Amazon Music alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Amazon Music: confusing mix of Free, Prime and Unlimited tiers, and prime tier is largely shuffle-only. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Amazon Music, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Spotify currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Amazon Music alternative for most people
SpotifyBetter playlists and recommendations, with a free tier on all devices.
Best Amazon Music alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
iHeartRadioFree live radio and podcasts, also strong on Alexa.
Best Amazon Music alternative for Mac
Apple MusicLossless and Dolby Atmos included, with a cleaner single plan structure.
Best Amazon Music alternative for iPhone and Android
YouTube MusicBundled with YouTube Premium and full of live and user-uploaded music.
Best Amazon Music alternative for working in the browser
SpotifyBetter playlists and recommendations, with a free tier on all devices.
Amazon Music alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Amazon Music?
Spotify ranks first right now. Better playlists and recommendations, with a free tier on all devices. Apple Music and iHeartRadio follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Amazon Music?
Yes. Spotify (free plan + paid), iHeartRadio (free plan + paid) and YouTube Music (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Amazon Music?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Amazon Music?
The complaints we hear most: confusing mix of Free, Prime and Unlimited tiers; prime tier is largely shuffle-only; recommendations lag behind Spotify.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Amazon Music, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.