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Amazon Music vs Deezer

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Amazon Music

Software

Unlimited music for every moment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deezer logo

Deezer

Software

All the music you love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Music amazon Music Unlimited is required for on-demand access to the 100 million song catalogue, ad-free podcasts and Audible audiobooks; Deezer pricing and currency are region-locked - the vendor page serves localized pricing rather than a single global figure
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Music covers HD audio, Deezer covers Radio.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon Music and Deezer actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon Music and Deezer differ
AttributeAmazon MusicDeezer
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, EchoWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2007).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amazon Music

  • HD audio
  • Alexa integration
  • Echo devices
  • Fire TV
  • Alexa
  • Amazon account security
  • Fire-tv support
  • Echo support

Only in Deezer

  • Radio
  • HiFi audio
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Private sessions
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Music streaming
  • Podcasts
  • Family controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amazon Music

  • On-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakersnot Deezer
  • Listening to podcasts and Audible audiobooks in one appnot Deezer
  • Offline playback for subscribersnot Deezer

Deezer

  • Ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloadsnot Amazon Music
  • Multi-user household streaming via the Family plannot Amazon Music
  • Two-person households via the Duo plannot Amazon Music
  • Higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on Premiumnot Amazon Music

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amazon Music

  • Amazon Music Unlimited is required for on-demand access to the 100 million song catalogue, ad-free podcasts and Audible audiobooks
  • Unlimited skips require the Amazon Music Unlimited subscription
  • Subscriptions bought through iTunes renew automatically each month unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of each membership period
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Deezer

  • Pricing and currency are region-locked - the vendor page serves localized pricing rather than a single global figure
  • Free tier excludes ad-free listening, offline downloads, and high-fidelity/lossless audio
  • Multiple similarly named tiers (Premium, Duo, Family) differentiated mainly by account count

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Music

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited selection
    • Ads
  • Unlimited$9.99/month
    • Full catalog
    • HD audio

Deezer

Free
  • Premium$23.99/month
  • Duo$29.99/month
  • Family$35.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon Music if

  • You need hd audio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo.
  • You also want alexa integration.
Amazon Music review

Choose Deezer if

  • You need radio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want hifi audio.
Deezer review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Music or Deezer better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Music starts at Free and Deezer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Music or Deezer?
Amazon Music starts at Free and Deezer at Free.
Does Amazon Music or Deezer run on more platforms?
Amazon Music runs on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo. Deezer runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Amazon Music for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Amazon Music best used for?
Amazon Music is most often used for on-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakers, listening to podcasts and audible audiobooks in one app, offline playback for subscribers. Of those, on-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakers and listening to podcasts and audible audiobooks in one app are not what Deezer is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Music do that Deezer cannot?
Amazon Music covers HD audio, Alexa integration, Echo devices, Fire TV. Deezer covers Radio, HiFi audio, Smart speakers, Car systems. Both handle Music streaming, Podcasts, Family controls, Web support.
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