SiriusXM
Satellite and streaming radio with curated music channels, talk, news and live sports.
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About SiriusXM
SiriusXM is the US satellite radio company whose channels are built into most new cars sold in North America, and its app streams the same content on phones, computers, smart speakers and TVs. Instead of an on-demand library it offers hundreds of curated channels: ad-free music stations by genre, decade and artist, alongside talk shows, comedy, news and live play-by-play sports, plus exclusive personalities such as Howard Stern. Plans combine car and app access or app-only listening, with add-ons for sports, news and talk, and frequent introductory offers. SiriusXM also owns Pandora. It suits people who spend a lot of time driving or prefer lean-back, hosted radio over picking every song. The downsides are subscription pricing that changes often and can be hard to cancel, limited on-demand playback compared with Spotify, and availability mainly in the US and Canada. It runs in cars, on the web, iOS and Android, and on many connected devices.
Best for: Drivers and radio fans in the US who want curated ad-free channels, talk and sports.
Pros and cons
What works
- Ad-free curated music channels
- Talk, news and live sports alongside music
- Built into most new cars in North America
Why people leave
- Limited on-demand listening
- Pricing and promotions change often
- Mostly limited to the US and Canada
Top SiriusXM alternatives
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Pandora66.5Same owner, with free personalised radio stations.
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iHeartRadio62.6Free live radio, artist stations and podcasts.
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TuneIn59.6Internet radio with premium live sports and commercial-free news.
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Spotify57.2Full on-demand music and podcasts with a free tier.
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SiriusXM: common questions
Is SiriusXM free?
No, SiriusXM is a paid product. All Music price: $11.99/month after intro offer (checked on SiriusXM's own site).
Is SiriusXM open source?
No, SiriusXM is not open source.
What platforms does SiriusXM run on?
SiriusXM is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to SiriusXM?
The highest-ranked SiriusXM alternatives right now are Pandora, iHeartRadio and TuneIn. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.