SiriusXM alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SiriusXM: limited on-demand listening, and pricing and promotions change often. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SiriusXM, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pandora 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	57.2

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
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from SiriusXM
Full on-demand music and podcasts with a free tier.
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 ×0.369
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 Spotify a good SiriusXM 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)

The best SiriusXM alternative for…

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

Best SiriusXM alternative for most people

Pandora

Same owner, with free personalised radio stations.

Best SiriusXM alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

iHeartRadio

Free live radio, artist stations and podcasts.

Best SiriusXM alternative for Mac

Spotify

Full on-demand music and podcasts with a free tier.

Best SiriusXM alternative for Windows

Spotify

Full on-demand music and podcasts with a free tier.

Best SiriusXM alternative for iPhone and Android

TuneIn

Internet radio with premium live sports and commercial-free news.

Best SiriusXM alternative for working in the browser

Pandora

Same owner, with free personalised radio stations.

SiriusXM alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SiriusXM?

Pandora ranks first right now. Same owner, with free personalised radio stations. iHeartRadio and TuneIn follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SiriusXM?

Yes. Pandora (free plan + paid), iHeartRadio (free plan + paid), TuneIn (free plan + paid) and Spotify (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SiriusXM?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from SiriusXM?

The complaints we hear most: limited on-demand listening; pricing and promotions change often; mostly limited to the US and Canada.

How is this list ranked?

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