{"id":21067,"date":"2011-09-19T20:52:47","date_gmt":"2011-09-19T15:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=21067"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:10:03","slug":"listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Listen to Free Hindi Music Online: 6 Best Bollywood Song Apps (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to listen to free Hindi music online? You can stream almost every Bollywood song, old classic and new release for free in 2026, as long as you don&#8217;t mind a few ads. The Indian music app scene has changed a lot recently: Wynk, Hungama Music and Resso have all shut down, leaving Gaana, JioSaavn, Spotify, YouTube Music and Amazon Music as the best choices. Here&#8217;s how they compare, from someone who listens to Hindi songs while working every day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> For free Hindi songs with the biggest Bollywood catalogue, use <strong>JioSaavn<\/strong> or <strong>Gaana<\/strong>. For the best recommendations and playlists, use <strong>Spotify<\/strong>. For rare songs, remixes and live versions, use <strong>YouTube Music<\/strong>. If you have Amazon Prime, <strong>Amazon Music<\/strong> is included.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aeeba7d1ccf1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aeeba7d1ccf1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#Best_apps_to_listen_to_free_Hindi_music_online\" >Best apps to listen to free Hindi music online<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#1_JioSaavn\" >1. JioSaavn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#2_Gaana\" >2. Gaana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#3_Spotify\" >3. Spotify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#4_YouTube_Music\" >4. YouTube Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#5_Amazon_Music\" >5. Amazon Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#6_Apple_Music\" >6. Apple Music<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#Which_Hindi_music_app_should_you_choose\" >Which Hindi music app should you choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#What_happened_to_Wynk_Hungama_and_Resso\" >What happened to Wynk, Hungama and Resso?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#Which_app_is_best_for_free_Hindi_songs\" >Which app is best for free Hindi songs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#Can_I_download_Hindi_songs_for_free_legally\" >Can I download Hindi songs for free legally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/#Can_I_listen_to_Hindi_songs_online_without_an_app\" >Can I listen to Hindi songs online without an app?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_apps_to_listen_to_free_Hindi_music_online\"><\/span>Best apps to listen to free Hindi music online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_JioSaavn\"><\/span>1. JioSaavn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/jio-saavn-music.jpg\" alt=\"listen to free Hindi music online on JioSaavn\" width=\"843\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/jio-saavn-music.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/jio-saavn-music-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/jio-saavn-music-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/jio-saavn-music-768x534.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jiosaavn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JioSaavn<\/a> is India&#8217;s biggest home-grown music streaming service, with a huge library of Bollywood, regional and devotional songs. The free version plays with ads on the web and app. It has excellent curated playlists like weekly Top 15 charts, new releases and decade-wise Bollywood hits. <strong>JioSaavn Pro<\/strong> removes ads, adds downloads and higher quality, and is often bundled free with Jio recharge plans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gaana\"><\/span>2. Gaana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/gaana-online-music.jpg\" alt=\"Gaana Hindi songs online\" width=\"865\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/gaana-online-music.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/gaana-online-music-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/gaana-online-music-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/gaana-online-music-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gaana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaana<\/a> has been my long-time favourite for Hindi songs online. It has a clean interface, a player bar at the bottom, and easy playlists. It&#8217;s great for older Bollywood songs, ghazals and regional music in Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu and more. The free version has ads, while <strong>Gaana Plus<\/strong> adds ad-free listening, downloads and HD audio.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Spotify\"><\/span>3. Spotify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63065\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/spotify-music-player.jpg\" alt=\"Spotify Hindi music player\" width=\"1722\" height=\"1029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/spotify-music-player.jpg 1722w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/spotify-music-player-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/spotify-music-player-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/spotify-music-player-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/spotify-music-player-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/spotify-music-player-1536x918.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1722px) 100vw, 1722px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotify.com\/in-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a> has a large Bollywood catalogue and the best recommendations, thanks to features like Daily Mix, Discover Weekly, Blend and AI DJ. On the free plan you get ads and some limits on skipping in the mobile app. <strong>Spotify Premium<\/strong> in India is one of the most affordable anywhere, with Individual, Duo, Family and Student plans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_YouTube_Music\"><\/span>4. YouTube Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-music.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube Music Bollywood songs\" width=\"700\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-music.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-music-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-music-150x60.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/music.youtube.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube Music<\/a> is perfect for songs you can&#8217;t find elsewhere, including remixes, unplugged covers, live performances and old film songs uploaded by labels like T-Series, Saregama and Zee Music. You can switch between audio and video. The free version has ads and needs the screen on for mobile playback. <strong>YouTube Music Premium<\/strong> (or YouTube Premium) adds background play and downloads.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Amazon_Music\"><\/span>5. Amazon Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/amazon-prime-music.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Music Hindi songs\" width=\"1017\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/amazon-prime-music.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/amazon-prime-music-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/amazon-prime-music-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/amazon-prime-music-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a> comes with an Amazon Prime membership in India, so if you already have Prime, you get ad-free Hindi songs and downloads at no extra cost. It also works hands-free on Alexa speakers: just say &#8220;Alexa, play Arijit Singh songs&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Apple_Music\"><\/span>6. Apple Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/in\/apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> has no free tier, but it has a strong Hindi catalogue, lossless and Dolby Atmos audio, and synced lyrics. After Wynk Music shut down in 2024, Airtel began offering Apple Music to its customers on selected plans, so check your Airtel Thanks app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Hindi_music_app_should_you_choose\"><\/span>Which Hindi music app should you choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Completely free with ads:<\/strong> JioSaavn, Gaana, Spotify Free or YouTube Music.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Old Bollywood classics:<\/strong> Gaana or JioSaavn, or a retro player like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2023\/01\/add-songs-saregama-carvaan\/\">Saregama Carvaan<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovering new songs:<\/strong> Spotify.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Already pay for Prime or Jio\/Airtel plans:<\/strong> use Amazon Music, JioSaavn Pro or Apple Music for free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_Wynk_Hungama_and_Resso\"><\/span>What happened to Wynk, Hungama and Resso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India&#8217;s music streaming market has consolidated. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyboard18.com\/digital\/airtel-shuts-down-streaming-service-wynk-music-to-absorb-all-employees-to-offer-apple-music-at-discounted-rates-40762.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airtel shut Wynk Music in 2024<\/a> and moved users to Apple Music offers, ByteDance closed Resso in January 2025, and <a href=\"https:\/\/musicbusinessworldwide.com\/hungama-music-shutters-streamings-service-marking-third-major-exit-from-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hungama Music shut down in April 2025<\/a>. If you used those apps, Gaana and JioSaavn are the closest replacements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_app_is_best_for_free_Hindi_songs\"><\/span>Which app is best for free Hindi songs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JioSaavn and Gaana have the largest free Bollywood libraries. Spotify Free and YouTube Music are also good, especially for playlists and rare tracks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_download_Hindi_songs_for_free_legally\"><\/span>Can I download Hindi songs for free legally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Offline downloads need a paid plan on most apps, though Jio and Airtel recharges and Amazon Prime often include one. Avoid MP3 download sites, which are illegal and often carry malware.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_listen_to_Hindi_songs_online_without_an_app\"><\/span>Can I listen to Hindi songs online without an app?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. JioSaavn, Gaana, Spotify, YouTube Music and Amazon Music all have web players that work in any browser.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to listen to free Hindi music online? 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