The best alternatives to Spotify for listening to music

Spotify is probably one of the most well-known music services available (if not the most popular) around – and it seems that the company it taking advantage of that. As of this month, Spotify announced that it was raising its prices, the third time since 2023.

If that concerns you (especially if you’re a current Spotify subscriber), you’ll be glad to know that there are quite a few alternatives available for good music listening, some with free versions (and some not), and some that can help you find new and lesser-known artists. Several, like Spotify, also offer podcasts. If you’re someone who has decided to explore what music services ar …

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