LiveXLive
Price:
With ads, using the radio is free. For $4 a month, no ads and for $10 you can get access to an on-demand music library. They offer a student discount as well.
Who it’s best for:
People who are less picky about what they want to listen to. It even focuses on streaming live performances which you can experience for the partnered musicians.
Positives:
A variety of stations, including ABC News and ESPN Radio, apart from just music.
Negatives:
Focuses on just listening to radio stations, not streaming tracks on demand. The app and the site can be complicated to use.
Pandora
Price:
Stream radio for free with ads or $5/month with no ads. For $10/month, you get ad-free streaming radio and as well as an on-demand music library. Offers various discounts for students, military as well as trial periods and family plans.
Who it’s best for:
Primarily for those who want recommendations based off music taste, though paid users can listen to specific music. You don’t have to search for anything. The app picks for you.
Positives:
Easy to use. Tell the app of chosen artist and it creates a channel with music from that artist and as well as others with similar style. Offers apps for most platforms such as mobile, web browser etc.
Negatives:
Lower audio quality as compared to some competitors.
