Deezer alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Deezer: smaller podcast selection than Spotify, and fewer integrations with connected devices. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Deezer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Spotify currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Spotify	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	5 of 5	66.5
2	YouTube Music	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	0 of 0	44.8

1. SpotifyTop pick
Best for: Most listeners who want a huge catalogue, great recommendations and apps on every device
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Deezer
Bigger social reach, podcasts and the widest device support.
Pros
Excellent personalised playlists and recommendations
Free tier with ads
Works on nearly every device via Spotify Connect
Podcasts and audiobooks in the same app
Cons
Low per-stream payouts to artists
Lossless tops out at CD-level 24-bit/44.1kHz
Home screen pushes podcasts and audiobooks
Visit Spotify Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Spotify a good Deezer alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Users
788 million, 306 million subscribers
Checked Oct 25, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
Markets
184
Checked Oct 25, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, with ads
Checked Oct 25, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
Lossless
Up to 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium plans
Individual, Duo, Family, Student
Checked Oct 25, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. YouTube Music
Best for: People who already pay for YouTube Premium or want music videos, covers and live versions
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
44.8
score / 100
Why switch from Deezer
Free tier with access to live versions and covers from YouTube.
Pros
Access to live versions, covers and remixes from YouTube
Included with YouTube Premium
You can upload your own music files
Cons
No lossless or hi-res audio
Free tier restricts background playback on mobile
No official desktop app
Visit YouTube Music Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1515
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is YouTube Music a good Deezer alternative?
Verified facts
0 of 0 verified
No sourced facts yet.

The best Deezer alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Deezer alternative for most people

Spotify

Bigger social reach, podcasts and the widest device support.

Best Deezer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

YouTube Music

Free tier with access to live versions and covers from YouTube.

Best Deezer alternative for Mac

Qobuz

Another French service, with hi-res audio and album purchases.

Best Deezer alternative for Windows

Apple Music

Lossless and Dolby Atmos included, best on Apple devices.

Best Deezer alternative for iPhone and Android

TIDAL

Hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz in the standard plan.

Best Deezer alternative for working in the browser

Spotify

Bigger social reach, podcasts and the widest device support.

Deezer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Deezer?

Spotify ranks first right now. Bigger social reach, podcasts and the widest device support. Qobuz and Apple Music follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Deezer?

Yes. Spotify (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 Deezer?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Deezer?

The complaints we hear most: smaller podcast selection than Spotify; fewer integrations with connected devices; less popular in North America, so fewer social features with friends.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Deezer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.