Anghami

Overview

Anghami is a freemium music streaming service for Arabic and international songs, as well as podcasts. The company was co-founded by Elie Habib and Eddy Maroun, launched in Beirut in November 2012, and moved its headquarters to Abu Dhabi in 2021. It is available on mobile, desktop and web platforms.

The free plan covers song playback, radio listening, playlist discovery and creation, and sharing music and playlists. Anghami Plus adds offline downloads, ad-free listening, unlimited skips, lyrics, and controls to rewind, replay, or scrub through tracks. Offline listening is supported, maximum audio quality is listed as high, and lossless audio is not supported.

Anghami says it uses personal information to tailor recommendations and promotions. It also states that personal data is confidential, is not sold or shared with third parties, and is stored using modern encryption standards. Customers with questions are directed to the Help Center.

Key features

• Free plan: Listen to songs and radios, discover and create playlists, and share music and playlists.
• Plus playback tools: Download music for offline listening, listen without ads, skip without limits, view lyrics, and rewind, replay, or scrub through tracks.
• Desktop app: Includes a mini player, music upload, offline playback, and keyboard hot keys.
• CarPlay: Supports music discovery, Anghami Radios, likes, playlists, and curated Personal DJ playlists.
• Alexa: The Anghami Alexa Skill supports songs, podcasts, likes, downloads, and playlists. Its help page says the skill is available in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
• Broad device support: Anghami lists iPhone and iPad, Android, desktop and laptop, CarPlay and Android Auto, PlayStation, wearables, TVs, Apple TV, and Chromecast.

Android Auto setup requires Android 6.0 or later and the latest Anghami app. Eligible new users can get a 14-day Plus trial through Apple App Store or Google Play. The trial auto-renews unless cancelled before it expires.

Pricing

Anghami has a free plan and paid Plus, Student, and Family options. Prices for Student and the general Plus and Family plans are not listed here. The Family Plan includes six accounts.

The listed paid prices are Egypt examples, not a general price schedule. Check the applicable offer before subscribing.

Platforms

Anghami supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It also lists support across desktop and laptop devices, CarPlay, Android Auto, PlayStation, wearables, TVs, Apple TV, and Chromecast. The desktop app adds a mini player, music upload, offline playback, and keyboard hot keys.

Who it's for

Anghami may suit listeners looking for Arabic and international music alongside podcasts, with a free tier for playback, playlists, sharing, and radio. People who want downloads, ad-free listening, unlimited skips, lyrics, or track navigation controls will need Plus. Its range of listed car, TV, and other device support may also matter to listeners who use more than a phone or computer.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free song and radio listening, playlist tools, sharing, broad listed device support, and a Plus feature set that includes downloads and playback controls.
• Cons: Lossless audio is not supported. General prices for Plus, Student, and Family are not listed, and the trial auto-renews unless cancelled before expiry.

Alternatives

Readers comparing music services can also consider Amazon Music, Deezer, Playary, Digital Concert Hall, Pandora, IDAGIO, Kugou Music, and Yandex Music. See more options in Music Streaming Software.

Verdict

Anghami combines a usable free listening tier with a Plus upgrade focused on offline access and expanded playback controls. Its Arabic and international catalogue positioning, podcast support, and wide device list are central considerations. The main trade-offs are the lack of lossless audio and limited price detail beyond the two Egypt examples; prospective subscribers should check the terms and price offered for their location.