Category: Music Streaming
8 European alternatives to YouTube Music — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.
Google's music streaming service with integrated video content
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 YouTube Music
Frequently asked questions
What is the best European alternative to YouTube Music?
It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to YouTube 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 YouTube Music?
Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to YouTube 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 YouTube Music GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?
YouTube 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.