Amazon Music vs JioSaavn
Amazon Music
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| Figure | Amazon Music | JioSaavn |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 17 | 3 |
| Spec score · Music streaming services | 9.4 (#1) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Spec score · Music Streaming Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.3 (#23) |
| Spec score · Free music streaming services | 9.5 (#1) | 8.3 (#16) |
| Audio quality | Unlimited and Standard subscriptions include HD for 100 million songs and Ultra HD for millions of songs without a separate audio-quality fee. | high |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline listening | Unlimited subscribers can download music for offline playback, while Prime offline downloads are limited to All-Access Playlists. | Yes |
| Personalization | The service provides curated and personalized playlists and recommendations based on listening activity. | JioSaavn describes its listening experience as personalized. |
| Podcasts | Amazon Music offers a large catalog of top podcasts without ads for Prime members and Unlimited subscribers. | The app offers podcasts and audio shows across multiple genres and languages. |
| Security | Amazon states that personal data is protected in transit with encryption protocols and that AWS security capabilities underpin its services. | Google Play reports that data is encrypted in transit and that users can request data deletion. |
Plans
Amazon Music
- Amazon Music for Prime membersFree
- Amazon Music FreeFree
- Amazon Music Free with adsFree
- Amazon Music PrimeFree
- Amazon Music Unlimited Single Device$5.99 a month
- Amazon Music Unlimited Student$5.99 a month
- Unlimited Single Device$5.99 a month
- Unlimited Student$5.99 a month
- Unlimited Individual for Prime members$10.99 a month
- Amazon Music Unlimited Individual$11.99 a month
JioSaavn
- JioSaavn (free)Free
- JioSaavn ProPrice not published
- JioSaavn ProPrice not published
In their own words
Amazon Music
Amazon Music streams music and podcasts, with free listening that does not require a credit card. Prime members get ad-free music and top podcasts, and can shuffle-play artists, albums, or playlists. Amazon Music Unlimited adds on-demand access to 100 million songs and thousands of programmed playlists and stations. Its catalog includes lossless HD and Ultra HD tracks, plus spatial audio including Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio. Unlimited subscribers can download songs or playlists for offline listening, but those downloads are accessible only in the Amazon Music app; Prime downloads are limited to All-Access Playlists. Alexa voice controls let listeners request music on compatible Alexa-enabled devices, and app casting works to Alexa-enabled devices except Fire TVs. Apps and web access are listed for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Unlimited Individual costs $11.99 a month, or $99 a year for Prime members; Family costs $19.99 a month, or $159 a year for Prime members. Free and other paid options are also listed.
JioSaavn
JioSaavn is a music and audio service offering music, podcasts, playlists and JioTunes. It describes its catalog as containing 8+ crore tracks across 16 languages, with a personalized listening experience. Listeners can follow lyrics in real time and see trivia; podcasts and audio shows span multiple genres and languages. Jio users can listen to music and set JioTunes through the MyJio app. The service supports web, iOS, Android and Windows, offers offline listening, and lists high as its maximum audio quality. Its app listing names Alexa, Chromecast, Google Home, Android Auto, AirPlay and Sonos as compatible services or devices. The free plan includes ads and in-app purchases, and a 30-day trial is listed. English content is currently available in India, while Indian-language content is available worldwide in territories where JioSaavn operates. User information is processed, transferred and stored on servers in India.