Our verdict: Deezer is a solid Spotify alternative with Flow, a large catalog and HiFi sound on paid plans. The free plan exists only in a dozen countries, has ads and skip limits, and on desktop in the US it only plays 30-second previews.
About Deezer
Deezer is a French music streaming service with over 120 million tracks, podcasts and radio. The Windows desktop app adds keyboard hotkeys and works with the same account as the mobile apps and web player.
Deezer Free is supported by ads and is available in the United States, Brazil, Germany, France, Canada, the UK, the UAE, Belgium, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Ukraine. Free users get Flow, personal mixes and selected playlists with unlimited skips, while other music has skip limits. In the US, Deezer Free works only on mobile; desktop users can play 30-second previews. Premium plans remove ads and add offline listening and HiFi sound.
What it does well
- Flow. Endless personal mix based on your listening, with moods and genres.
- Large catalog. Over 120 million tracks plus podcasts and radio.
- Desktop hotkeys. Control playback from the keyboard.
- Cross-device listening. Same account and library on desktop, web, phone and other devices.
- HiFi on paid plans. Premium plans stream in lossless High Fidelity quality.
Who it is for
Good fit
Listeners in countries with Deezer Free who want a streaming app with good recommendations.
Look elsewhere
US desktop users on the free plan, and anyone who wants to pick any track on demand without paying.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan with Flow and personal mixes
- Large music catalog
- Lossless HiFi on paid plans
Cons
- Deezer Free only in selected countries
- Ads, skip limits and no free on-demand playback for most tracks
- US desktop free users only get 30-second previews
How to install Deezer
The Windows installer from deezer.com is a 32-bit build that runs on 64-bit Windows. Sign in or create an account after installing. Check that Deezer Free is offered in your country; otherwise you will be asked to start a paid trial.
Questions about Deezer
Is Deezer free?
The app is free. Deezer Free is an ad-supported plan available in a limited list of countries; Premium, Duo and Family are paid.
Can I use Deezer Free on Windows?
Yes, in countries where Deezer Free is offered. In the United States, the free plan is mobile only and desktop users get 30-second previews.
Does Deezer Free have offline listening?
No. Offline listening, ad-free playback and HiFi sound need a paid plan.
