Music is an integral part of our life. Even if you are not a music lover, you likely listen to it regularly.
But did you know that you can actually earn some extra money simply by listening to music?
There are sites that will pay you for listening to music. The question is, which sites should you join?
This is a question I have been asked MANY times, and I, therefore, decided to make this list.
It will not only show you how to get paid to listen to music, but it will also show you which apps and websites you can use to get started easily.
I’ll summarize what each platform has to offer, so you can just pick which ones are the best fit for you. All the platforms I will include on this list are legit and free to join. You can just sign up and start earning right away.
Can you really earn by listening to music?
There are tons of sites that will allow you to earn in many different ways, so earning by listening to music doesn’t really sound far-fetched.
So it definitely is a real way to earn as long as you join the legit sites – you just need to do it with the right expectations (below I will make it clear what you can expect to earn).
Sites that offer this kind of earning opportunity are called Get-Paid-To (GPT) sites.
They can afford to pay you for listening to music because there are companies and individuals that want to, for example, perform market research, test the waters for new music, and promote music artists. So, these companies/individuals hire these sites to help them out.
Other platforms have advertisers that are willing to pay for having their ads shown to members, and that is how those platforms can afford to pay you.
But what they all have in common is that all you have to do to earn is basically listen to the songs these platforms have available.
And a great thing about this is that, in many cases, you will also be able to do it from your mobile device. So, that means you will practically be able to earn anytime and anywhere.
How much can you earn?
The one caveat about this kind of opportunity is that you typically won’t earn a lot from it. Considering it doesn’t really take a lot of effort to earn from this site, I would say it’s only fair you don’t earn a lot from it.
This is really how online rewards sites work. If it doesn’t take a lot of effort to do, it typically doesn’t pay a lot.
Now, if you want to maximize your earnings by listening to music, I would suggest you join around 5 to 7 sites so you can get access to more opportunities.
The real value these sites offer is that they provide a way for you to earn some cash and have fun at the same time. If you are a music lover, you get introduced to lots of new artists you might find interesting.
But if you are simply looking for ways to earn extra cash, there are better options out there. I would recommend you check out the top survey and GPT sites in your country instead.
9 sites that pay you to listen to music
There aren’t a lot of legit sites that offer this kind of opportunity, but I’ve managed to find a few options. I’m not going to say that these are excellent sites, but they are decent enough to be considered – and most importantly, they are all legit.
I will keep updating this list if I find new sites, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back from time to time for new opportunities.
Available in: Worldwide
Payout methods: PayPal, merchandise
Payout threshold: $1
More information: Read full Current app review
Short summary:
Current is a mobile GPT app that offers multiple ways for you to earn rewards. Aside from listening to music, you will be able to earn by answering surveys, completing short tasks, watching videos, and inviting other people to use the app.
Just be aware that on Android devices, the app is called Mode app, and on iOS devices, Current app. But it offers the same but just have different names.
It is available worldwide, and it has a low payout threshold of $1. You can get paid via PayPal once you reach the threshold. Or you can wait a bit longer and redeem products like fitness watches, earphones, projectors, and even drones.
Available in: Worldwide
Payout methods: Cash, gift cards
Payout threshold: N/A
More information: Read full HideoutTV review
Short summary:
HideoutTV offers a lot of options to earn by watching videos, and some of these videos are music videos, so that way you can earn by listening to music when using the platform.
However, you will only earn when ads are shown before and after the music videos, and the ads will not always show, depending on the country you live in.
To cash out, the best is to connect HideouTV to another GPT site and then take your earnings out from there. You can read more about this through the link to the full review and tutorial above.
Available in: Mostly English-speaking countries
Payout threshold: $10
Reward options: PayPal
More info: Read full Slicethepie review
Short summary:
Slicethepie is a website that will allow you to earn by rating new music as well as fashion items like clothing and accessories. You will need to listen to the tracks they provide and give an honest review about them. The same process applies if you are reviewing fashion items like clothing and accessories.
Once you’ve earned $10, you can then withdraw your earnings via PayPal. A good thing about Slicethepie is, it also has an app you can use so you can keep earning even when you are not in front of a computer.
Available in: Worldwide
Payout threshold: N/A
Reward options: Crypto
More info: Watch full Cyber FM video review
Short summary:
If you want to earn free crypto by listening to music, then Cyber FM is one of your best options.
It has a lot of different radio channels you can listen to and there are no annoying ads, so it is user-friendly.
It will just take some patience to earn, and you need to be aware that you will earn crypto.
Available in: More or less worldwide
Payout threshold: $5 for PayPal and Amazon gift cards, $2 for Bitcoin
Reward options: PayPal, Amazon gift cards, Bitcoin
More info: Read full AAMusic review
Short summary:
AAMusic is a mobile app that will allow you to listen to different streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Google Music, etc. and earn money at the same time. All you have to do is pick a streaming platform to listen to and choose which playlist you want to play.
You will earn points for every minute you listen to their playlists and then you can convert the points you’ve earned into cash, cryptocurrency, or a gift card.
If you want to receive cash, you can withdraw it via PayPal once you’ve earned $5. If you prefer an Amazon gift, you also need to earn at least $5. But if you want to withdraw your earnings a bit quicker, you can convert it to Bitcoin since you will only need to earn $2.
Available in: Worldwide
Payout threshold: $20
Reward options: PayPal
More info: Read full Music Xray review
Short summary:
A recent big update has disabled Music Xray’s Fan Digest feature which is what allows you to earn by listening to music. So, technically speaking, you won’t be able to earn from it by listening to music. But I decided to still include it in this list because it still does offer music-related earning opportunities.
If you are an independent music artist or band, you can submit your original songs to industry experts and have them listen to it. If they like what they hear, they might offer you something in return. Other members can also leave tips if they like your music.
Once you’ve earned at least $20, you can then withdraw via PayPal. It is available globally, so you will be able to sign-up regardless of where you live.
Available in: US
Payout threshold: $20
Reward options: Transferwise
More info: Full review coming soon
Short summary:
Playlist Push is a unique website that caters to music artists and music curators. To earn from Playlist Push, you have to become one of their curators and you will be asked to review songs.
They will then pay you a certain amount for reviewing the songs. Once you’ve earned at least $20, you will be able to request a payout. They used to offer payment via PayPal but have since switched to Transferwise. So, you’ll be able to withdraw your earnings directly into your bank account.
Playlist Push is only available in the US.
Available in: More or less worldwide
Payout threshold: $0.19
Reward options: PayPal, crypto, gift cards
More info: Read full Givvy Radios review
Short summary:
Givvy Radios had both pros and cons. Its pros are that you can find a lot of great music to listen to, and the payout threshold is very low.
However, it has a lot of annoying ads you will have to listen to, and it really interrupts the listening experience.
Also, even though it has a very low payout threshold, you will have to spend a lot of time reaching it because the rewards are very low.
Available in: Depends on the job
Payout threshold: N/A
Reward options: Depends on the job
More info: Full review coming soon
Short summary:
WeLocalize is a company that specializes in digital transformation through various services. And one of those services is transcribing the lyrics of songs. So yes, you will technically be able to earn by listening to music. You just have to write down the lyrics too.
Everything will be project-based and you will have to apply for a position to start earning. There are other music-related positions being offered as well. The key thing to take note of when it comes to this site is, the jobs offered will be location-based. For example, if you want to become a Music Lyrics Transcriber, you have to be based in the US to qualify.
As for how they pay, it will totally depend on the position you applied for. All the details will be provided once you get accepted for the position.
So, that is the list of sites you can join if you want to get paid to listen to music. All the sites listed above are legit and free to join. So, all you really need to invest is a bit of your time and some effort.
And as mentioned earlier, if you want to maximize your earnings, you can join around 5 to 7 sites to gain access to more opportunities.
If you have any comments, questions, or know of sites that will allow you to get paid to listen to music that is not on the list, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
I’m trying to upload my details on the current app but it not showing me anything don’t really know what to do nxt for me to register
You need to contact their support about this.
Are music apps that pay u for listening to music which are not free
All the options on the list above are free.
I’m interested in this but is there any one available for Papua New Guinea?
Please which one of the ways to make money online is available to Papua New Guinea? 🙏
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.