Music streaming provides a convenient way to enjoy music on your devices, and in South Africa, several platforms offer diverse features, prices, and catalogs.
Here are the top 5 music streaming platforms in South Africa:
1. Deezer:
– French streaming service with 70 million songs, podcasts, and playlists.
– Free ad-supported plan; premium plan at R74.99/month offers ad-free, offline, and high-quality playback.
– Family plan at R114.99/month supports six accounts; student plan at R29.99/month (50% discount).
Music-syncing app AmpMe partners Deezer
2. YouTube Music:
– Integrates with YouTube, offering millions of songs, videos, and live performances.
– Free ad-supported plan; premium plan at R59.99/month removes ads, enables offline playback, and includes YouTube Premium.
– Supports Google Assistant, Chromecast, and smart speakers.
YouTube Music announces Smart Downloads, AV Switching and new South African playlists
3. Apple Music:
– Access to over 75 million songs, podcasts, and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos.
– Seamless integration with Apple devices; R59.99/month, R29.99/month for students.
– Family plan at R89.99/month (supports six accounts); individual annual plan at R599.99 (17% savings).
Apple music introduces music video streaming section.
4. Spotify:
– World’s most popular service with 400 million users and 30% global market share.
– Free ad-supported plan; premium plan at R59.99/month removes ads, enables offline playback, and includes Hulu.
– Family plan at R99.99/month (supports six accounts); duo plan at R79.99/month (supports two accounts).
Spotify for Apple Watch – Keeping time with music (Image from wareable.com)
5. Simfy Africa:
– South African service with 36 million songs, podcasts, and HD/Ultra HD audio quality.
– R25/month for web, PC, and Mac access (no offline play or mobile app); R60/month for All Access plan with mobile and offline play on three devices.
– Family plan at R90/month (supports up to six accounts).