Napster has launched a new music platform that allowed its users listen to the music without downloading any software. It is their latest version, i.e. version 4.0, a subscription-based service that works on not only Windows, but Linux and Mac platform via Internet Explorer and Firefox browser. With this version 4.0, subscribers that pay $9.95 to $15 per month can now access to the Napster music library comprised of 5 million songs whenever and wherever they have access to the Web. Furthermore, subscribers will also be allowed to access any saved tracks, albums, or playlists. They can rip and burn CDs, as well as transfer tracks to their compatible portable devices, albeit that they required to download the Napster software that currently only works on Windows platform. What sets Napster apart is the new improvement made on its latest music platform, such as Napster automix, i.e. a new music discovery tool, pre-programmed playlists, a Flash-based Napster Mini Player and the availability of exclusive content.

The released of version 4.0 sees Napster evolved from a desktop music application to a Web-based music platform. Currently, Napster claimed it has approx. 770,000 users globally.