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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Spotify logoSpotifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 566.5
2Qobuz logoQobuzPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android +25 of 562.6
3Apple Music logoApple MusicPaidNoiOS, macOS, Android +25 of 557.2
4TIDAL logoTIDALPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android +20 of 049.1
  1. Spotify logo

    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. Qobuz logo

    2. Qobuz

    Best for: Audiophiles who want hi-res streaming and the option to buy albums to keep

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Deezer

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

    Pros

    • Hi-res FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz on every plan
    • Download store with discounts on Sublime
    • Rich editorial content and digital booklets

    Cons

    • No free tier
    • Weaker recommendations and discovery than Spotify
    • No podcasts
    Visit Qobuz Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Qobuz a good Deezer alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    From $10.83/month (US, annual)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Audio quality
    FLAC 24-bit up to 192kHz
    Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Catalogue
    Over 100 million tracks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purchase discounts
    Up to 60% (Sublime)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Download store
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Apple Music logo

    3. Apple Music

    Best for: Apple device owners who want lossless and Dolby Atmos without paying extra

    PaidiOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Web

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Deezer

    Lossless and Dolby Atmos included, best on Apple devices.

    Pros

    • Lossless and Spatial Audio included at no extra cost
    • Apple Music Classical app included
    • Deep integration with Apple devices and CarPlay

    Cons

    • No free ad-supported tier
    • Android and Windows apps are less polished
    • Recommendations are weaker than Spotify's
    Visit Apple Music Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Apple Music a good Deezer alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Individual price
    $11.99/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Catalogue
    Over 100 million songs
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month for new subscribers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Classical app
    Included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Spatial Audio
    Dolby Atmos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. TIDAL logo

    4. TIDAL

    Best for: Listeners with good headphones or hi-fi gear who want hi-res streaming

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    49.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from Deezer

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

    Pros

    • Hi-res FLAC included in the standard plan
    • TIDAL Connect works with many hi-fi devices
    • Detailed credits for producers and songwriters

    Cons

    • No permanent free tier in most countries
    • Weaker recommendations than Spotify
    • No podcasts or audiobooks
    Visit TIDAL Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 TIDAL 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.

Spotify logo

Best Deezer alternative for most people

Spotify

Bigger social reach, podcasts and the widest device support.

YouTube Music logo

Best Deezer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

YouTube Music

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

Qobuz logo

Best Deezer alternative for Mac

Qobuz

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

Apple Music logo

Best Deezer alternative for Windows

Apple Music

Lossless and Dolby Atmos included, best on Apple devices.

TIDAL logo

Best Deezer alternative for iPhone and Android

TIDAL

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

Spotify logo

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.