Amazon Music
8.1#2 in music streaming softwareFrom $5.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAmazon Music vs Rakuten Music
Rakuten Music
7.9#3 in music streaming softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Amazon Music | Rakuten Music |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline listening | Unlimited subscribers can download music for offline playback, while Prime offline downloads are limited to All-Access Playlists. | Yes |
| Podcasts | Amazon Music offers a large catalog of top podcasts without ads for Prime members and Unlimited subscribers. | The product includes podcasts, radio and other programs alongside music. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4 million ratings | 3.3 out of 5 from 1,169 ratings. |
Amazon Music plans
- Amazon Music PrimeFree
- Amazon Music Free with adsFree
- Amazon Music for Prime membersFree
- Amazon Music FreeFree
- Amazon Music Unlimited Student$5.99 a month
- Amazon Music Unlimited Single Device$5.99 a month
Rakuten Music plans
- Bundle—
- Lite—
- Standard$980 a month
- Rakuten Card/Mobile Member—
- Student$480 a month
- BundleFree
Pick Amazon Music if…
Amazon Music suits listeners who want free music and podcasts, Prime members looking for ad-free listening, and Unlimited subscribers seeking on-demand access, downloads, or higher-quality audio. Alexa users can also make spoken music requests on compatible devices.
Pick Rakuten Music if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.