Spotify and YouTube Music dominate the music streaming market, that is known. However, they are not the only ones that exist. You also have alternatives available that offer similar features and, in many cases, free. Many of these alternatives are apps that look like Spotify and YouTube Music and with which you can also listen to music, both from your mobile phone and from your PC.
Harmony Music
Harmony Music is a cross-platform app available for Android, Windows and GNU/Linux which allows you to play any YouTube song with an interface that simulates a conventional streaming service. With this app you can listen to music in the background, create playlists, and control the sound quality.
Pros:
- Available for multiple platforms.
- Free and open source.
- Many customization options and sound quality control.
Cons:
- On Android requires download the APK from Github.
- The interface may not be as polished as that of commercial applications.
SteamSquid
SteamSquid is the first of the alternatives that look like YouTube Music and Spotify that we want you to know. It is a web platform with an interface similar to Spotify to listen to music from YouTube.
Pros:
- Completely Delivery to Italy takes one or two business days.
- Interface Easy to use.
- Allows you to create and manage playlists.
Cons:
- Does not have a mobile application.
- Some bands or artists may not be located correctly.
- The interface can be basic compared to other alternatives.
Spottube
The fourth application is Spottube, an open source app that combines the best of Spotify and YouTube Music. It uses the Spotify API to get the song data, but plays it through YouTube, Piped.video or JioSaavn. It is available for Windows, GNU/Linux, macOS and Android.
Pros:
- Multiplatform and free.
- Integration with multiple music sources.
- Advanced features like synchronized lyrics, privacy controls and local reproduction.
Cons:
- The configuration can be complex for non-technical users.
- It has no official support and depends on the community for updates.
Brave
Brave is a web browser through which you can play YouTube music in the background, a feature that not all browsers offer. Allow the music continues to play even when the mobile screen is off.
Pros:
- Free and available for Android and iOS.
- Allows playback in the background.
- Secure browsing.
Cons:
- It is not a music app.
- The initial setup may be confusing for some users.
BlackHole
BlackHole is another open source application that allows you to stream music from various sources, including YouTube and Spotify.
Pros:
- Free and open source.
- Supports multiple sources music and podcasts.
- Advanced features such as ad removal, song lyrics and playlist creation.
Cons:
- Available only for Android.
- May require manual APK installation.