The Best Spotify Alternatives in 2026
Spotify raised US prices in January 2026, and Individual is now $12.99 a month (Variety). Every major rival costs the same or less, and most of them can import your Spotify playlists for free.
| Service | One person | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Music | $11.99 | iPhone owners, hi-res at no extra cost |
| YouTube Music | $11.99 | People who already pay for YouTube Premium |
| Deezer | $11.99 | The cheapest big-name plan, lossless included |
| Tidal | $11.99 | Hi-res and Dolby Atmos on every plan |
| Qobuz | $12.99 | Audiophiles, classical and jazz |
| Amazon Music Unlimited | $12.99 | Prime members with Echo speakers |
Apple Music
The easiest switch if you use an iPhone. Lossless and hi-res up to 24-bit/192 kHz are included, and Apple's built-in transfer moves your Spotify library from Settings. Spotify to Apple Music guide
YouTube Music
The best value if you'd pay for ad-free YouTube anyway, since YouTube Premium includes it. It has live versions and covers Spotify doesn't, but no lossless. Spotify to YouTube Music guide
Deezer
A dollar cheaper than Spotify for one person, with lossless on every paid plan and a free tier. Deezer's import is free with no song limit. Deezer vs Spotify
Tidal
Hi-res up to 24-bit/192 kHz and Dolby Atmos on every plan, and it pays artists a higher per-stream rate than Spotify. No free tier. Tidal vs Spotify
Qobuz
The pick for people with good hi-fi gear, especially if you listen to classical or jazz. Cheaper on an annual plan. Qobuz vs Spotify
Amazon Music Unlimited
Worth it if you already have Prime and use Alexa at home. Ultra HD audio is included. Amazon Music vs Spotify
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