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'@@ -1,0 +1,1 @@ +id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Sure, all the audiophiles and cool kids are talking about a  resurgence and squabbling over . But admit it, streaming  still is the most convenient way to listen to your favorite songs. While streaming used to mean sacrificing sound quality, that's no longer the case. In fact, streaming music can sound indistinguishable from, or even superior to, an ol, , , , Qobuz, Deezer and  to see how each platform stacks up for your subscription buck. While most offer music catalogs of over 50 million songs, each has its own unique pros and cons. We've also left out services that only play music in a radio format and don't offer a la carte listening to allow you to select your own songs.<br><br><br><br><br><br>Get the CNET TVs, Streaming and Audio newsletter<br>Become a home entertainment expert with our handpicked tips, reviews and deals. Delivered Wednesdays.<br><br><br><br>Services typically charge $10 a month and don't have a contract, but swapping between them isn't as straightforward as . If you don't want to rebuild your playlists and library from scratch when you switch, you have two main options -- a music locker service such as YouTube Music, or the library import tool . The latter option can read the library from each of your music services and transfer them, and while there's a $4.50 monthly charge, you can always cancel once you've converted your library. <br><br>Sarah Tew/CNET<br><br>So which music streaming services offer the best combination of price, sound quality and library size? Read on to find an in-depth look at each of the services and a feature comparison, along with a full price breakdown in the chart at the bottom of the page. We'll update this list periodically. And if you want the TL;DR, these are the top three.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Angela Lang/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Spotify is the pioneer in music streaming and arguably the best-known service. It offers a number of curated music discovery services, including its Discover Weekly playlist, and is constantly implementing new ones, such as Stations. It's also ramping up its non-music conten to numerous Wi-Fi devices.<br><br>While Spotify recently announced a it appears to be capped at CD quality unlike similar options from Tidal or Qobuz. It also on Family plans in the US and other plans in the US and Europe, but the base price remains $10 per month in the US.<br><br>The Good <br>Free version is impressively robustSpotify Connect simplifies connecting to wireless speakers and  Easy to build your own playlists and sync them for offline listeningAllows you to follow artists and to be alerted when they release new music or announce an upcoming showNow with podcasts!<br>The Bad<br>Advertisements in the free service can be intrusiveYou can't listen to specific songs in the free tier, just a mix based on the requested music<br>Best for: People who want a solid all-around service, and especially for people who love to make, browse and share playlists for any scenario.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Apple Music is a close second to Spotify, and it's the only one of our top three with a digital locker to store your own library of songs -- YouTube Music, below, is the other music locker option. There are two ways to upload your music: free, which, amazingly, is still a thing. There's also ton of curated playlists, many handcrafted by musicians and tastemakers, but it lacks the robust sharing options built into Spotify. <br><br>The Good<br>Combines your iTunes library with music you don't own and a choice of music lockers<br>Human music experts and algorithms help find music you'll want to hear based on what you playYou can control what you hear or search for new music using Siri on Apple HomePod or other Apple devices<br>The Bad<br>The Android app and experience isn't as smooth as the iOS oneDoesn't work with old iPods (except the iPod Touch)<br>Best for: Those who want to listen to albums and songs they've added to iTunes or use an Apple HomePod device.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Sarah Tew/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br>In third place is Tidal, which offers a wide selection of music beyond its seemingly urban focus. Its higher-priced options are especially suited to people seeking the best audio quality. While Qobuz promises arguably better sound quality (no MQA decoder required) both its subscriber base and catalog are dwarfed by Tidal's. <br><br>Now , Tidal offers lossless audio streaming with sound quality that is virtually identical to -- or better than -- CD. Tidal says its catalog exceeds 70 million tracks, and now includes longtime holdouts Metallica as well. If you're an audiophile, a fan of urban music, or a mix of both, then Tidal should appeal to you. <br><br>The Good<br>High-fidelity music streams including Lots of video content, including concert livestreamsProfiles and record reviews on every page, plus up-and-coming artist spotlights<br><br>The Bad<br>The mobile apps and web player aren't as straightforward as some othersThe catalog isn't as exhaustive as Spotify PremiumMost high-res music uses MQA, which needs a specialized decoder<br>Best for: Musically inclined purists who [https://Parkbench.com/directory/atlanta-classic-tree-service Tree Care Dayton Ohio] deeply about sound quality and discovering new, up-and-coming artists.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>The best of the rest <br> Amazon Music Unlimited <br>Screenshot: Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br>Amazon Music Unlimited is the "grownup" (a.k.a. paid) version of , which any  gets for "free." It offers a greatly expanded catalog for an extra outlay per month: $8 for Prime members and $10 if you don't have Prime. Rather than focusing on the cutting edge of music as some others here do, the Amazon music service features recommended playlists and radio stations that are grouped around artists you've already listened to. <br><br>The Good <br>Cheaper than the top three if you're an memberLyrics automatically pop up on the "now playing" screenOffers , () and (includes ads)Step-up ($12.99 for Prime members) includes high-res and <br>The Bad <br>Artist profiles don't have biographiesOfficially advertised as "tens of millions" of tracks strong, it's unclear if the catalog is quite as large as its competitorsThe service no longer includes a <br>Best for: Amazon Prime members who want to save a few bucks on a decent music catalog<br>YouTube Music<br><br>Screenshot: Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br>YouTube Music is the successor to , and if you sign up for the ad-free  you get YouTube Music thrown in for free. The good news is that YouTube Music is a mostly impressive service, and Google has retained the predecessor's music locker system. If you have a legacy Google Play Music account you may be able to still  over to YouTube Music. And it's not just legacy content: YouTube Music allows users to upload new tracks to its online music locker, too.   <br><br>In even better news, YouTube Music offers a cleaner interface than Google Play Music. Instead of playlists, YouTube Music offers well-curated radio stations, which are the standout features. Unlike playlists, which are finite and contain specific tracks, radio stations play endlessly and are updated often.  <br><br>The Good <br>Monthly fee includes subscription to YouTube Music: commercial-free streaming on YouTube and YouTube MusicOver 40 million tracksRetains Google Play Music's music locker system: You can transfer existing songs from the old service, plus upload new ones in YouTube Music<br>The Bad <br>The continued existence of Google Play Music is confusing for existing users <br>Best for: Heavy YouTube users and Android device users.<br> Pandora Premium <br>One of the most [https://soundcloud.com/search/sounds?q=popular%20streaming&filter.license=to_modify_commercially popular streaming] radio services in the US, Pandora also offers the a la carte Premium ($10 a month) and no-ads Plus ($5 a month). The result is more flexibility than most competitors, and Premium has gained in recent years, even if the service is behind in terms of overall catalog size. <br><br>The Good <br>One of the largest user bases, thanks to its free version<br> Pandora's Music Genome Project analyzes each track according to 450 different attributes in order to give better suggestions<br> <br>The Bad <br>Its audio quality is among the lowest available, even on the Premium subscription (192Kbps)<br> It doesn't really offer enough of an incentive for an upgrade from the free tier compared to the others here<br> Not available outside the US<br> <br>Best for: Pandora Premium is of most interest to people who already use Pandora and want to be able to pick exactly what they listen to. We'd recommend it to almost no one else. <br>Qobuz<br><br>Screenshot: Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br> launched in the US in February 2019 with a clean interface, hi-res audio streams (which unlike Tidal's don't need an MQA decoder) and the ability to buy lossless music. It offers two plans -- the hi-res Studio Premier for $15 a month and the $249 annual Sublime Plus, which offers discounts on the store. At 50 million tracks, Qobuz's streaming catalog isn't quite at the level of Tidal or Spotify, but it should be sufficient for everything but the more obscure artists.<br><br>The Good<br>The app is really clean and fun to use<br>Ability to listen to 24-bit music without needing a specialized decoder<br>One of the most affordable hi-res servicesFirst  <br>The Bad<br>Some gaps in the catalog <br><br>Best for: Audiophiles who want hi-res music for a decent price plus the ability to buy and download albums<br>Deezer<br>French stalwart  has been operating in the States since 2016, and it has a lot to offer, including a free tier (mobile only) and 56 million tracks. It has more than subscribers than some others on this list thanks, in part, to its previous affiliation with Cricket Wireless. The main Premium plan is $10 a month but users are also able to upgrade to a lossless version (CD quality) for $15 a month. While it reportedly boasts more users than Tidal, the service doesn't offer enough to differentiate it from its similarly priced competitors.<br><br><br>Best services compared<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Amazon Music Unlimited<br><br><br><br><br><br>Apple Music<br><br><br><br><br><br>Spotify<br><br><br><br><br><br>Tidal<br><br><br><br><br><br>YouTube Music<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Monthly fee<br><br><br><br><br><br>Prime members: $8, £8, N/A; Non-Prime members: $10, £10, AU$12; Alexa-only service: Free<br><br><br><br><br><br>$10, £10, AU$12<br><br><br><br><br><br>$10, £10, AU$12<br><br><br><br><br><br>Premium: $10, £10, AU$15; HiFi: $20, £20, AU$24<br><br><br><br><br><br>$9.99, £9.99, AU$11.99<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Free option?<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, with ads<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, with ads<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, with ads<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Free trial period<br><br><br><br><br><br>30 days<br><br><br><br><br><br>3 months<br><br><br><br><br><br>30 days<br><br><br><br><br><br>3 months<br><br><br><br><br><br>30 days<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Music library size<br><br><br><br><br><br>70 million<br><br><br><br><br><br>60 million<br><br><br><br><br><br>Over 50 million<br><br><br><br><br><br>60 million<br><br><br><br><br><br>Over 40 million<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Maximum bitrate<br><br><br><br><br><br>256Kbps, 3730 Kbps (HD)<br><br><br><br><br><br>256Kbps<br><br><br><br><br><br>320Kbps<br><br><br><br><br><br>1,411Kbps<br><br><br><br><br><br>320Kbps<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Family plan?<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, $15, £15, AU$18 for up to 6 people<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, $15, £15, AU$18 for up to 6 people<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes $16 per month, up to 6<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, 50% off each additional account, up to 4<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, $15, £15, AU$18 per month for up to 6 people<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Student discount<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, Price varies by country<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, $5, £5 with Hulu and Showtime<br><br><br><br><br><br>Premium: $5, HiFi: $10 (US only)<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes, $5<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>US military discount<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Offline listening<br><br><br><br><br><br>Mobile and desktop<br><br><br><br><br><br>Mobile only<br><br><br><br><br><br>Mobile and desktop<br><br><br><br><br><br>Mobile only<br><br><br><br><br><br>Premium and mobile only<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Radio stations<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Podcasts<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Music videos<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Music locker functionality<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>No<br><br><br><br><br><br>Yes<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>What else do you need to know? <br><br>The '60s are alive and well on my Spotify app. <br><br>Erin Carson/CNET<br> Streaming radio vs. on-demand <br>This guide covers on-demand music streaming services, and for that reason, we've purposely left out services that only play music in a radio format. Until recently this list excluded Pandora, but now that the company also offers a  we've included it here. ,  and  are other radio-style services that play music stations based around a theme or artist, without you explicitly picking tracks.  <br> Music lockers: Your MP3s in the cloud <br>Amazon was one of the first services to offer uploading your MP3 collection into the cloud, but this was . Meanwhile, the and Google services listed either allow you to combine your personal music collection with the streaming catalog, though tagging and organization can be a time-consuming challenge (your myriad live Phish tracks won't organize themselves). Still, if you've invested money in digital music over the years, those two services offer a patch to continue enjoying that music online.   <br> Music catalog sizes compared <br>The number of songs offered by a music service used to be one of the main differentiators, but most now have between 50 million and 70 million songs or more. However, depending on your favored genre, some of them have a more robust catalog that include many under-the-radar, indie or hip-hop artists. If you're musically inclined, constantly on the hunt for your favorite new band, a streaming service like Spotify or Tidal may be more up your alley. Users who are less ambitious about expanding their musical taste will be satisfied with the smaller catalogs Amazon Music Unlimited or Pandora offer. Apple Music is somewhere in the middle, offering a healthy mix of mainstream tunes and underground unknowns. <br> '