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AWA
by AWA
What AWA is
AWA is a music streaming service with a catalog of more than 200 million songs. It recommends music based on a listener’s preferences, mood and situation, and offers on-demand playback, synchronized lyrics, playlists and offline listening on the Standard plan. Its Free plan allows 20 hours of playback per month at no cost. Standard is described with unlimited full-track playback, offline listening, ad-free playback, lyrics and unlimited playback time; listed prices include STANDARD (general) at ¥980 a month and STANDARD (general, annual) at ¥9,800 a year. The STANDARD (student) plan is ¥480 a month. A trial provides Standard-equivalent features, with duration varying by campaign; the homepage advertises one month for first-time registrations. AWA also supports keyword search and finding music by listening to nearby sound. In LOUNGE, listeners can join free live streams and chat, while users can stream and receive Flower Chat tips. Apps and services are listed across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, wearables, TVs, cars and voice assistants.
Who it suits
AWA suits listeners who want music discovery, lyrics and offline playback across supported devices. Its free monthly allowance may also suit people who want to try the service before choosing a paid plan.
What it does well
- Catalog exceeds 200 million songs
- Free plan includes 20 playback hours monthly
- Standard includes offline playback and ad-free listening
- LOUNGE offers free live streams and chat
- Supports Apple Watch, Wear OS and car systems
What to know first
- Free plan limits playback to 20 hours monthly
- No phone support is provided
Limits
The Free plan is limited to 20 hours of playback per month. A trial provides Standard-equivalent features, and its duration may vary by campaign.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Unlimited full-track playback · Offline playback · Ad-free listening · Lyrics · Unlimited playback time | On request |
| Student | Standard plan features for eligible students | On request |
| Artist | 1 artist · 2 artists · 3 artists | On request |
| FREE | 無料 · 月20時間まで · ハイライト再生 · 広告なし · 200曲を収録 / 8曲を公開 · フル再生とオフライン再生なし | Free |
| STANDARD (student) | ¥480 / 月 · 中学生以上 · STANDARDプラン | ¥480 a month |
| STANDARD (general) | ¥980 / 月 · オンデマンド再生 · 広告なし · 歌詞表示 · フル再生 · オフライン再生 · 1,000曲を収録 / 1,000曲を公開 | ¥980 a month |
| STANDARD (general, annual) | ¥9,800 / 年 · オンデマンド再生 · 広告なし · 歌詞表示 · フル再生 · オフライン再生 · 1,000曲を収録 / 1,000曲を公開 | ¥9,800 a year |
As awa.fm lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://awa.fm/.
- Choose the Free plan or review the available plan options.
- Register for the advertised trial if you are a first-time user.
- Use AWA on Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows, or a listed supported device.
Verdict
AWA combines a large music catalog with recommendations, search, synchronized lyrics and social listening options. Check plan details and trial terms before signing up, since trial duration may vary by campaign.
Questions
Does AWA have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan is listed as free and includes 20 hours of playback per month.
Is there a free trial?
AWA advertises one month free for first-time registrations. The trial includes Standard-equivalent features, and its duration may vary by campaign.
What does Standard include?
The listed Standard features include unlimited full-track playback, offline playback, ad-free listening, lyrics, and unlimited playback time.
Which platforms and devices does AWA support?
Listed platforms include Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Supported devices and services include Apple Watch, Wear OS, Android TV, Chromecast, CarPlay, Android Auto, Google Assistant, Siri, Google Home, and Alexa devices.
Is there a student plan?
Yes. AWA lists a Student plan for eligible students with Standard plan features. A separate listing gives STANDARD (student) at ¥480 a month.
Who makes AWA?
AWA is made by AWA Co. Ltd., headquartered at 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073, Japan.
Facts from AWA's own pages
- Company
- The maker is AWA Co. Ltd., at 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. · awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Creator streaming
- All users can stream, and listeners can support them with Flower Chat tipping. · awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · awa.fm, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073, Japan · awa.fm, 28 Sept 2026
- LOUNGE
- LOUNGE hosts free live streams where listeners can listen together and chat. · awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Offline listening
- Yes · awa.fm, 21 Sept 2026
- Playback and lyrics
- Features include on-demand playback, synchronized lyrics, playlists, and offline playback on the Standard plan. · awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- AWA publishes a privacy policy for its service in Japan and says applicable policies vary by country and service. · awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Recommendations
- AWA analyzes a user's preferences, mood, and situation to automatically recommend music. · guide.awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Search
- AWA supports keyword search and identifying music by listening to nearby sound. · guide.awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Service
- AWA is a subscription music streaming service with a catalog of over 200 million songs. · awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Student plan
- Yes · awa.fm, 21 Sept 2026
- Support
- Support accepts email and X inquiries from 10:00 to 17:00 and does not provide phone support. · guide.awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The listed devices include iPhone, Android phones and tablets, Mac, Windows, Android TV, Chromecast, CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch, and Garmin Watch. · guide.awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- iPhone,Android Phone,Android Tablet,Mac,Windows,Apple Watch,Wear OS,Android TV,Chromecast,CarPlay,Android Auto,Android Automotive · awa.fm, 21 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The homepage advertises one month free for first-time registrations; the help page says trial length can change with campaigns. · awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial terms
- A trial provides features equivalent to Standard, and the trial duration may vary by campaign. · guide.awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
- Voice assistants and integrations
- The site lists Google Assistant, Siri, Google Home, and Alexa devices among supported services and devices. · awa.fm, 9 Oct 2026
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