Leaving Pandora? Take your music with you
Last updated for 2026
Moving away from Pandora? FreeYourMusic moves your Pandora playlists to any of the major streaming services in minutes, with no manual rebuilding. Stations and thumbs need one extra step, explained below.
Where to move from Pandora
Spotify
Best for personalized discovery and cross-device sync. A free tier with ads, paid Premium and family plans, and a deep recommendation algorithm.
Transfer Pandora to Spotify →
Apple Music
Best for Apple device owners. Lossless and Dolby Atmos at no extra cost, deep integration with the Music app on iPhone, Mac, and HomePod.
Transfer Pandora to Apple Music →
Amazon Music
Best for Echo and Alexa households. Included free with Prime at a smaller catalog, or Unlimited for the full catalog plus HD/Ultra HD audio.
Transfer Pandora to Amazon Music →
YouTube Music
Best for music videos and live recordings. Bundled with YouTube Premium so you also get ad-free YouTube. Strong on B-sides, covers, and live performances.
Transfer Pandora to YouTube Music →How the Pandora transfer works
Install FreeYourMusic on desktop or mobile and sign in to Pandora.
Connect the destination service (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music).
Select the Pandora playlists you want to move.
FreeYourMusic matches each track on the destination service and reports anything that couldn’t be matched.
Verify the new library, then cancel your Pandora subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What can I transfer from Pandora to another service?
FreeYourMusic moves the playlists in your Pandora account. You need Pandora Premium to see playlists. Stations, thumbs, albums and artists are not moved directly: add the songs you want to keep to a Pandora playlist first, then transfer that playlist.
Where should I move my Pandora library?
Most Pandora users move to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music. Pick by price, audio quality, and which devices you use most. If you have an Amazon Echo, Amazon Music is the natural fit. For lossless on Apple devices, Apple Music. For cross-platform with the best playlist algorithm, Spotify.
Will my Pandora stations work on the new service?
No. Stations are generated by Pandora and cannot be transferred. To keep their songs, add them to a Pandora playlist and transfer the playlist. On the new service, start a radio from a song or an artist: Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music all offer one.
Do my thumbs-up tracks transfer?
Not directly. FreeYourMusic cannot read Pandora thumbs. Add the songs to one of your Pandora playlists, then transfer that playlist. Songs that are not on the new service are listed so you can replace them.
Do I need to cancel Pandora first?
No. Keep your Pandora Premium subscription active during the transfer, because FreeYourMusic needs it to see your playlists. Once everything is on the new service, cancel Pandora.
Is the transfer free?
FreeYourMusic moves your first 300 songs for free, and 300 more after a free email sign-up. For unlimited transfers, upgrade to FreeYourMusic Premium: quarterly, yearly or a one-time Lifetime plan.