Credit: LIONEL BONAVENTURE / AFP Overview of the biggest names in music streaming.
With nearly a dozen different offers, music streaming is booming. The latest legal download platforms on subscriptions, Groove is to be launched at the end of July by Microsoft. With this new name, Microsoft actually takes the pre-existing concept of Xbox Music. Already known and already he will propose a catalog of 40 million songs around, and will cost $ 10 a month (or 99 per year). But before winning, i l will face the giant Spotify, Deezer or Apple Music. Reviewing the big names in online music.
Apple Music and Radio VIP
Its launch in late June 2015, made a lot of noise. Apple’s music streaming offer in the tradition of iTunes, which allowed to buy stocks online. Now, Apple offers offers a multi , which includes both listening streaming (37 million shares), digital radio and social networking. Beats One, which broadcasts 24 hours a 24, is animated by famous DJs and musicians (including Elton John and rapper Dr. Dre. Available in 100 countries, it lets you listen to music . flows, directly accessible without prior download After a free trial period of 3 months, the service costs 10 euros per month A family membership . – used by six people – is also available 14.99 euros per month
Spotify, the leader
With 60 million users across 58 countries, and 15 million of its subscribers pay offer, Spotify has the odds. Launched in 2008, Spotify offers a free offer, interspersed with advertisements , with random listening to music. But also three month trial for $ 0.99 euros and a premium version, 9.99 per month, which provides access to 30 million tracks UPS and in high definition. The family membership is less interesting than that offered by Apple Music, since it costs € 29.99 for five people.
Deezer, number 1 in France
In 2014, Deezer Spotify exceeded in France, according to the professional union of music. To compete with the market leader worldwide, it relaxed its requirements in 2014. Despite a short trial period (15 days), allows free and unrestricted listening , interspersed with ads here also on tablet and computer. On mobile, it offers a personalized radio, and a catalog of 35 million tracks. Its Premium offer costs EUR 9.99 per month.
Google Play Music, choosing the free
A week before the release of Apple Music, Google presented Free version of its streaming radio . It proposes to listen to music according to his taste or current activities with chains and provides access to thematic radios programmed by experts. A reduced offer that is financed by advertising. Google Play, the paid version to 9.99 euros provides access to unlimited streaming and storage of its securities. Its catalog is 30 million shares.
Tidal, difficult start
Acquired by rapper American Jay Z, Tidal boasts 770,000 subscribers but hard to break into the online music market. Fully Paid, it was launched in late March 2015 and is presented as managed only by musicians, who make up playlists, along with several experts. 9.99 euros per month it also available with high definition sound, for 19.99 euros a month . It offers 30 million shares and a 30-day trial period.
Qobuz, quality
Qobuz The French put on a reduced catalog and great sound quality . It therefore proposes as an alternative, while many users only know the mp3, bad. It offers subscriptions of all kinds, from 4.99 to 19.99 euros per month, and 99 to 219 euros for a year. Its least expensive offer includes 28 million shares, with unlimited streaming mp3 .
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