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Why move from Apple Music to Spotify?
Switch services without leaving your library behind. FreeYourMusic matches every track and moves it for you — playlists, liked songs, albums and followed artists.
Everything moves
Playlists, liked songs, albums and artists.
Order preserved
Playlists arrive in the exact order you built them.
Nothing lost
Imperfect matches are flagged for one-tap Rematch.
How to transfer Apple Music playlists to Spotify
Select Apple Music as a source
Use your current Apple Music platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select Spotify as a destination
Select Spotify as a platform where you want to create a new playlist. All you need to do is just one button click!
Select playlists for a transfer
Find playlists you want to transfer from Apple Music service to Spotify and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your Apple Music playlists have been moved to Spotify and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole Apple Music library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from Apple Music to Spotify
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
Moving from Apple Music to Spotify, explained
Plenty of people move to Spotify for the free tier, the friends already on it, or Discover Weekly landing in their queue every Monday. Whatever the reason, you should not have to rebuild years of playlists to get there. FreeYourMusic reads your Apple Music library through Apple’s official sign-in and recreates it inside Spotify — playlists, liked songs, saved albums and the artists you follow.
This guide covers what a transfer moves, what cannot come along, how songs are matched, how long it takes, and an honest Apple Music versus Spotify comparison. If you just want to start, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and choose what to move — the detail below is here for when you want it.
What transfers to Spotify, and what does not
Your playlists move with their names and order preserved, liked songs arrive as saved tracks, saved albums come across and followed artists carry over. Move everything at once or pick playlists individually, with counts shown before you commit.
A couple of things stay behind. Any tracks you added from your own local files or an uploaded iTunes collection are not part of the streaming catalogue, so they cannot be matched. Apple’s editorial and personalised mixes are unique to Apple Music, and podcasts live in a separate Apple app — none of those follow into Spotify.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each Apple Music song is matched to the same recording in Spotify, preferring the ISRC code the industry assigns to every recording and falling back to title, artist, album and duration when it is missing. That is how a large library lands with the right versions rather than substitutes.
No two catalogues line up exactly, so a handful of tracks — a regional exclusive, an unusual remaster — may lack a perfect counterpart. FreeYourMusic never silently drops them; anything uncertain is flagged for one-tap Rematch with suggestions, so you decide on every substitution.
How long does an Apple Music to Spotify transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes. Larger libraries take longer, but the transfer runs on its own — start it and get on with your day.
FreeYourMusic runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so the move is not tied to one machine. Start it on your Mac and follow progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
Apple Music vs Spotify: what actually changes
The trade you are making is fidelity for flexibility. Apple Music includes lossless, hi-res lossless and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos at no extra cost, which Spotify does not match — its streams are compressed by default. So on pure sound quality, you may be stepping down.
What you gain is Spotify’s ecosystem: a genuine free ad-supported tier, Discover Weekly and Release Radar, collaborative playlists, and Spotify Connect across devices. Instead of Apple’s Replay, you get Wrapped each December. If your music life is social and playlist-driven, Spotify’s pull is obvious.
Do you need to keep Apple Music while you transfer?
Yes — keep Apple Music active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your Apple Music library while copying it into Spotify, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move. Cancel Apple Music only once you are satisfied.
Because Apple Music has no permanent free tier, keeping it running for the move costs a little, but Spotify does have a free tier on the receiving side, so you can land the transfer without paying right away. Both services connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Tidy your Apple Music playlists first so you carry only what you actually play. Transfer a couple of favourites and check them in Spotify before moving the rest — it is the fastest way to trust the match quality. If you relied on any local iTunes files, note that they will need re-adding separately.
When the transfer finishes, open the Rematch list and resolve flagged tracks while the albums are fresh. Then let Discover Weekly and your Release Radar build up by playing your new library for a while, and download your key playlists for offline listening.
Keeping Apple Music and Spotify in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. If you are trying Spotify while keeping Apple Music, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the two libraries, pushing new saves across on a schedule so a song you like on one appears on the other without effort.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from Spotify back to Apple Music, if you change your mind. Your library stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect Apple Music and Spotify, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try before you upgrade.
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Download free →Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my Apple Music playlist to Spotify?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to Apple Music and then Spotify using their official logins, pick the playlists you want, and hit transfer. Smart track-matching moves songs and their order intact — a 1,000-track playlist usually finishes in under 10 minutes.
Can I transfer Apple Music playlists to Spotify for free?
Yes — the free tier moves up to 600 songs and one playlist with no card required. Upgrade for unlimited transfers, Auto-Sync and Cloud Backup.
Is there an app to transfer playlists from Apple Music to Spotify?
FreeYourMusic is a playlist transfer app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux that moves playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists from Apple Music to Spotify.
Can I transfer my Apple Music playlists to Spotify for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from Apple Music to Spotify for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own Apple Music and Spotify accounts.
What exactly transfers from Apple Music to Spotify?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where Apple Music and Spotify provide them, with title and artist matching as a fallback — see the compatibility table above for the exact feature list of this pair.
What is a playlist transfer?
A playlist transfer is the process of moving your music playlists from one streaming service to another. Instead of rebuilding your playlist manually, tools like FreeYourMusic let you transfer playlists automatically—saving you time and effort.
Can I transfer playlists between any music streaming services?
Yes! With FreeYourMusic, you can transfer playlists between major services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and more.
Do I need to create a new account to transfer playlists?
No, you don’t need a new account. Just connect your existing streaming accounts in the FreeYourMusic app, and you can start your playlist transfer right away.
Will all songs transfer over perfectly?
Most of the time, yes. FreeYourMusic uses a smart matching system to find the same or similar songs across platforms. While rare, some tracks may be unavailable on your new service and won’t transfer.
Does FreeYourMusic keep my playlist names and order?
Absolutely. When you transfer playlists, FreeYourMusic preserves your playlist titles, song order, and even multiple playlists at once.
How long does a playlist transfer take?
It depends on the size of your playlists and the speed of your internet connection, but most playlist transfers take just a few minutes.
Can I transfer playlists from a free account?
Yes! You can transfer playlists from both free and premium accounts, although some streaming services may have limitations on access.