We all have our favourite music, and there are now more options than ever before to listen to it.
But where can you get the best deal to listen to your beats?
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This Bank Holiday Monday we're taking a deep dive into the world of music streaming.
So sit back and listen up...
Spotify
Spotify offers a free service that gives full access to its music catalogue.
However users can only skip six tracks per hour and will have adverts.
For those wishing to opt for a paid plan, there are a number of options.
Individual plan
- €10.99 per month
- One account
Duo plan
- €14.99 per month
- Two accounts
Family plan
- €17.99 per month
- Up to six accounts
Student (Discount for eligible students in university)
- €5.99 per month
- One account
What else should I know? Spotify also offers a large array of audiobooks, which are charged separately per title. However it is rolling out 15 hours of listening per month under a recently-announced plan.
Apple Music
- Voice €4.99 per month
Voice does not allow you to download songs, and also excludes Dolby Atmos audio
- Student €5.99 per month
- Individual €10.99 per month
- Family €16.99 per month
Family gives unlimited access for up to six people
What else should I know? Users can get six months free when they buy an eligible Apple device
Tidal
- HiFi €10.99 per month
Sound quality of 16-bit, 44.1 kHz
- HiFi Plus €19.99 per month
Sound quality up to 24-bit, 192 kHz
- Family (Up to six accounts on one plan)
From €16.99 per month
What else should I know? Tidal is offering the service free for 30 days
Amazon Music
Amazon offers a limited music service as part of its Prime package.
Users can listen to music, but cannot choose specific tracks or turn off the 'Shuffle' function.
Amazon Music Unlimited, priced at €11.55 per month, offers a wider range of music options and additional features.
What else should I know? Amazon is currently offering four months free to those who sign up to Unlimited
