Music are Deezer (Freemium), Pandora (Freemium), Funkwhale (Free, Open Source) and YouTube Music (Freemium).

    This page was last updated Jan 28, 2021

    1. Spotify

      • Freemium • Proprietary
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      • Online
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      Spotify is a freemium music streaming service providing digital rights management-restricted content from record labels including Sony, EMI, Warner Music Group and Universal.
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      Spotify vs Google Play Music opinions
      Some users think Spotify is a great alternative to Google Play Music, some don't.
      No cloud storage for personal music files
      Negative comment • over 1 year ago

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      better ui, more music, scaling audio (works on 2g if you're patient), repeat/repeat rewind/discover/release radar/personalized annual compilations are *invaluable*
      Positive comment • about 1 year ago

      3
      No cloud storage, no ability to download the files you've paid for on the service.
      Negative comment • 11 months ago

      2
      larrybenton83 Best UI, largest library, good audio quality, ok price, great features like discover weekly etc. Spotify has it all.
      Positive comment • over 1 year ago

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    2. Funkwhale is a community-driven project that lets you listen and share music and audio within a decentralized, open network. It can be self-hosted and is libre, open source software.
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    4. Jamendo is a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. Share your music, download your favorite artists!
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    5. The only android music player with multiple Queues. One of the best offline music player for android with super light and unique UI Design. Has all necessary features. It is 100% Free. No Ads. No internet permission. Completely offline.
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    6. Earbits

      • Free • Proprietary
      • Online
      • Android
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      Earbits is an online radio platform designed to make it dead simple for artists and music lovers to find each other, and create meaningful connections. There are no ads, commercials, or fees. Over 300 channels of high quality music, hand picked by a team of editors.

      Discontinued

      "As of September 2020, we have officially transitioned to You42.com. You42 is already home to all your favorite Earbits music, as well as videos, original content, podcasts, and more!"

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    8. Mixshake

      • Free • Proprietary
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      Mixshake is set to change the way music lovers listen to and experience music. Mixshake is completely free of ads or interruptions and offers an easy to use, yet, powerful streaming music player that puts the user in control of their experience.
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    9. GrooveMP3

      • Free • Proprietary
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      Listen the song you want for free! This is new version of Grooveshark... like Spotify, but free!.
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