It suits listeners who want music and podcasts across mobile, desktop, and web, including people who want free listening or a paid Unlimited plan.
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Best Music Streaming Services 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Music streaming services provide on-demand or programmed listening through apps, browsers and developer interfaces. Use the entries to weigh subscription options, audio performance, offline playback and device compatibility.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Amazon Music | It suits listeners who want music and podcasts across mobile, desktop, and web, including people who want free listening or a paid Unlimited plan. | 8.7 | $5.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Pandora | Pandora may suit listeners looking for personalized stations and podcasts across mobile, web, desktop, and connected devices. | 8.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Yandex Music | 8.2 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Anghami | Anghami suits listeners looking for Arabic and international music, podcasts, playlists, and radio. | 8.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 TIDAL | 8.1 | $11.99 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 iHeart | iHeart suits listeners who want live stations, podcasts, and playlists in one service. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Qobuz | 8.0 | $14.99 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 | |
| 08 JioSaavn | JioSaavn may suit listeners looking for music and podcasts across multiple languages, with offline listening and playlist features. | 7.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 09 JOOX | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Spotify Prompted Playlists | It suits Premium listeners who want to guide music or podcast discovery with their own prompts. | 7.5 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad | 29 Sep 2026 |
The page is ordered by newest releases first, using figures published by the makers and no score. Review no-cost access, starting prices, playback quality, lossless availability, household or student options, and device coverage.
02
Pandora
Pandora may suit listeners looking for personalized stations and podcasts across mobile, web, desktop, and connected devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.4 Visit
03
Yandex Music
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.2 Visit
04
Anghami
Anghami suits listeners looking for Arabic and international music, podcasts, playlists, and radio.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.2 Visit
05
TIDAL
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.1 Visit
6
iHeart
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record8.1 Visit iHeart suits listeners who want live stations, podcasts, and playlists in one service.
8
JioSaavn
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.7 Visit JioSaavn may suit listeners looking for music and podcasts across multiple languages, with offline listening and playlist features.
10
Spotify Prompted Playlists
AndroidiPhone & iPad — Record7.5 Visit It suits Premium listeners who want to guide music or podcast discovery with their own prompts.
15
AWA
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record7.4 Visit AWA suits listeners looking for music streaming across mobile, computer, and connected devices.
Before you choose
Start with free access
A no-cost tier allows listening without a paid subscription. Look for a listed free plan or freemium pricing model.
A free trial gives you a temporary way to evaluate a paid service. The list records trial details when a maker publishes them.
Check audio quality
Look at each service's top stated quality and whether it supports lossless playback when audio fidelity matters. These fields show how services describe their available playback options.
A higher stated quality can require compatible hardware, software or a suitable connection.
Review listening plans
Look for offline listening when you need music without a connection. Compare paid entry points with the features included in free access.
Family and student plans can change which subscription fits your household or enrollment status.
Match your devices
Services here list support for platforms such as iOS, web, Android, macOS, Windows and APIs. Check each platform listing against the devices or software you use.
An API option matters when you want to connect a service to your own application or workflow.
Consider open-source code
Review an entry's open-source code and licence terms before adopting it if open-source availability matters to you.
Questions
Do these music services offer free plans?
Look for a listed free plan when you want access without a paid subscription. The comparison records whether a service has one, along with paid entry details.
Can I try a paid music service for free?
A free trial offers a temporary way to evaluate a paid service. Trial length and terms vary when a maker publishes them.
Which platforms do these services support?
Platform coverage is recorded for iOS, web, Android, macOS, Windows and API access.
Does the list compare lossless audio?
Yes. The comparison records maximum stated quality and whether lossless audio is supported.
Are family and student plans included?
Yes. Family-plan and student-plan availability are included where listed.