AWA
AWA · 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073, Japan
What it is
AWA is a subscription music streaming service with a catalog of over 200 million songs. It offers on-demand playback, synchronized lyrics, playlists, and recommendations based on a listener’s preferences, mood, and situation. The Free plan costs nothing and allows 20 hours of playback per month. Standard includes unlimited full-track playback, offline listening, ad-free playback, lyrics, and unlimited playback time; the Student plan offers Standard features for eligible students. The homepage advertises one month free for first-time registrations, while the help page says trial length can vary with campaigns. AWA also supports keyword search and music identification by listening to nearby sound. Its LOUNGE feature hosts free live streams for listening together and chatting, and all users can stream and receive Flower Chat tips from listeners. Supported devices and services include iPhone, Android phones and tablets, Mac, Windows, Apple Watch, Wear OS, Android TV, Chromecast, CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Google Assistant, Siri, Google Home, and Alexa devices. Support accepts email and X inquiries from 10:00 to 17:00 and does not offer phone support.
For and against
For
- Catalog contains over 200 million songs.
- Free plan allows 20 hours of playback monthly.
- Standard includes offline and ad-free playback.
- Music can be identified by listening to nearby sound.
- All users can stream and receive Flower Chat tips.
Against
- Free playback is limited to 20 hours per month.
- No phone support is offered.
- Trial length may change with campaigns.
The verdict
AWA combines streaming and discovery features with listening options across a broad device list. The Free plan has a defined monthly limit, and trial duration can vary, so check those terms against your listening needs.
Who it suits
AWA suits listeners looking for music streaming across mobile, computer, and connected devices. Its Free plan has a monthly playback limit, while eligible students have a separate plan option.
Plans and prices
Standard
Unlimited full-track playback · Offline playback · Ad-free listening · Lyrics
Read 21 Sep 2026 · awa.fm
Student
Standard plan features for eligible students
Read 21 Sep 2026 · awa.fm
Artist
1 artist · 2 artists · 3 artists
Read 21 Sep 2026 · awa.fm
FREE
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
Read 9 Oct 2026 · awa.fm
STANDARD (student)
中学生以上 · STANDARDプラン
Read 9 Oct 2026 · awa.fm
STANDARD (general)
オンデマンド再生 · 広告なし · 歌詞表示 · フル再生
Read 9 Oct 2026 · awa.fm
STANDARD (general, annual)
オンデマンド再生 · 広告なし · 歌詞表示 · フル再生
Read 9 Oct 2026 · awa.fm
On the record
- Company
- The maker is AWA Co. Ltd., at 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.awa.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Creator streaming
- All users can stream, and listeners can support them with Flower Chat tipping.awa.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- LOUNGE
- LOUNGE hosts free live streams where listeners can listen together and chat.awa.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Offline listening
- Yesawa.fm · read 21 Sep 2026
- Playback and lyrics
- Features include on-demand playback, synchronized lyrics, playlists, and offline playback on the Standard plan.awa.fm · read 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 · read 9 Oct 2026
- Recommendations
- AWA analyzes a user's preferences, mood, and situation to automatically recommend music.guide.awa.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Search
- AWA supports keyword search and identifying music by listening to nearby sound.guide.awa.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Service
- AWA is a subscription music streaming service with a catalog of over 200 million songs.awa.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Student plan
- Yesawa.fm · read 21 Sep 2026
- Support
- Support accepts email and X inquiries from 10:00 to 17:00 and does not provide phone support.guide.awa.fm · read 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 · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- iPhone,Android Phone,Android Tablet,Mac,Windows,Apple Watch,Wear OS,Android TV,Chromecast,CarPlay,Android Auto,Android Automotiveawa.fm · read 21 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The homepage advertises one month free for first-time registrations; the help page says trial length can change with campaigns.awa.fm · read 9 Oct 2026
- Trial terms
- A trial provides features equivalent to Standard, and the trial duration may vary by campaign.guide.awa.fm · read 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 · read 9 Oct 2026
