Apple Music alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Apple Music: no free ad-supported tier, and android and Windows apps are less polished. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Apple 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 Apple Music alternative for most people
SpotifyBetter recommendations, a free tier and the widest device support.
Best Apple Music alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Amazon MusicLossless included with Amazon Music Unlimited, with Alexa integration.
Best Apple Music alternative for Mac
QobuzHigher-resolution streaming plus albums you can buy and keep.
Best Apple Music alternative for Windows
TIDALHi-res FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz and a strong focus on audio quality.
Best Apple Music alternative for iPhone and Android
IDAGIOSpecialist classical service with search built around works and performers.
Best Apple Music alternative for working in the browser
YouTube MusicFree tier with ads and access to YouTube's live and user-uploaded music.
Apple Music alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Apple Music?
Spotify ranks first right now. Better recommendations, a free tier and the widest device support. Qobuz and Amazon Music follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Apple Music?
Yes. Spotify (free plan + paid), Amazon Music (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 Apple Music?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Apple Music?
The complaints we hear most: no free ad-supported tier; android and Windows apps are less polished; recommendations are weaker than Spotify's.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Apple Music, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.