Streaming
European music and video streaming services. GDPR compliant and without US data profiling. Some providers offer higher compensation for European artists.
- 7 providers
- From 0 EUR
- 1 Open Source
- Updated 2026
In detail
What European streaming services do differently
European streaming services process user data under GDPR and generally avoid ad-based tracking or selling listening data to third parties. Providers like Deezer and Qobuz focus on fair compensation and editorial curation: Deezer pays out under an artist-centric model, while Qobuz publishes its average per-stream payout. Curated platforms like MUBI support European arthouse cinema, while RTL+ and Viaplay invest in local productions and sports rights. PeerTube is open source, federated via ActivityPub and runs entirely without tracking or advertising.
All Services in Detail
European streaming services for different use cases, from mainstream to arthouse and HiFi.
Deezer
Music streaming service with EU data protection
- Over 90 million songs and podcasts
- 16 million tracks in lossless FLAC quality
- Flow: AI-personalized radio
- Real-time lyrics display
Qobuz
Hi-Fi music streaming with European data protection
- Hi-Res Audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz (Studio Master)
- Over 100 million tracks
- Editorial recommendations from music journalists
- Downloads for offline listening in Hi-Res
Viaplay
European premium streaming for sports and entertainment
- Formula 1, UFC, Premier League in Germany
- Scandinavian original series
- Available in 16 European countries
- Offline download available
RTL+
European streaming platform with a German-language focus
- Over 50,000 hours of German and international streaming content
- RTL exclusive series and shows
- Live sport: Formula 1, GNTM, Bundesliga highlights
- No advertising in Premium plans
Spotify
Swedish music streaming service from Stockholm
- Founded 2006 in Stockholm, Sweden
- Over 100 million songs and 6 million podcasts
- Available on all devices and operating systems
- Offline mode for premium users
MUBI
Curated film platform for arthouse and festival cinema
- A new curated film every day
- Arthouse, independent and international cinema
- MUBI GO: one cinema ticket per month included
- Exclusive previews and originals
PeerTube
Decentralized, federated video platform from France
- Federated via ActivityPub, part of the Fediverse
- P2P load distribution for popular videos
- No tracking, no personalized advertising
- Live streaming, channel management and team features
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Qobuz differ from Spotify?
Qobuz streams in lossless Hi-Res quality up to 24-bit/192 kHz; Spotify Premium currently does not offer lossless quality. Qobuz also has an editorial music section and a download model for purchased albums.
Which alternatives to Spotify exist?
Deezer offers over 90 million tracks, a Flow function for personalized radio, and FLAC quality. Deezer is a French company (Paris) with GDPR-compliant data policies.
What exactly does Viaplay show?
In Germany, Viaplay broadcasts Formula 1, UFC, Premier League, and other sports content. It also offers Scandinavian original series. The content varies by subscription and region.
How does MUBI work?
MUBI shows arthouse, independent films, world cinema and restored classics. The curated model comprises 30 films at a time; each day a new film is added to the catalogue and the oldest rotates out.