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Top Music Streaming like Qobuz

The most popular alternative to Qobuz is Deezer, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Qobuz are Amazon Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, and YouTube Music.

Most alternatives to Qobuz are in the Music Streaming category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Deezer is a French music streaming service with a large catalog, podcasts and Flow, an endless personalized mix that adapts to your taste. Premium plans remove ads, unlock offline listening and stream in lossless FLAC quality, and the apps include synced lyrics and song recognition. A free ad-supported tier is also available, with features that vary by country.

    9 Deezer alternatives

    Pros

    • Flow builds an endless mix tuned to your taste
    • Lossless FLAC streaming on Premium plans
    • Synced lyrics and built-in song recognition

    Cons

    • Free tier has ads and limits that vary by country
    • Offline listening requires a paid plan
    Cost / License
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  2. Amazon Music is Amazon's streaming service for music and podcasts. Prime members can listen to a large catalog in shuffle mode along with some on-demand playlists, while Amazon Music Unlimited is a separate subscription with full on-demand listening, HD and Ultra HD lossless audio and spatial audio. A free ad-supported tier is offered in some countries, and the service integrates closely with Alexa and Echo devices.

    8 Amazon Music alternatives

    Pros

    • Included with Prime for shuffle-based listening
    • Unlimited plan offers HD and Ultra HD lossless plus spatial audio
    • Tight integration with Alexa and Echo devices

    Cons

    • The Prime tier is mostly shuffle play with limited on-demand control
    • Full on-demand listening needs a separate Unlimited subscription
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
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  3. Spotify is a streaming service for music, podcasts and audiobooks, known for personalized playlists such as Discover Weekly and its recommendation features. The free tier is ad-supported with some playback limits, while Premium removes ads, allows offline downloads and includes lossless audio. Spotify Connect lets you move playback between phones, computers, speakers, TVs and cars.

    9 Spotify alternatives

    Pros

    • Strong personalized playlists and recommendations, like Discover Weekly
    • Spotify Connect hands playback between phones, speakers, TVs and cars
    • Free ad-supported tier and apps on nearly every platform

    Cons

    • Free tier has ads and playback limits, especially on mobile
    • Podcasts and audiobooks crowd the interface for music-only listeners
    • Offline downloads require a Premium subscription
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
  4. Bandcamp is an online music store and community where independent artists and labels sell digital albums, vinyl, CDs and merch directly to fans, who can often choose to pay more than the minimum price. Most music can be streamed before buying, and purchases can be played in the app or downloaded in formats including FLAC, ALAC and MP3. The service is free to use and has no ads.

    7 Bandcamp alternatives

    Pros

    • Fans buy directly from artists and labels, often paying more than asked
    • Downloads in FLAC, ALAC or MP3 that you keep
    • Vinyl, CDs and merch sold alongside digital releases

    Cons

    • Not a subscription catalog: you buy music release by release
    • Mostly independent music, with little major-label catalog
    • Successive ownership changes raise questions about its future
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
  5. YouTube Music is Google's music streaming service, combining official albums and singles with music videos, live performances, remixes and covers from YouTube. It builds personalized mixes from your listening and lets you upload your own tracks to your library. The free version is ad-supported and does not play in the background on mobile, while Premium adds background play, downloads and no ads.

    9 YouTube Music alternatives

    Pros

    • Huge catalog that adds remixes, covers and live versions from YouTube
    • Music videos and audio tracks live in the same app
    • Lets you upload your own tracks to your library

    Cons

    • Free version has ads and no background play on mobile
    • No dedicated desktop app, only the web player on computers
    • User videos mix with official tracks and can clutter search results
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
  6. Pandora is a US music streaming service built around personalized radio stations, based on the Music Genome Project's analysis of songs. Listeners shape stations with thumbs up and thumbs down, and can also play podcasts. The free tier is ad-supported, Pandora Plus adds offline stations and fewer limits, and Premium adds on-demand listening. Owned by SiriusXM, it is available only in the United States.

    8 Pandora alternatives

    Pros

    • Music Genome Project powers well-tuned personalized stations
    • Thumbs up and down make each station easy to shape
    • Free ad-supported tier to get started

    Cons

    • Available only in the United States
    • On-demand listening requires the top Premium tier
    • Free tier plays ads and limits skips
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
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Qobuz vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Qobuz, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Qobuz vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsAd-freeLossless audioOffline listening
QobuzFree trialWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
DeezerFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
Amazon MusicFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
SpotifyFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android
BandcampFreeWeb, iPhone, Android
YouTube MusicFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android

Qobuz alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Qobuz?

The most popular alternative to Qobuz is Deezer: Music streaming service with Flow, lossless audio and podcasts. Other great alternatives are Amazon Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, and YouTube Music.

Is there a free alternative to Qobuz?

Yes, 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Deezer, Amazon Music, Spotify, and Bandcamp.

Is there an open source alternative to Qobuz?

No open source alternative to Qobuz is listed yet.

Is Qobuz free?

Qobuz is a paid app that offers a free trial.

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