In a world where music is always with us – from a morning run to an evening party with friends – streaming services are becoming an integral part of our daily routine. They allow you to instantly find any song, album, or artist and enjoy your favorite music without having to download files. In this article, we’ll talk about the two leaders in music streaming, how they work, and what makes each of them special.

Spotify

It’s a musical paradise in your pocket. Imagine that you want to listen to a song, and the only thing you need to do is just enter its name in the app on your phone, and it’s already playing. No need to download or buy it. This is how Spotify works.

Why is Spotify so popular?

From the latest hits to old jazz albums, Spotify has millions of songs to suit every taste. Do you want pop, rock, classical music? Everything is here.

When you listen to music through Spotify, the service uses powerful algorithms to remember your preferences and start suggesting songs you might like. It’s like a magic radio that knows what you like best. Create your own playlists, choose music for every day or for a special evening, and share it all with your friends.

Spotify can be used on smartphones, computers, tablets, smartwatches, and even some TVs, giving you easy access to your music anywhere, anytime.

This service is free to use, but with advertising interruptions. If you don’t want ads, you can subscribe and enjoy music without interruption.

Interesting facts:

• Spotify was founded in Sweden in 2006 as a response to the growing problem of music piracy. The service’s founders, Daniel Eck and Martin Lorenzon, decided that the best way to fight piracy was to create a legal, easily accessible, and attractive alternative.
• Before launching, Ek and Lorenzon negotiated with music labels for two years to make millions of tracks legally available. This step was important for building trust between artists, labels, and users.
• Spotify uses a huge amount of data to create a personalized listening experience. The service analyzes about 600 gigabytes of data every day, which includes data on what, when, and how users listen to music.
• One of Spotify’s biggest contributions to the music industry is fostering the careers of young artists. With playlists such as Discover Weekly and Release Radar, new artists can be discovered by millions of people around the world.
• In order to attract and retain users, Spotify often invests in exclusive content, such as special albums, songs, and podcasts that are available only on Spotify.

YouTube Music

The music corner of the world-famous YouTube website, where you can find almost any song in the world, as well as many music videos. This music streaming service from Google offers a unique mix of audio tracks and video clips, which makes it especially attractive to those who like to watch music as well as listen to it.

Why should you try YouTube Music?

YouTube Music has everything, perhaps even more than Spotify, from the latest hits to rare recordings, from famous stars to obscure street musicians. And all this is thanks to YouTube being the world’s largest video-sharing platform.

What could be better than listening to your favorite song? That’s right, to watch how it’s done! YT Music allows you to not only listen to but also watch music videos, concert performances, and even behind-the-scenes footage.

Similar to Spotify, YT Music uses artificial intelligence and learns from your music choices to suggest new songs and artists you might like. Your personal Mixtape playlist is constantly updated so you always have something new to listen to.

What’s more, if you already have a Google account, you don’t need to do anything else to sign in to YouTube Music. You can easily switch between YouTube and YT Music using the same account.

The service has both a free version with ads and paid subscriptions that include unlimited access to ad-free music, the ability to download tracks for offline listening, and access to YouTube Premium to watch ad-free videos.

What to choose?

Spotify and YouTube Music both offer a large selection of music, but there are a few specific differences that have already been mentioned above. They can also influence your choice between these two platforms.

Spotify, for example, is a great choice if you like personalization and discovering new music through playlists that adapt to your musical tastes.

YT Music, on the other hand, is ideal for those who not only listen but also want to actually watch music. By integrating with YouTube’s vast video database, you get access to music videos, live performances, and unique content that may not be available on other platforms.

Which service is better? Again, the answer depends on your personal preferences. If you like to find new music, value high-quality audio files and personalized recommendations, Spotify might be a better choice. If you like the visuals of music more and want to have access to a huge number of music videos, then YouTube Music is the perfect option for you. Both services have free and paid tariffs, so you can try each of them and then decide which is best for you.