Introduction

Spotify vs Amazon Music are two leading music streaming services, each offering a vast library of songs, playlists, and unique features tailored to different user preferences. This note will explore various aspects of both services, including their features, pricing, user experience, music discovery, sound quality, and more.

Library and Content

Spotify:

• Library Size: Over 70 million tracks and 4 billion playlists.
• Podcasts: Extensive selection, including exclusive content.
• User-Generated Playlists: Users can create and share playlists.
• Mainstream and Independent Music: Comprehensive collection of licensed content from major and independent labels.

Amazon Music:

• Library Size: Over 75 million songs.
• Podcasts: Growing selection, including original content.
• Amazon Originals: Exclusive content from popular artists.
• Integration with Amazon Devices: Seamless integration with Echo devices and other Amazon products.

Pricing and Plans

Spotify:

• Free Tier: Ad-supported with limitations on skips and offline listening.
• Premium Plans:
  • Individual: $9.99/month
  • Duo: $12.99/month for two accounts
  • Family: $14.99/month for up to six accounts
  • Student: $4.99/month (includes Hulu and SHOWTIME)

Amazon Music:

• Free Tier: Ad-supported with limited catalog access.
• Prime Music: Included with Amazon Prime membership at $12.99/month or $119/year, offering 2 million songs.