Best Deezer Alternatives
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The top-ranked Deezer alternative is Spotify (Freemium).
Deezer is a global streaming service with a free ad-supported tier and lossless audio. It stands out for its stance on AI music: it tags AI-generated tracks and keeps them out of recommendations, and it reported in July 2026 that AI tracks were more than half of all daily uploads. With Spotify now including lossless in Premium, sound quality alone is less of a reason to stay, so listeners compare it on catalog, price and apps.
1Leading streaming service; lossless audio included in Premium since September 2025.
2Apple's streaming service with lossless audio and a huge catalog.
3Google's streaming service with official tracks, remixes, and live versions.
Amazon Music
FreemiumMusic streaming service with HD audio integrated into Amazon Prime.
High-fidelity music streaming with hi-res audio and artist focus.
Qobuz
SubscriptionAudiophile streaming and download store focused on hi-res quality.
Platform for independent artists, remixes, and emerging music.
Pandora
FreemiumPersonalized radio and music streaming service in the US.
Bandcamp
FreemiumMarketplace and streaming platform supporting independent musicians.
Free video platform hosting official music videos, live sets, and covers.
iHeartRadio
FreemiumFree streaming with live radio stations, podcasts, and custom playlists.
Plexamp
FreemiumMusic player from Plex for streaming your own personal library.
Top Deezer alternatives compared
Spotify
Spotify is a music streaming service with a free, ad-supported tier and paid Premium plans. Premium Individual costs $12.99 a month in the US and includes lossless audio at up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz and offline downloads. It suits people who want a free option and apps on almost every device, including Linux.
Apple Music
Apple Music is a paid streaming service at $11.99 a month for individuals, $6.99 for students and $19.99 for families in the US. It offers lossless audio, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and the Apple Music Classical app at no extra cost. It runs on Apple devices, Windows, Android and the web, so it suits iPhone owners and classical fans.
YouTube Music
YouTube Music is Google's music app, free to use with ads. Music Premium removes ads and adds background play, and you can switch between a song's audio and its music video. It suits listeners who want live versions, covers and remixes alongside official tracks.
Amazon Music
Amazon Music has a free tier with ads, and Prime members get the full catalog ad-free in shuffle mode. Amazon Music Unlimited costs $12.99 a month, or $11.99 for Prime members, and adds on-demand play of 100 million songs, offline listening and spatial audio. It suits Prime households.
| App | Price | Platforms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify | Free with ads; Premium $12.99/month | Windows, macOS, Linux, web, mobile | A free tier on every device |
| Apple Music | Paid; $11.99/month individual | Apple devices, Windows, Android, web | iPhone owners and classical music |
| YouTube Music | Free with ads; Music Premium paid | Web, iOS, Android | Music videos and live versions |
| Amazon Music | Free with ads; Unlimited $12.99/month ($11.99 with Prime) | Web, iOS, Android | Prime members |
We checked each app's official site on 6 November 2026. Apple Music's US plans start at $6.99 a month for verified college students (only Apple Music Radio is free to listen to), while Spotify, YouTube Music and Amazon Music all have a free tier with ads.
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Deezer alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Deezer?
Spotify is ranked first on this list (Freemium). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
Which Deezer alternatives work on Mac?
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Tidal run on macOS.
Which Deezer alternatives work on Linux?
Spotify and Plexamp run on Linux.
Are there Deezer alternatives for Android?
Yes: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Amazon Music have Android apps.
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