Apple Music
Stream your music from platforms that started the streaming revolution right here in Europe.
Spotify
🇸🇪Spotify says its web player offers music, podcasts and audiobooks online.
Qobuz
🇫🇷Qobuz is a music streaming service with a company address in Pantin, France. Qobuz says 24-bit Hi-Res streaming is available to everyone.
Choosing an alternative to Apple Music
The four services listed here differ in what they put first. Deezer says its app is available in more than 180 countries. Qobuz says it is an independent streaming platform with over 100 million songs in the highest possible quality, and a download store for buying albums. Its page says it is the only platform to publish its average pay per stream, and lists plans starting at 10.83 pounds per month on a 12-month subscription. Spotify says its web player lets users listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks online. SoundCloud's pages say users can stream and listen to music online for free.
Qobuz says its sound quality is unmatched and that it discloses its average pay per stream. SoundCloud says users can stream and listen to music online for free.
Before you move, check that the tracks you play most are available, compare monthly prices and offline listening, and look for a way to transfer your playlists.
Sources, checked 2026-10-21
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