Download Music Streaming - Best Software & Apps

iTunes12.7.4.76.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Still one of the best music players

14358 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

2264 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

3299 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

CherryPlayer2.4.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Unlimited streaming audio, playlists, and YouTube downloads

383 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

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

31 votes

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Google Play Musicvaries-with-device

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

Free Software for Music Lovers

64 votes

PROS: Great audio quality, Integrated with YouTube and other tools
CONS: Takes a while to set up, Limited non-musical content

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

19 votes

YouTube Music

License: buy Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Web Apps

All the music you want, in a tube

69 votes

Wynk Music1.3.2.4

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Listen to Hindi and international hits on your smartphone

42 votes

PROS: Streaming millions of songs, Curated playlists for song discovery
CONS: Contains ads, Requires paid subscription to access all content

TVexe TV 5.0TVexe TV HD

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

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

37 votes

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SAM Broadcaster2016.4

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Create your very own online radio station

819 votes

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TuneIn Radio1.0.1.587

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Streaming music, news, podcasts and more

314 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

SoundCloud3.0.0

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

Access and upload SoundCloud recordings from your Mac

91 votes

PROS: Allows you to listen to and upload SoundCloud files from your Mac, Slick and easy to use, Search and create your own playlists
CONS: May be unstable if fails to connect to the cloud

Pandora One Desktop App2.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Discover new music from your desktop

86 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

TuneIn Radio

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

The app of 100,000 radios

161 votes

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

iHeartRADIO

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Personalized internet radio

20 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

VEVO2.0.20

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

Browse your favourite music videos and content

13 votes

PROS: Thousands of videos, Receive artist notifications
CONS: Contains ads, Can’t play content offline

GTA Radio1.9

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Listen to all the radio stations from Grand Theft Auto

122 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

Nokia Ovi Player(Nokia Music) 2.1.11020

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Windows Phone

Free music player for personal computers

480 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.

Nicecast1.10.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Mac

Podcast made easy

62 votes

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Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Spotify	1.0.74.380	3299	7.5	Windows, iPhone, Mac, Windows Phone
2	iTunes	12.7.4.76.0	14358	6.8	Windows, Mac
3	SAM Broadcaster	2016.4	819	6.7	Windows
4	iTunes 64 bit	12.7.3	2264	6.7	Windows
5	Nokia Ovi Player	(Nokia Music) 2.1.11020	480	6.5	Windows, Windows Phone

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Spotify

1.0.74.380

3299

7.5

Windows, iPhone, Mac, Windows Phone

iTunes

12.7.4.76.0

14358