Want a Spotify alternative to stream music on your computer or mobile devices? As we know, Spotify is the most popular music streaming service. However, not everyone think Spotify is the best and some might consider that the monthly fee for Spotify music is expensive. So is there any other streaming music program similar to Spotify available? Of course. Read on and find the top 7 best Spotify alternatives below.

Part 1: How to Download Unlimited Free Streaming Music

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iMusic - Download Music from Over 3000 Music Sites

If you want to enjoy your favorite music from Spotify or other streaming music sites anytime without Internet connection, you can download or record the music with the help of iMusic. You can use the software to download music from Spotify, Dailymotion, Vimeo, YouTube and other over 3000 music sites by copying and pasting the URL of the songs. As for some music you can't download, for example, music played in radio stations, you can use the Record feature to save the songs on your computer. Besides, iMusic offers you a music library, letting you search and download music for free.

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Download Unlimited Free Music

Download music from Spotify, BBC Radio, Pandora, Grooveshark, Deezer, Napster, and 3000+ more.

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Detect Ads and audtomatically filter Ads when recording. Split tracks to separate music files.

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The downloaded music can be transferred to iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android devices, and burn to CDs.

Part 2: Top 7 Alternative to Spotify

#1: Deezer

Deezer is a music streaming website that gives you access to millions of songs and is available on a variety of platforms and devices. Like many music streaming programs, Deezer has paid and free membership levels. Deezer actually has two paid membership levels, $4.99 and $6.99 a month, respectively. The $4.99 version is ad-free and comes with a limited mobile app, while the $6.99 version has full mobile abilities. The paid version of Deezer advertise an increased sound quality of up to 320 kbps. Deezer is one of the few music streaming programs available in Canada and in fact, it is in available in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Pros: Three levels of membership option. Available in 100+ countries. Good sound quality. Available on a variety of platforms.

Cons: Interface can be hard to navigate. Music library can feel limited. Have to pay extra to be able to use on mobile devices.

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#2: Google Play All Access

Google Play All Access is Google's entry into the streaming market. This is available through your mobile device or through the browser on your computer. Google Play has a music of almost 20 million library and boasts high sound quality. Unlike many of the other streaming options, Google Play does not have a free option. To access Google Play you have to pay $9.99 a month. Google Play allows you to search for songs and build customized playlists and there is also a feature to build playlists based on your listening history. Some listeners find the interface can be a bit confusing at times.

Pros: Large music catalogue. Good sound quality. Easy customization.

Cons: No desktop version. No free version.

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#3: Grooveshark

Grooveshark is a music streaming site that uses user-uploaded content, instead of making deals with record companies to access their content. You can find millions of songs on Grooveshark, all uploaded by users. There are two options, a free option with ads and a $5 month subscription fee that gives you ad-free music, the ability to take your account anywhere in the world, and other features. Grooveshark is facing lawsuits from several record companies because of rights infringement, so if legal access of music is important to you, then Grooveshark is not the service for you. Apple and Android have removed the Grooveshark App from their store, though it is still available on devices like Blackberry. Grooveshark's sound quality also varies wildly, due to the nature of the content.

Pros: Extremely extensive catalogue of songs. Very user-friendly. Blackberry supported.

Cons: Violates music copyright. Inferior sound quality. No app support for iPhone or Android.

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#4: Last.fm

Last.fm is a streaming radio station. It allows you to play music online, but you can't create custom playlists. Instead you can enter likes and dislikes, choosing artists you want to listen to and ones you want to avoid and it builds you a set list based on your preferences. For straight music listening, Last.fm has good sound quality and a good selection of music, though many may find the lack of customization frustrating. Like many radio stations, Last.fm features commercials, you can pay $3 a month to get an ad-free version.

Pros: Good sound quality. Good music catalogue.

Cons: Limited features. Limited customization.

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#5: Pandora Radio

Pandora is an online streaming radio site. It consists of themed stations, but does give you the option to create your own playlists. You can skip certain songs, but you are limited to a certain amount of skips per hour. Pandora's created playlists do become more personalized in time, as your listening history becomes more apparent. Pandora has a music library of around 1 million songs. You can access Pandora with ads for free or you can pay $4 a month for ad-free service. With Pandora you can listen via mobile app and it is available on a large selection of devices or through the web browser on your computer, there is no desktop version.

Pros: Low cost. Available on most mobile systems.

Cons: No customization. Small music catalogue.

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#6: Rdio

Rdio allows both personalized streaming, but also has themed radio stations for your listening pleasure. It has an incredibly easy to use interface and a large catalogue of songs, however the sound quality suffers at times. Rdio does not release their sound rate, unlike services like Spotify. Unlike a lot of streaming services, Rdio offers a free service, but limits the amount you can stream. There are two price levels for Rdio, $4.99 a month gets you unlimited, ad-free content from your web browser. While $9.99 a month gives you mobile access as well an offline access mode.

Pros: Interface is easy to use. Good variety of songs. Mix of playlists and radio mode.

Cons: Sound quality. Streaming limit with the free option.

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#7: Stereomood

Stereomood works a little differently than other streaming music sites. Stereomood suggests music for you based on your mood. So you say "I feel sad", then you'll get a playlist of designated sad songs. Stereomood isn't as good for customization as some of the other streaming sites, as it is all pre-set playlists, but you can tag songs that you think fits certain moods. The program keeps track of the moods that you enter and every week, you can look at your mood tally. Stereomood's iOS app is also linked to iTunes and gives you an option to buy the songs that you like on iTunes. Stereomood is free to listen to and has no ads.

Pros: Free. Fun mood options.

Cons: No customization. Limited song catalogue.

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Part 3: Choose the Right Streaming Music Site that is Best for You

Choose the Right Streaming Music

Site to Enjoy Music

Deezer Google Play All Access Grooveshark Last.fm Pandora Radio Rdio Stereomood

Price

Free, $4.99 per month or $6.99 per month $9.99 per month Free or $5 per month Free or $3 per month for ad-free and mobile Free or $4 per month for ad-free Free, $4.99 per month, or $9.99 per month Free

Sound Quality

Up to 320 kbps Up to 320 kbps Depends on the song Up to 128 kbps Up to 192 kbps Unknown Up to 320 kbps

Customization

Yes, but the interface can be tricky. Yes. Yes. Music is all uploaded by users. No No Yes. No, pre-set playlists.

Music Library

30 million songs 18 million songs Over 30 million songs 12 million songs 1 million songs 1 million songs Less than 500,000

Platform Availability

Web; Desktop: Mac, Windows; Mobile (premium only): iOS, Android, Blackberry Web; Mobile: Android, iOS Web; Mobile: Blackberry Web; Mobile (paid): iOS, Android, Windows Mobile Web; Mobile: iOS, Android; Kindle and Nook; Roku; Web; Desktop: Mac, Windows; Mobile (premium only): Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Mobile Web; Mobile: iOS, Android


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