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by SiriusXM · Founded 2000
Music streaming service with personalized radio stations powered by the Music Genome Project algorithm.
Quick answer: 5 European alternatives to Pandora are listed, from 3 countries. 3 have a free plan. Top picks: Spotify, Deezer and Idagio.
| # | Product | Country | From | Pricing | Free plan | Open source | Self-host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spotify | 🇸🇪Sweden | US$12.99 per month | Freemium | Yes | No | No |
| 2 | Deezer | 🇫🇷France | Not verified | Freemium | Yes | No | No |
| 3 | Idagio | 🇩🇪Germany | €9.99 per month, billed annually | Subscription | No | No | No |
| 4 | Qobuz | 🇫🇷France | €12.49 per month | Subscription | No | No | No |
| 5 | SoundCloud | 🇩🇪Germany | €2.99 per month, billed annually | Freemium | Yes | No | No |
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by Spotify
Spotify is the world's largest music streaming platform, founded in 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in Stockholm, Sweden. With over 640 million users and 250 million paid subscribers, it offers 100+ million tracks, podcasts, and audiobooks. Spotify is publicly traded (NYSE: SPOT) and processes EU user data in its European data centers. It's the rare case of a European company that became the global category leader.
by Deezer
Deezer is a global music streaming platform founded in 2007, offering access to a vast catalog of high-quality music and features like offline listening and personalized playlists. It operates in over 180 countries and provides a unique artist-centric payment model.
by Idagio
The ultimate classical music collection in one app ✓Exclusive video concerts ✓Lossless sound quality ✓Best search ✓Curated by performers and experts ▷ Discover IDAGIO now
by Qobuz
Qobuz is a music streaming and download service offering high-quality audio files. It provides a vast catalog of over 100 million songs, available in CD-Quality and 24-Bit Hi-Res formats. Users can access curated music recommendations, reviews, and exclusive interviews. Qobuz supports artists by publishing its average pay per stream and offers various subscription plans, including options for families and students.
by SoundCloud Ltd.
SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform that allows users to upload, share, and promote music and audio content. It enables independent artists to reach a global audience and provides listeners with access to a vast library of tracks, podcasts, and sound recordings across various genres.
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