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Amazon Music UnlimitedYouTube Music
Paid

Requires a paid Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

 Freemium

Free with ads. Music Premium, available in select countries, is a paid subscription that…

Web Web, Android, iOS
  • HD and Ultra HD streaming quality
  • Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio tracks
  • Includes live performances, covers and remixes from YouTube that other services lack
  • Switches between a song’s audio and its music video
  • Paid subscription required
  • Proprietary service tied to an Amazon account
  • The free tier has ads and does not play in the background
  • Downloads need a Music Premium subscription
Web application, Hosted service Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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