YouTube Music Alternatives for Windows

YouTube Music is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Spotify, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to YouTube Music and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to YouTube Music are Last.fm, AIMP, Spotube and Deezer.

filter to find the best alternatives

YouTube 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 Open Source, Android + Open Source, Free, Android, iPhone + Free, Windows and Android + Free. 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 YouTube Music.
More about YouTube Music
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
YouTube Music alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2800 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.

    263 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • 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
    Spotify screenshot 1
     
    |
    5
    Spotify vs YouTube Music Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Dimitrius Morony
    1

    It's much easier to use. The interface is more user-friendly.

    Top Negative Comment
    OMGparticles
    1

    YouTube Music allows you to upload songs and albums, add them to custom playlists, and stream them to any device. Spotify has a decent selection, but YouTube can be augmented to play whatever you like.

    David
    0

    Spotify needs account login and in free version of mobile songs are selected randomly meanwhile YouTube Music is not necessary login and you can play and download songs easily and there are many clients and ways to use the API free.

    As free use Youtube is much better than Spotify. If you pay maybe Spotify is better but remember is a "rent of songs".

    3 of 5 comments
    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Last.fm icon

    Last.fm

     1694 likes

    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.

    187 Last.fm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    Last.fm screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Last.fm vs YouTube Music Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    It has popular artists. It doesn't seem to be full of adds and tracking like YouTube (aka Google)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Last.fm is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. AIMP icon

    AIMP

     876 likes

    Feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android supporting diverse codecs and interfaces. Includes conversion tools, skins, plugins, and custom equalizer for enhanced audio streaming and podcast playback.

    347 AIMP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    AIMP screenshot 1
     
  5. Spotube icon

    Spotube

     137 likes

    Cross-platform client for desktop and mobile enabling manual playback, free streaming via YouTube without a Spotify Premium account, playlist creation, auto-generation, time-synced lyrics, music download, dark theme, integration with Piped and Sponsorblock, and multi-language support.

    64 Spotube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • Online
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Spotube Desktop UI
     
    |
    2
    Spotube vs YouTube Music Comments
    justuser31
    Positive
    2

    No youtube music account login.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    The UI is very different from YouTube music as someone who don't like Spotify the similarity is striking this makes in hard for a long time yet music user to switch

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Spotube is Free and Open SourceYouTube Music is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spotube is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYouTube Music is not according to our users
  6. Deezer icon

    Deezer

     466 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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    Deezer screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Deezer vs YouTube Music Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    On Deezer, certain artists, tracks, and albums are restricted to premium only; YouTube Music's premium features are only for ad removal, downloading, and offline listening.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube Music is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Deezer is LightweightYouTube Music is not according to our users
  7. Strawberry icon

    Strawberry

     249 likes

    Strawberry is a music player and music collection organizer. It is a fork of Clementine released in 2018 aimed at music collectors and audiophiles. The name is inspired by the band Strawbs. It's written in C++ using the Qt framework.

    245 Strawberry alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Strawberry screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Strawberry vs YouTube Music Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    it's a media player and mp3 organiser. youtube music is a streaming service

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Strawberry is Free and Open SourceYouTube Music is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Strawberry is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedYouTube Music is not according to our users
  9. nuclear icon

    nuclear

     103 likes

    Free, open-source music player streaming from YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and other platforms, with lyrics, downloads, radio mode, ad-skipping, Last.fm scrobbling, bookmarking, Discogs data search, multi-language support, Dark Mode, and Mastodon integration.

    74 nuclear alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Window Manager
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    nuclear screenshot 1
     
  10. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    Pandora screenshot 1
     
  11. Apple Music icon

    Apple Music

     163 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    Apple Music screenshot 1
     
  12. TIDAL icon

    TIDAL

     82 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Chromecast
    TIDAL screenshot 1
     
  13. Qobuz icon

    Qobuz

     40 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • AirPlay
    Qobuz screenshot 1
     
  14. SimpMusic icon

    SimpMusic

     31 likes

    Free, open-source Android client enables ad-free background playback, video, and playlist creation with fast YouTube Music browsing, synced lyrics, Spotify Canvas, AI song suggestions, SponsorBlock, ReturnYouTubeDislike, Discord, offline support, and more.

    62 SimpMusic alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    SimpMusic screenshot 1
     
12 of 51 YouTube Music alternatives