Unlike Spotify, Apple Music does not offer a free alternative. Of playlists, listening to podcasts and songs, following friends’ accounts, access to public playlists created by others, and much more.

Having a free Spotify account still allows for the creation Music has a required $9.99/month fee for a single subscription or $14.99/ month for a family subscription of unlimited music and access to playlists.Īlthough Spotify premium is a good option, with no advertisements while listening, and listening to any songs whenever you want, Spotify offers a completely free alternative to using the app. Spotify comes in at $9.99/month for a single account and $14.99/month for a family plan, both allowing unlimited access to music, creation of playlists and podcasts. Comparing student preferences, price, features, and platform use, it is evident that Spotify is the preferred music platform over Apple Music.Ĭonsidering the price, Spotify and Apple Music compare quite nicely. Conducted in a JagWire survey, out of 92 student responses, 77% of students prefer Spotify over Apple Music. Spotify is a better music platform than Apple Music. Kaitlyn Burke, JagWire reporter/photographer

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