Spotify too expensive? These alternatives are cheaper, and better

Spotify can be expensive for many customers and hence, it makes sense to opt for cheaper and better alternatives.

Spotify alternatives: These affordable and better options from Apple, Google and Amazon will satisfy your needs better (Unsplash)

Spotify is currently among the most hyped music streaming services in the market. It is also the most expensive one available, especially in India. In a market obsessed with value, subscribing to the most expensive service seldom makes sense, especially when there are more affordable and better options available in the market.

Spotify has some great alternatives available at much lower prices. Google has its YouTube Music service to offer whereas Apple brings its Apple Music service in several price categories. Then there's Amazon's Prime Music service while Indian-bred options such as JioSaavn and Gaana will appeal to the customers who care for value more than anything else.

Spotify alternatives that are cheaper and better

Hence, we take a look at these affordable and better Spotify alternatives available in the market.

YouTube Music

YouTube Music app on Android. (Google)

YouTube Music app on Android. (Google)

Starting at ₹99 per month, YouTube Music offers the best value since you can listen to any music available on YouTube, which itself is the world's largest collection of music and videos. The AI-based recommendations often adhere to your taste. Additionally, you can have the family plan at ₹149 per month, and students can get it starting ₹59 per month.

Apple Music

Apple Music (Bloomberg)

Apple Music (Bloomberg)

If you got an iPhone, then the ₹99 per month Apple Music plan is the best service to consider. You get access to the latest tracks and curated playlists. Plus, there's top-notch integration with Shazam and other Apple services. The family plan costs ₹149 per month. If you just want Apple Music for your HomePod Mini or any Siri-enabled device, the Apple Music Voice Plan at ₹49 per month is another great deal.

Amazon Prime Music

Amazon Prime Music

Amazon Prime Music

The Amazon Prime music subscription comes bundled with Amazon Prime. Hence, for ₹179 per month, you get access to ad-free high quality music streaming and podcasts, Prime Video, and Amazon Prime services. The annual plan costs ₹1,499. This one is easily among the most value for money options here.

JioSaavn

JioSaavn (JioSaavn)

JioSaavn (JioSaavn)

JioSaavn is another affordable Indian streaming service with special benefits for Reliance Jio users. The JioSaavn service is available for free but with ads and no downloads. For ₹99 per month, you get no ads, HD downloads, and coupon based benefits. The annual plan is a bargain at ₹399 a year. As part of the limited period offer, you can get a monthly plan at Re 1 before December 31.

Gaana

Gaana (Gaana)

Gaana (Gaana)

Gaana subscription starts at a price of ₹149 for 3 months and ₹399 for a year. For this price, you get ad-free music in several Indian languages and video songs too.