

Also, the free tier is borderline punitive. For instance, I don’t have official YouTube Music support in Kenya and I had to resort to using VPNs. Perhaps the biggest drawback for YT Music is the limited availability.

YouTube Music also has no podcast support of live radio, something that other players are doubling down on to add a little more value. However, the service has a few sore omissions. It boasts standout features like the ability to seamlessly switch between listening to a song and watching a video, courtesy of the power of YouTube. Like its predecessor, Google Play Music, YouTube Music allows you to upload your own music collection and stream it alongside a library of songs. Google Play Music was a brilliant idea but was no match for the competitive space that it found itself. Google has a history of being pretty bad with some of its products, axing many and reimagining some. Let’s dig into the music streaming services in 2023. We shall look at the basics including offline listening, customized playlists, and the ability to stream music on multiple devices, and also look at perks that are exclusive to each.

These are in no particular order as we shall be exploring the top players in the streaming space right now.
