There are a lot of places to buy music, but what's the best online music store?  There are three very popular options, and many smaller independent stores.  We'll look at the main differences between iTunes vs Amazon mp3 vs Google Play Music, and comment on some other stores with unique qualities to determine the best online music store for you.

There are a lot of free music streaming services out there, and they each have their unique pros and cons.  We'll summarize some of the best services for free music streaming and also go over some other options for free music streaming on mobile devices and PC's.  If you're looking to get rid of the ads and get more features see our post on the best paid services.