Main reasons why people move from YouTube to Spotify
Tune My Music community survey
YouTube Vs. Spotify
Based on 23 reviews from the Tune My Music community members who've used both services
9 key factors
Compare What Matters Most
Community members share what they thought of YouTube and Spotify in 9 key factors which the community care about the most
Sound Quality
Which platform delivers better sound quality
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotifyUser Interface (UI)
Which platform has a better app experience across mobile and desktop
TIE
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotifyCurated Playlists
Which platform has human-made playlists that feel fresh thoughtful and match your taste
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotifyRecommendation Quality
Which platform has a better algorithm which surface music you actually like, not just what's popular?
TIE
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotifyMusic Library Management
Which platform has a better interface for keeping your music collection organized
TIE
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotifySocial & Sharing Experience
Which platform gives a better social experience? (Sharing songs see what friends play collaborative playlists)
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotifyArtist Ethics & Values
Which platform pays artists more fairly and whose leadership/politics align better with yours
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotifyCatalog Completeness for Your Taste
Which platform has the niche artists regional music remixes or live versions you care about
TIE
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotifyYear-End Recap
Which platform gives better wrapped-style features that turn listening into something shareable and emotional
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
YouTubeSpotify
What Makes People Move
Here are the top 5 reasons for why people say they switched from one platform to the other
Main reasons why people move from Spotify to YouTube
Winner
YouTube wins 1 key factors. Spotify wins 4
Based on 23 reviews from the Tune My Music community members who've used both services
Key Factors
1 Wins
4 Wins
Community Pick
Winner
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Individual plan
Ranked vs. All music platforms
$15.99/mo
$12.99/mo
Family plan
$26.99/mo (up to 5)
$21.99/mo (up to 6)
Free tier
No
Yes (with ads)
Max audio quality
256kbps AAC
Lossless, 24-bit/44.1kHz
Catalog size
100M+ tracks + full YouTube
100M+ tracks
Lossless audio
No
Yes
CarPlay / Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Music videos
Yes
Limited
Individual plan Ranked vs. All music platforms | $15.99/mo | $12.99/mo |
|---|---|---|
Family plan | $26.99/mo (up to 5) | $21.99/mo (up to 6) |
Free tier | No | Yes (with ads) |
Max audio quality | 256kbps AAC | Lossless, 24-bit/44.1kHz |
Catalog size | 100M+ tracks + full YouTube | 100M+ tracks |
Lossless audio | No | Yes |
CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Music videos | Yes | Limited |
