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4 Best Free Music Streaming Services of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 7, 2026

4 of the 8 tools in our best music streaming services ranking offer a permanent free plan. Spotify scores highest among them at 9.0 out of 10.

01
Spotify
Most listeners who want the widest choice of plans, a free tier and social features like Jam and Blend.
Free plan; Premium Individual $12.99 per month after a 1-month trial; Student $6.99, Duo $18.99, Family $21.99
Full entry, No. 1 overall
Paid from
$12.99
Score 9.0
02
Amazon Music Unlimited
Prime members who want ad-free music plus an audiobook each month on one bill.
Free for 30 days, then $12.99 per month, or $11.99 per month for Prime members
Full entry, No. 3 overall
Paid from
$11.99
Score 8.6
03
Pandora
US listeners who mostly play stations and want the cheapest ad-free plan.
Free ad-supported tier; Plus $5.99 per month or $65.89 a year; Premium $11.99; Student $6.99; Premium Family $19.99
Full entry, No. 5 overall
Paid from
$5.99
Score 8.3
04
SoundCloud
Fans of independent artists, remixes and DJ sets who also want major-label tracks.
See vendor pricing (USD check pending)
Full entry, No. 8 overall
Paid from
Free plan
Score 7.8

Scores and prices come from our Best Music Streaming Services ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com