Sorted by starting price
6 Cheapest Music Streaming Services of 2026
By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 7, 2026
Among the 8 tools in our best music streaming services ranking, Pandora has the lowest verified paid starting price at $5.99 per month (Plus, stations only). Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.
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PandoraUS 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 overallStarts at
$5.99
Score 8.3
- 02
QobuzAudiophiles and students who want hi-res audio at the lowest family and student prices here.
Studio from $10.83 per month on a 12-month plan; Student $4.99, Duo $17.99 monthly, Family $17.99
Full entry, No. 6 overallStarts at
$10.83
Score 8.3
- 03
Apple MusiciPhone owners and families who want lossless and Spatial Audio at a lower family price than Spotify.
Individual $11.99 per month, first month free for new subscribers; Student $6.99, Family $19.99
Full entry, No. 2 overallStarts at
$11.99
Score 8.9
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Amazon Music UnlimitedPrime 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 overallStarts at
$11.99
Score 8.6
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TidalListeners who want a large catalog and a family plan at $19.99, plus DJs who mix from streaming.
Individual $11.99 per month; Student $6.99, Family $19.99, DJ Individual $19.99
Full entry, No. 4 overallStarts at
$11.99
Score 8.4
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SpotifyMost 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 overallStarts at
$12.99
Score 9.0
Scores and prices come from our Best Music Streaming Services ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com