Download Music Streaming - Best Software & Apps

iTunes(32-Bit) 12.2.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Still one of the best music players

6077 votes

PROS: Simplified interface, Apple Music streaming service, Improved playlist creation, Curated and automatic radio stations
CONS: Limited file formats supported, Amost overwhelming number of features!

iTunes 64 bit12.7.3

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Still one of the best music players

824 votes

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PROS: Simplified interface, Improved playlist creation, Curated and automatic radio stations, Apple Music streaming service
CONS: Limited file formats supported, Amost overwhelming number of features!

Spotify1.0.74.380

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone; Mac; Windows Phone; Web Apps

Find, share and enjoy your favorite music online

374 votes

PROS: New iPod sync and MP3 download features, Organize your music in customizable playlists, Share collaborative playlists with friends, Streaming radio with filters, Social features: friend list, Facebook connect, Import your MP3 files into the program
CONS: You'll have to put up with ads in the Free version, Individual songs can only be paid with credit card, Some songs are not available for download

Google Play Music

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Web Apps

Access music offline or streaming online

57 votes

PROS: Easy to use, Simple setup, Offline and online usability
CONS: Requires data connection for best use, Will import artist even if already on device

CherryPlayer2.4.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Unlimited streaming audio, playlists, and YouTube downloads

359 votes

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PROS: Huge library, Good audio quality, YouTube and Last.fm integration, Opens Amazon.com MP3 store to purchase tracks, Trending tracks
CONS: Messy interface, Some videos require you to register to watch, No video/audio converter

TuneIn Radio

License: free Download
Platform: Android

The app of 100,000 radios

83 votes

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PROS: Lots of stations , Good design, Multiple sorting options , Allows you to save your favorites
CONS: Classification isn't always accurate

GTA Radio1.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Listen to all the radio stations from Grand Theft Auto

10 votes

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PROS: Includes stations from six GTAs, Lots of great music and chat radio, Generally smooth streaming
CONS: Poor audio quality, Station navigation could be better

YTD Music Downloader Pro1.1.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Save your favorite streaming videos or audio music from youtube onto your computer with this software

4 votes

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YouTube Music

License: try Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

All the music you want, in a tube

2 votes

Pluto TV: 100+ Free Channels0.1.5

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Pluto TV is a free online television service broadcasting over 100 live channels full of TV shows, movies and Internet video

3 votes

SAM Broadcaster2016.4

License: try Download
Platform: Windows

Create your very own online radio station

385 votes

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TuneIn Radio for Windows 101.0.1.587

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Streaming music, news, podcasts and more

133 votes

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PROS: Tons of radio stations, Local broadcasts from major cities, Well organized interface, Intelligent search, Podcast support
CONS: Radio station icons are hard to read, No skipping, No recording features

SoundCloud14.12.18-43

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Mac; iPhone; Web Apps

Record your sounds on the go - then share them!

9 votes

PROS: Quick to record and share audio, Thriving community of users, Facebook integration
CONS: Activity and Stream feeds were temperamental in our tests

TVexe TV 5.0TVexe TV HD

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Watch live world TV stations for free, Music, News, Educational Sport + more.

17 votes

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VEVO2.0.20

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Windows Phone

A Free Home & hobby software app for Android

No votes yet

Pandora One Desktop App2.0

License: try Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Discover new music from your desktop

123 votes

PROS: Better music quality, No ads or commercials, Customized music discovery experience, Great music inventory
CONS: Only available with paid subscription, App is very small

iHeartRADIO for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Personalized internet radio

21 votes

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PROS: Local radiostations from major cities, Personalized and smart streaming radio, Useful Windows 8 multitasking, Integrated lyrics
CONS: Mediocre quality music, Takes some time to learn your musical tastes

Radio Javan5.3.2

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Listen to podcasts and stream music with this free app

No votes yet

PROS: You can download any music you hear on the radio, Easy-to-use for avid radio
CONS: Sometimes the songs cut out and do not finish, The app may freeze when used on some mobile devices

Nokia Ovi Player(Nokia Music) 2.1.11020

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Windows Phone

Free music player for personal computers

128 votes

PROS: Nokia Ovi Player is quite lightweight and still very functional., User-friendly features are ideal for fast retrieval and quick load times.
CONS: Some feel that this software is somewhat outdated., It is unable to support some of the more modern file types.

Pandora Radio

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Get music recommendations live-streamed to your Android device

12 votes

PROS: Music recommendations based on your musical tastes, Like or dislike certain music for better recommendations, Sync with your online profile, Various music categories available, Bookmark and review songs you've listened to, Sleep timer
CONS: Sometimes repeats songs, Advertisements on the free version

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	CherryPlayer	2.4.1	359	6.9	Windows
2	SAM Broadcaster	2016.4	385	6.9	Windows
3	iTunes 64 bit	12.7.3	824	6.6	Windows
4	iTunes	(32-Bit) 12.2.2	6077	6.6	Windows, Mac
5	Spotify	1.0.74.380	374	6.5	Windows, iPhone, Mac, Windows Phone

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

CherryPlayer

2.4.1

359

6.9

Windows

SAM Broadcaster

2016.4

385