INFOGRAPHIC: Spotify vs YouTube Music

While both platforms are top streaming platforms, which is your preferred?

by David Adubiina

Updated September 30, 2024

INFOGRAPHIC: Spotify vs YouTube Music — Image: Techloy.com

It can be tough to decide between Spotify and YouTube Music, especially when you want to get the most out of your favorite tunes.

While both platforms have their strengths and unique features with more than 100 million songs and similar plan options, finding the one that delivers the best music experience can be tricky.

That is why, in this comparison article, Techloy provides a breakdown of their differences in terms of music discovery, pricing, audio quality, interface, and exclusive features to help you make informed choices based on your interests.

1. User Interface and Devices

Spotify is known for its clean and user-friendly interface. Upon opening the app, you’re greeted with a homepage tailored to your preferences, with playlists, albums, and personalized recommendations visible. The navigation is intuitive, with tabs for Home, Search, and Library at the bottom of the screen. Spotify’s dark-themed design gives it a sleek, modern look that many users find appealing.
In terms of device compatibility, Spotify supports a wide range of devices. You can access it on smartphones, tablets, desktops, smart TVs, and wearables like the Apple Watch. Additionally, Spotify works seamlessly with smart speakers such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, allowing for voice control with Spotify Connect.
YouTube Music, on the other hand, has a similarly streamlined and user-friendly interface. Like Spotify, it offers easy access to Home, Explore, and Library tabs, providing a straightforward experience. Its design mirrors YouTube’s familiar aesthetic, which is simple and easy to navigate. The main difference is that YouTube Music integrates music videos more prominently than Spotify.
Device compatibility is broad, including smartphones, tablets, desktops, and smart TVs. YouTube Music is also compatible with Google devices such as Chromecast and Google Nest, but it doesn't have as extensive support for smart speakers outside the Google ecosystem as Spotify.