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Amazon Music vs Bandcamp

Amazon Music logo

Amazon Music

Software

Unlimited music for every moment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bandcamp logo

Bandcamp

Software

An artist-first music platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Music amazon Music Unlimited is required for on-demand access to the 100 million song catalogue, ad-free podcasts and Audible audiobooks; Bandcamp the vendor's own About page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2021 stated that when a fan buys something on Bandcamp, an average of 82 percent of the money goes to the artist or label, with the remainder covering Bandcamp's revenue share and payment processor fees; this is an average figure rather than a fixed per-sale rate and the capture is several years old
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Music covers HD audio, Bandcamp covers Downloads.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon Music and Bandcamp actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon Music and Bandcamp differ
AttributeAmazon MusicBandcamp
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, EchoWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20072008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amazon Music

  • HD audio
  • Podcasts
  • Alexa integration
  • Echo devices
  • Fire TV
  • Alexa
  • Amazon account security
  • Family controls

Only in Bandcamp

  • Downloads
  • Artist support
  • Merchandise
  • Community
  • Social media
  • Payment processing
  • Artist tools
  • Secure payments

Both cover

  • Music streaming
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amazon Music

  • On-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakersnot Bandcamp
  • Listening to podcasts and Audible audiobooks in one appnot Bandcamp
  • Offline playback for subscribersnot Bandcamp

Bandcamp

  • Artist discoverynot Amazon Music
  • Music supportnot Amazon Music

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amazon Music

  • Amazon Music Unlimited is required for on-demand access to the 100 million song catalogue, ad-free podcasts and Audible audiobooks
  • Unlimited skips require the Amazon Music Unlimited subscription
  • Subscriptions bought through iTunes renew automatically each month unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of each membership period
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Bandcamp

  • The vendor's own About page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2021 stated that when a fan buys something on Bandcamp, an average of 82 percent of the money goes to the artist or label, with the remainder covering Bandcamp's revenue share and payment processor fees; this is an average figure rather than a fixed per-sale rate and the capture is several years old

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Music

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited selection
    • Ads
  • Unlimited$9.99/month
    • Full catalog
    • HD audio

Bandcamp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited listening
    • Artist support

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon Music if

  • You need hd audio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo.
  • You also want podcasts.
Amazon Music review

Choose Bandcamp if

  • You need downloads.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want artist support.
Bandcamp review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Music or Bandcamp better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Music starts at Free and Bandcamp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Music or Bandcamp?
Amazon Music starts at Free and Bandcamp at Free.
Does Amazon Music or Bandcamp run on more platforms?
Amazon Music runs on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo. Bandcamp runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Amazon Music for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Amazon Music best used for?
Amazon Music is most often used for on-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakers, listening to podcasts and audible audiobooks in one app, offline playback for subscribers. Of those, on-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakers and listening to podcasts and audible audiobooks in one app are not what Bandcamp is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Music do that Bandcamp cannot?
Amazon Music covers HD audio, Podcasts, Alexa integration, Echo devices. Bandcamp covers Downloads, Artist support, Merchandise, Community. Both handle Music streaming, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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