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Amazon Music vs YouTube

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Amazon Music

Software

Unlimited music for every moment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouTube logo

YouTube

Software

Video sharing and streaming 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; YouTube youTube Premium/Music subscriptions bill through the App Store with a stated auto-renewal clause: renewal charges are applied within 24 hours of the current period ending unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before that point, and no price figure is disclosed in the listing itself.
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Music covers Music streaming, YouTube covers Video hosting.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Amazon Music and YouTube differ
AttributeAmazon MusicYouTube
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, EchoWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
Founded20072005

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

  • Music streaming
  • HD audio
  • Podcasts
  • Alexa integration
  • Echo devices
  • Fire TV
  • Alexa
  • Amazon account security

Only in YouTube

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Content discovery
  • Creator tools
  • Analytics
  • Google services
  • Social media
  • Creator tools

Both cover

  • 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 YouTube
  • Listening to podcasts and Audible audiobooks in one appnot YouTube
  • Offline playback for subscribersnot YouTube

YouTube

  • Video sharingnot Amazon Music
  • Content marketingnot Amazon Music
  • Educationnot Amazon Music
  • Entertainmentnot Amazon Music
  • Live streamingnot 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

YouTube

  • YouTube Premium/Music subscriptions bill through the App Store with a stated auto-renewal clause: renewal charges are applied within 24 hours of the current period ending unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before that point, and no price figure is disclosed in the listing itself.

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Music

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

YouTube

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited video watching
    • Basic video uploads
    • Community features
  • YouTube Premium$11.99/month
    • Ad-free videos
    • Background play
    • YouTube Music included

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon Music if

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

Choose YouTube if

  • You need video hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want live streaming.
YouTube review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Music or YouTube better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Music starts at Free and YouTube at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Music or YouTube?
Amazon Music starts at Free and YouTube at Free.
Does Amazon Music or YouTube run on more platforms?
Amazon Music runs on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo. YouTube runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
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 YouTube is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Music do that YouTube cannot?
Amazon Music covers Music streaming, HD audio, Podcasts, Alexa integration. YouTube covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Content discovery, Creator tools. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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