SiriusXM alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best SiriusXM alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
iHeartRadioFree live radio, artist stations and podcasts.
Best SiriusXM alternative for iPhone and Android
TuneInInternet radio with premium live sports and commercial-free news.
Best SiriusXM alternative for working in the browser
PandoraSame 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.