Category: Music Streaming
8 European alternatives to Apple Music — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.
Apple's music streaming service integrated with Apple devices
Facts
- Headquarters
- US (US)
- Category
- Music Streaming
- Type
- Product
- GDPR-compliant
- Yes
- Open-source
- No
- Data hosting
- US
Top EU-based & GDPR-compliant alternatives to Apple Music
Frequently asked questions
What is the best European alternative to Apple Music?
It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to Apple Music include Deezer, Qobuz and Tidal. On this page you can compare 8 EU alternatives by jurisdiction, data residency and open-source status.
Are there open-source alternatives to Apple Music?
Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to Apple Music include Funkwhale (self-host) and Navidrome (self-host). These keep your data fully under your own control and let you self-host if you want to.
Is Apple Music GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?
Apple Music is headquartered in US and hosts data in US. The vendor states it is GDPR-compliant, but the data falls under non-EU jurisdiction. For full EU data residency the EU alternatives on this page usually offer more certainty.