Music streaming services have undoubtedly become one of the main ways people listen to music. With just the tap of a button or two, you have access to countless songs aging back to the dawn of time. The convenience and ease of streaming services are what makes it a top option for listening to music. So, the question that comes up is, which streaming service should you use?
We’ve gathered a list of some of the Internet’s favourite music streaming platforms to see which one is most worth your time.
Arguably the most popular streaming service on this list, Spotify covers everything the average music listener would need. Spotify offers three monthly subscription plans to choose from (where applicable): Spotify Student US$4.99/month, Spotify Premium US$9.99/month, Spotify Family US$14.99/month. Don’t worry if you’re skimping on costs, Spotify Free is a viable option.
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Another big name in the audio streaming service, Apple Music doesn’t fall too far behind Spotify. Like Spotify, Apple Music is available on both iOS and Android for $9.99/month with three other plans: For students US$4.99/month, Family tier US$14.99/month, 12-month plan US$99.
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One of the best options for music video fanatics, Youtube Music is slowly but surely finding its place among the many great options available for streaming music. Available for free (supported by ads) or with three other subscription plan options: For students US$5/month, Individual plan US$10/month, Family plan US$15/month.
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If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you might want to check out Amazon Music Unlimited. While Amazon Prime Music comes with your Prime membership, you can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for US$7.99/month (and US$9.99/month for non-Prime members).
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Tidal has long been a favourite for streaming music. Offering the best audio quality and an extensive catalogue, many consider Tidal to be a top choice for listening to music on non-Apple devices. With the most costly subscription plans on this list, Tidal offers two subscription plans: HiFi US$9.99/month, HiFi Plus US$19.99/month. They also offer a family plan that costs US$4.99/month for each person added, and a student plan which gives 50% off both HiFi and HiFi Plus.
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