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
52.6
score / 100
Why switch from Musixmatch
Synced lyrics are built into the player, so Spotify users may not need a separate app.
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
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.346
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Verified facts
9 of 9 verified- Users
- 788 million, 306 million subscribers
- Checked Oct 29, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Premium plans
- Individual, Duo, Family, Student
- Checked Oct 29, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Starting price
- $12.99 a month (Premium Individual)
- Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Premium Duo plan
- $18.99 a month for 2 accounts
- Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Premium Family plan
- $21.99 a month for up to 6 accounts
- Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Student discount
- Premium Student at $6.99 a month
- Checked Nov 1, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
