Is Apple Music or YouTube Music free?

YouTube Music can be used for free (free plan, paid upgrades). Apple Music is paid.

Do I need to install Apple Music or YouTube Music?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start. Apple Music can also be installed to a home screen or dock if you like.

Price, ratings and what each one does, side by side. Every fact here comes from their listings on Linkstore.

Stream songs, albums and playlists in the browser.

Songs, albums and music videos from YouTube.

Apple Music

YouTube Music

Apple Music on the web plays the full catalog and your library with a subscription.

YouTube Music mixes official releases with live versions and covers, free with ads.

Apps that do a similar job, closest matches first.

TIDAL
Music streaming with a higher-quality tier.
Music & AudioNewPaid
Open
Suno
Make a full song, vocals included, from a short prompt.
Music & AudioNewFreemium
Open
Udio
Describe a song and get a finished track with vocals.
Music & AudioNewFreemium
Open
Spotify
Stream music and podcasts in the web player.
Music & AudioNewFreemium
Open
Bandcamp
Buy music and merch straight from the artists.
Music & AudioNewFree
Open
Learning Music
Learn the basics of making music right in the browser.
Music & AudioNewFree
Open