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YouTube Music

🇺🇸US Company

by Google (Alphabet) · Founded 2015

YouTube Music is a streaming service that allows users to listen to a vast library of songs, albums, and playlists. It offers personalized recommendations based on listening habits, along with features like offline playback and background listening. Users can explore official music videos and user-generated content.

EU Alternatives to YouTube Music

2 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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Spotify

🇸🇪

by Spotify

Spotify is a web player that offers a vast library of music and podcasts, making it an ideal choice for audio enthusiasts. As a leading EU-based company, it provides a compelling alternative to US tech options.

EU-BasedGDPR Compliant
freemiumMigration:

Why switch?

  • Spotify offers a vast library with over 70 million songs.
  • Spotify's personalized playlists like 'Discover Weekly' enhance music discovery.
  • Spotify supports podcasts, integrating audio content in one app.

Consider

  • YouTube Music's music videos are not available on Spotify.
  • Switching requires re-creating playlists and preferences manually.
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Deezer

🇪🇺

by Deezer

Discover our streaming app Deezer! Create an account, listen to your music for free and access millions of songs, playlists and podcasts. Sign up for free!

GDPR Compliant
freemiumMigration:

Why switch?

  • Deezer offers high-definition audio streaming at 16-bit/44.1 kHz.
  • Access to curated playlists by experts tailored to various genres.
  • Includes podcasts and radio stations, expanding audio content variety.

Consider

  • YouTube Music's music video feature is absent in Deezer.
  • Learning curve may be steep for users familiar with YouTube's interface.

Why switch from YouTube Music?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other Music Streaming you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.