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Best Music streaming services in 2026
Music streaming services deliver music through apps, websites, and related software. This list is for people comparing listening options on a budget, including services with free plans, trials, or open-source code.
- 62 apps
- Research read 25 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Amazon Music
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Amazon Music offers free listening, a Prime benefit and several Unlimited subscription options.
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Kugou Music
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Kugou Music offers broad device coverage, free access, offline listening, and multiple paid routes for downloads or VIP features.
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iHeart
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1Choose iHeart if you want free live radio, artist radio and podcasts across its listed platforms.
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LINE MUSIC
by LINE MUSICFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2LINE MUSIC combines streaming, LINE sharing, offline app playback, videos, live content, and karaoke.
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NetEase Cloud Music
by NetEase Cloud MusicFree plan iPhoneMacWebNetEase Cloud Music combines music access with recommendations, discussion, social networking and live streaming.
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Kuwo Music
by Kuwo MusicFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Kuwo Music offers broad platform coverage, a large catalog, and several audio and personalization options.
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Rakuten Music
by Rakuten MusicFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebRakuten Music offers flexible listening allowances alongside unlimited plans and offline playback. Standard audio quality, no lossless option, and no family plan define its limits.
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Madsonic
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Choose Madsonic if you want music organization, podcasts, and several kinds of radio on a free plan across web, desktop, and mobile.
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Audius
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Audius combines free listening and artist uploads with optional paid releases and developer tools.
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Indie Shuffle
by Indie ShuffleFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Listeners who want free, unlimited music discovery across independent genres can start with Indie Shuffle’s Free plan. Its playlist and sharing tools offer ways to organize and pass along tracks.
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Calm Radio
by Calm RadioFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Calm Radio pairs music and nature audio with guided sleep and meditation content across a wide range of devices.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
When comparing options, review the free plan, starting paid price, trial terms, offline listening, maximum audio quality, lossless audio, family and student plans, and supported platforms. Check whether the service runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, the web, or through an API, and review the licence if you need to read or change code.
Questions
Do these music services have free plans?
A free plan may be available. Check the free-plan details for the service you are considering.
Can I try a paid music service before paying?
A free trial may be available. Review the trial length and end-of-trial terms before starting.
Which platforms can these services run on?
Across the list, platform support covers iOS, the web, Android, macOS, Windows, and API access. Check the platform field for a specific service.
Does this list include open-source music services?
Open-source code may be available. Check the licence for a specific project if code access matters.
What audio details should I compare?
Review maximum audio quality, lossless support, and offline listening to match your playback and connection needs.