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Feature	Spotify	YouTube
Music Library	Over 80 million songs, playlists, podcasts	Music videos, live performances, user content
User Experience	Simple design for music	Focus on video recommendations
Free Tier	Ads, limited skips	Ads before and during videos
Premium Features	Ad-free, unlimited skips, offline downloads	Ad-free videos, offline downloads
Sound Quality	Standard to high quality	Lower quality due to video compression
Content Variety	Music, playlists, podcasts	Music videos, live streams, fan content
Offline Listening	Available with Premium	Available with YouTube Premium
Social Sharing	Shareable playlists, recommendations	Easy video sharing, trending content
Advertisements	Ads between songs	Ads before and during videos
Device Compatibility	Smartphones, desktops, smart speakers	Smartphones, desktops, smart TVs, consoles
Pricing	Individual, family, student, Duo plans	YouTube Premium pricing

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Spotify has a huge library with over 80 million songs. You can find many playlists, and it also offers podcasts. YouTube Music features music videos, live performances, and user-made content. If you like watching videos along with music, YouTube is great. Spotify is better if you prefer playlists and podcasts.

To understand who benefits from different content libraries, check out our article on Who Uses Spotify Premium APK?.

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Spotify and YouTube both have features that are great for music lovers. Let’s see what makes each platform special.

Spotify’s Key Features

• Large Music Library: Spotify has more than 80 million songs from many artists and genres.
• Playlists and Discover: Spotify suggests new music with personalized playlists like Discover Weekly.
• Offline Listening: Premium users can download songs to listen offline.
• Podcasts: Spotify has lots of podcasts, from news to entertainment.
• Ad-Free: With Spotify Premium, you get music without ads and better sound quality

YouTube’s Key Features

• Music and Video: YouTube offers music videos, live shows, and content made by users.
• YouTube Music App: The YouTube Music app lets you stream songs, watch videos, and see live performances.
• Create Playlists: You can make playlists of your favorite songs and videos.
• Offline Playback: YouTube Premium lets you download music and videos for offline use.
• Ad-Free: With YouTube Premium, you can enjoy an ad-free experience.

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Spotify is easy to use with a simple design that helps you find music quickly. YouTube focuses on video recommendations and offers a lot of different content. If you prefer a streamlined music experience with a focus solely on audio, Spotify is a better choice. For a mix of videos and music, YouTube is the way to go.

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With the free version of Spotify, you’ll encounter ads and have limitations on skipping songs. Premium lets you download music and removes ads. YouTube also has ads in the free version, but YouTube Premium removes these ads and lets you download videos and music. Spotify Premium is good for music lovers, while YouTube Premium is better for an ad-free video experience

Explore the benefits of premium features by checking our Installation Process for Android

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Spotify offers different sound quality options, from standard to high. YouTube often has lower sound quality due to video compression. For the best sound, Spotify is the better choice.

For a comparison of sound quality features, read about Vanced APK

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Spotify has music, playlists, and podcasts. YouTube offers music videos, live streams, and fan-made content. YouTube is better for a variety of content, while Spotify is best for music and podcasts

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Spotify Premium allows you to download music and listen offline. YouTube Premium lets you download videos and music for offline use. Both are good for offline access, but Spotify focuses on music.

For tips on offline capabilities in different installations, check out our How to Install on iOS.

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Spotify lets you share playlists and find new music through recommendations. YouTube is great for sharing videos and discovering new content. If you like sharing and finding music, Spotify is better. For video sharing and discovery, YouTube excels.

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Spotify has ads between songs in the free version. YouTube has ads before and during videos. Spotify’s ads are less disruptive compared to YouTube’s.

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Spotify works on smartphones, computers, and smart speakers. YouTube is available on smartphones, computers, smart TVs, and game consoles. Both are accessible on many devices, but YouTube is more focused on video content.

Learn about compatibility across different devices in our Installation Process for PC Users

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Spotify and YouTube each have their strengths. Spotify is great for high-quality music and playlists, while YouTube is better for a mix of music and video content. Choose based on whether you prefer music or videos.

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