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Apple Music vs Deezer

Apple Music logo

Apple Music

Entertainment

All the ways you love music. All in one place.

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deezer logo

Deezer

Music

All the music you love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Deezer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apple Music individual plan discount pricing (3 months for $1.99) applies only to new subscribers, then rises to $11.99 per month; Deezer premium pricing displayed in AED currency only despite international availability
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Music covers Offline downloads, Deezer covers Podcasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Music and Deezer differ
AttributeApple MusicDeezer
Starting price$10.99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Macos, Windows, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryEntertainmentMusic
Founded20152007

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Apple Music

  • Offline downloads
  • Spatial Audio
  • Lossless audio
  • Curated playlists
  • Radio stations
  • Music discovery
  • Cross-device sync
  • Siri

Only in Deezer

  • Podcasts
  • Radio
  • HiFi audio
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Family controls
  • Private sessions
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Music streaming
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Apple Music

  • Music listeningnot Deezer
  • Music discoverynot Deezer
  • Playlist creationnot Deezer
  • Offline listeningnot Deezer
  • Family entertainmentnot Deezer

Deezer

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

Where each one falls short

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

Apple Music

  • Individual plan discount pricing (3 months for $1.99) applies only to new subscribers, then rises to $11.99 per month

Deezer

  • Premium pricing displayed in AED currency only despite international availability
  • Free tier does not support offline listening and includes advertising
  • Family plan limited to 6 accounts maximum

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Music

$10.99/month
  • Individual$10.99/month
    • 100+ million songs
    • Ad-free listening
    • Offline downloads
  • Family$16.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • Individual profiles
    • Parental controls

Deezer

Free
  • Premium$23.99/month
    • 1 account
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • Duo$29.99/month
    • 2 accounts
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • Family$35.99/month
    • 6 accounts
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • FreeFree
    • 1 account
    • Ad-supported
    • Over 120 million tracks

Which should you pick?

Choose Apple Music if

  • You need offline downloads.
  • You work on Ios, Macos, Windows, Android, Web.
  • You also want spatial audio.
Apple Music review

Choose Deezer if

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

Questions people ask

Is Apple Music or Deezer better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Music starts at $10.99/month and Deezer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Music or Deezer?
Deezer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10.99/month for Apple Music and Free for Deezer.
Does Apple Music or Deezer run on more platforms?
Apple Music runs on Ios, Macos, Windows, Android, Web. Deezer runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Deezer for free?
Yes. Deezer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apple Music starts at $10.99/month.
What is Apple Music best used for?
Apple Music is most often used for music listening, music discovery, playlist creation, offline listening. Of those, music listening and music discovery are not what Deezer is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Music do that Deezer cannot?
Apple Music covers Offline downloads, Spatial Audio, Lossless audio, Curated playlists. Deezer covers Podcasts, Radio, HiFi audio, Smart speakers. Both handle Music streaming, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Apple Music: Where can I find Apple Music pricing and subscription information?

Pricing details are not shown on the New section of Apple Music. Check the main Apple Music homepage or account settings for subscription tiers.

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Deezer: How many accounts are included in each Deezer subscription plan?

The Free plan includes 1 account. Premium plan includes 1 account. Duo plan includes 2 accounts. Family plan includes 6 accounts maximum.

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Deezer: What is the monthly cost of Deezer Premium if paid annually?

When paid annually, Premium costs AED 17.92 per month (AED 214.99 per year), representing a 25% discount compared to the monthly rate of AED 23.99.

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Deezer: Can I access offline listening on the free Deezer plan?

No. The free plan offers ad-supported streaming with over 120 million tracks but does not include offline listening capability. Offline access is available only on the Premium, Duo, and Family subscription tiers.

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