Amazon Music

Amazon's music streaming service, with a free tier, a version included in Prime and the Unlimited plan.

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About Amazon Music

Amazon Music comes in several layers, which is both its strength and its main source of confusion. There is a free ad-supported tier with no credit card needed, Amazon Music Prime included with an Amazon Prime membership, which gives access to the full catalogue but mostly in shuffle mode with limited on-demand plays, and Amazon Music Unlimited, a separate subscription with full on-demand access, offline listening and HD and Ultra HD lossless audio plus Dolby Atmos tracks at no extra charge. Prime members get a discount on Unlimited, and in some countries Unlimited also includes a monthly Audible audiobook. It is tightly integrated with Alexa and Echo speakers, so voice control is a big part of its appeal. Podcasts are included as well. Recommendations and playlist curation are generally rated below Spotify's, and the app has been redesigned several times. It runs on the web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Echo devices and Fire TV.

Best for: Amazon Prime members and Alexa users who want music bundled with services they already use.

What works

Free tier and some access included with Prime
HD and Ultra HD lossless on Unlimited at no extra cost
Excellent Alexa and Echo integration

Why people leave

Confusing mix of Free, Prime and Unlimited tiers
Prime tier is largely shuffle-only
Recommendations lag behind Spotify

Top Amazon Music alternatives

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1
Spotify
Better playlists and recommendations, with a free tier on all devices.
66.5
2
Apple Music
Lossless and Dolby Atmos included, with a cleaner single plan structure.
62.6
3
iHeartRadio
Free live radio and podcasts, also strong on Alexa.
55.3
4
YouTube Music
Bundled with YouTube Premium and full of live and user-uploaded music.
49.1
5
TIDAL
Hi-res audio focus with fewer bundles and upsells.
46.7

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Amazon Music: common questions

Is Amazon Music free?

Amazon Music has a free plan and paid plans. Free tier: Yes, no credit card required (checked on Amazon Music's own site).

Is Amazon Music open source?

No, Amazon Music is not open source.

What platforms does Amazon Music run on?

Amazon Music is available for Web, iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Amazon Music?

The highest-ranked Amazon Music alternatives right now are Spotify, Apple Music and iHeartRadio. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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