Pandora AlternativesMusic Streaming & Music Discovery Services like Pandora

Pandora is described as 'Experience personalized internet radio with over 400 song attributes analyzed. Upgrade to ad-free listening and unlimited skips with Pandora One' and is a leading Internet Radio service in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pandora for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best Pandora alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like Pandora are Last.fm, Deezer, Funkwhale and YouTube 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.

    262 Spotify alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    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
    Spotify screenshot 1

    Top Spotify Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Podcast Player
    3.  Music Library
    4.  Internet Radio
    5.  Smart playlists
    6.  Support for Lyrics
    7.  Online Music
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Podcast Manager
    10.  Create Playlist
    11.  Selecting songs
    12.  Playlists management

    Spotify VS Pandora

     
    Comments about Spotify as an Alternative to Pandora
    connorsullivan
    Positive Jan 17, 2018
    -3

    Spotify offers everything that Pandora does and more

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    Spotify icon

    • Most users think Spotify is a great Pandora alternative.

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

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to Pandora.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryPandora is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Last.fm icon

    Last.fm

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    Last.fm is a music community website that offers personalized internet radio, using a recommendation system called "Audioscrobbler" to build a detailed profile of users based on their music tastes and interests.

    192 Last.fm alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    Last.fm screenshot 1

    Last.fm Features

    1. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    2. Spotify icon  Spotify integration
    3.  Real-time Statistics
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Relational Database
    6.  Audioscrobbler
    7.  Music Recommendation
    8.  Community-based
    9.  Streaming
    10.  Talk radio

    Last.fm VS Pandora

     
    Comments about Last.fm as an Alternative to Pandora
    Guest
    Negative Oct 27, 2015
    2

    Pandora plays music, Last.FM collects music played on other sources (like Pandora), and uses that to suggest more music.

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    Last.fm icon

    • Some users think Last.fm is a great Pandora alternative, some don't.

    • Last.fm is the most popular iPhone alternative to Pandora.

    • Last.fm is Freemium and ProprietaryPandora is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Deezer icon

    Deezer

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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.

    179 Deezer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    Deezer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Unlimited music
    3.  Internet Radio
    4.  Hi-Fi Sound
    5.  Support for Lyrics
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Student discount
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Streaming
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Automatic Lyrics Finder

    Deezer VS Pandora

     

    • Most users think Deezer is a great Pandora alternative.

    • Deezer is the most popular iPad alternative to Pandora.

    • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietaryPandora is also Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

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    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.

    80 Funkwhale alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    Album view

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Federation
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Online Music
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Mobile friendly
    8.  Unlimited music
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  AirPlay Support

    Funkwhale VS Pandora

     

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Pandora.

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Open Source alternative to Pandora.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourcePandora is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPandora is not according to our users
  7. YouTube Music icon

    YouTube Music

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    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.

    164 YouTube Music alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    YouTube Music screenshot 1

    Top YouTube Music Features

    1.  Playlists management
    2.  Support for Lyrics
    3.  Download YouTube Playlist
    4.  YouTube background listening
    5.  Internet Radio
    6.  Music Recommendation
    7.  Student discount
    8.  Playlists
    9.  Personalized Recommendations
    10.  Lockscreen Widget
    11.  Chromecast Support
    12.  Dark Mode

    YouTube Music VS Pandora

     
  8. Bandcamp icon

    Bandcamp

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    Music platform with direct artist sales, global discovery, instant streaming and download of DRM-free tracks, physical merchandise, offline listening, flexible pricing, and community features for fans supporting independent creators across numerous genres.

    114 Bandcamp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Bandcamp screenshot 1

    Bandcamp Features

    1.  Music Downloader
    2.  Music Store
    3.  Merchandise integration
    4.  DRM Free
    5.  Alternative music
    6.  Lossless Audio
    7.  Music Distribution
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for Android Things
    10.  Integrated into iOS

    Bandcamp VS Pandora

     
  10. Apple Music icon

    Apple Music

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    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.

    128 Apple Music alternatives

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    Application types

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Xbox
    • Apple Car Play
    Apple Music screenshot 1
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    Apple Music screenshot 3

    Top Apple Music Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3.  Streaming
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Portable
    6.  Music Store
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  AirPlay Support
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Playlists

    Apple Music VS Pandora

     

    • Apple Music is the most popular commercial alternative to Pandora.

    • Apple Music is Paid and ProprietaryPandora is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. TuneIn Radio icon

    TuneIn Radio

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    Explore a world of audio with over 100,000 global stations including AM/FM radio, live sports, breaking news, and diverse podcasts. Enjoy seamless streaming on multiple devices, from mobiles to smart home systems, and access personalized recommendations, all with high-quality audio.

    209 TuneIn Radio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Apple Car Play
    TuneIn Radio screenshot 1
    TuneIn Radio screenshot 2
    TuneIn Radio screenshot 3

    TuneIn Radio Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Support for FM Radio
    3.  Streaming
    4.  Location-based
    5.  Chromecast Support
    6.  Stream audio
    7.  Live Radio
    8.  Radio Player
    9.  Podcast Subscription

    TuneIn Radio VS Pandora

     
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    TIDAL

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    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.

    104 TIDAL alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Chromecast
    TIDAL screenshot 1
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    TIDAL Features

    1.  Hi-Fi Sound
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Surround sound

    TIDAL VS Pandora

     
  13. InnerTune icon

    InnerTune

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    A material design YouTube Music client for Android.

    65 InnerTune alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    InnerTune screenshot 1
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    InnerTune screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Material design
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Music Library
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Lossless Audio
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Proxy support
    12.  No Tracking

    InnerTune VS Pandora

     
  14. Libre.fm icon

    Libre.fm

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    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.

    112 Libre.fm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Libre.fm screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Libre.fm is closed for new registration.

    Libre.fm Features

    1.  Audioscrobbler
    2.  Real-time Statistics

    Libre.fm VS Pandora

     
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    Simple Tube

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    A Material 3 YouTube Music client with offline downloads, ad-free background play, account synchronization, local play, enhanced metadata, Android Auto support, LRC lyrics, and sound adjustments.

    62 Simple Tube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    Simple Tube screenshot 1
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    Simple Tube Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for Lyrics
    5.  Play local content
    6.  Normalize Volume
    7.  Material design

    Simple Tube VS Pandora

     
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