Best Music Streaming Services
a Yourlist ranking · the crowd decides the order
Which streaming service actually deserves your subscription dollars? Vote up the services that nail catalog, sound quality, and value.
What counts: 'Best' weighs individual monthly price, catalog size, audio quality, and free-tier availability; all prices and catalog sizes are approximate US figures and can vary by region and plan.
Spotify
The default choice thanks to unmatched discovery algorithms and cross-platform reach.
Monthly Price (Individual): $11.99Catalog Size: 100 M tracksAudio Quality: 8/10
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Apple Music
Deep iOS integration and a massive lossless catalog make it Spotify's fiercest rival.
Monthly Price (Individual): $10.99Catalog Size: 100 M tracksAudio Quality: 8.5/10
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YouTube Music
Bundles with YouTube Premium and surfaces live performances and rare remixes you won't find elsewhere.
Monthly Price (Individual): $10.99Catalog Size: 100 M tracksAudio Quality: 7.5/10
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0Amazon Music Unlimited
A sneaky-good value bundle for Prime members with a growing hi-res library.
Monthly Price (Individual): $10.99Catalog Size: 100 M tracksAudio Quality: 7.5/10
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0Tidal
Hi-fi sound and artist-friendly payouts appeal to audiophiles and purists alike.
Monthly Price (Individual): $10.99Catalog Size: 100 M tracksAudio Quality: 9/10
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0Deezer
Europe's answer to Spotify, with strong lyrics features and flow-based recommendations.
Monthly Price (Individual): $10.99Catalog Size: 90 M tracksAudio Quality: 7.5/10
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Pandora
The original radio-style streamer, still beloved for effortless personalized stations.
Monthly Price (Individual): $10.99Catalog Size: 40 M tracksAudio Quality: 6.5/10
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SoundCloud
The home of independent artists, remixes, and tracks you can't find anywhere else.
Monthly Price (Individual): $9.99Catalog Size: 200 M tracksAudio Quality: 6/10
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0iHeartRadio
Best for talk radio, podcasts, and live broadcast stations alongside music.
Monthly Price (Individual): $9.99Catalog Size: —Audio Quality: 5.5/10
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Qobuz
The audiophile's dream with true hi-res downloads and no MQA controversy.
Monthly Price (Individual): $12.99Catalog Size: 100 M tracksAudio Quality: 9.5/10
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Napster
The pioneer that started it all, now a solid if overlooked mainstream option.
Monthly Price (Individual): $10.99Catalog Size: 90 M tracksAudio Quality: 6.5/10
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Bandcamp
Not a subscription at all, but the best way to directly support indie musicians.
Monthly Price (Individual): —Catalog Size: —Audio Quality: 7/10
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0Audiomack
A hip-hop and Afrobeats hotspot where emerging artists break out first.
Monthly Price (Individual): $4.99Catalog Size: 30 M tracksAudio Quality: 5/10
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0Yandex Music
A budget-friendly global option with a surprisingly deep catalog and slick app.
Monthly Price (Individual): $6.99Catalog Size: 100 M tracksAudio Quality: 7/10
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0Anghami
The go-to streaming service for Arabic and MENA-region music fans.
Monthly Price (Individual): $6.99Catalog Size: 100 M tracksAudio Quality: 6.5/10
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0KKBOX
Dominant in Taiwan and Southeast Asia with a catalog tuned for regional hits.
Monthly Price (Individual): $9.99Catalog Size: 60 M tracksAudio Quality: 6.5/10
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