Apple Music vs Amazon Music
BATTLE OF THE MUSIC STREAMING GIANTS
Yesterday I made a comparison between two of the giants of music streaming; Apple Music and Spotify. Here is another giant in the same class - Amazon Music. How does it compare to Apple Music? That's what the above video is about. I take you through the main features and compare them with each other.
The table below summarises the info in a simple visual format.
| Feature | Apple Music | Amazon Music |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Cost | $9.99 per month (individual) | $9.99 per month (individual) |
| $14.99 per month (family, up to 6 members) | $14.99 per month (family, up to 6 members) | |
| Free Tier | No | Yes (with ads, limited access) |
| Trial Period | 3 months | 30 days (individual), 90 days (family) |
| Library Size | Over 90 million songs | Over 100 million songs |
| Offline Listening | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Quality | Up to Lossless ALAC | Up to FLAC (Ultra HD) |
| Supported Devices | iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Apple Watch | iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Web, Alexa-enabled devices |
| Exclusive Content | Yes | Limited (some exclusive playlists, albums) |
| Social Features | Limited | Limited (integration with social platforms) |
| Podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Integration with Voice Assistants | Siri (Apple) | Amazon Alexa |
| Customisation | Limited | Limited (personalised playlists, stations) |
| Supported Regions | Available in multiple countries | Available in multiple countries |
| Prime Membership Integration | No | Yes (Amazon Music Prime, limited access) |
| HD/Ultra HD Audio | Yes + Spatial Audio | Yes (Amazon Music HD/Ultra HD plans) |
This information was sourced from both websites. I've also used both platforms for years, so I've corrected the data to match what I have as much as possible. There may be slight errors that I'm unaware of.
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Surprisingly, Amazon music actually edges a slight win over Apple Music, especially in the budget friendliness department. The fact that many people already have Amazon Prime, with Music included, is a massive win. It's also interesting to point out that Amazon Music is also present, albeit not as well integrated as Apple Music, on pretty much all Apple devices. This means it also works with Siri and the Apple Watch.
The part that Apple excels over Amazon is in the interface - it's a lot more intuitive and attractive. Amazon's interface is still a little clunky and quirky. For some people, that's a deal breaker.
By the way, if you think about it, you can line up all the free trials one after another and get a full year's worth of free music streaming :)
Peace & Love,
Adé