Amazon Music vs SoundCloud for Artists
Amazon Music
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| Figure | Amazon Music | SoundCloud for Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.99/mo | $3.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 17 | 6 |
| Spec score · Music streaming services | 9.4 (#1) | 7.6 (#49) |
| Spec score · Music Streaming Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.8 (#45) |
| Spec score · Free music streaming services | 9.5 (#1) | 7.7 (#34) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Amazon states that personal data is protected in transit with encryption protocols and that AWS security capabilities underpin its services. | SoundCloud offers two-factor authentication to users and requires it to receive SoundCloud for Artists payouts or change payout methods. |
| What it does | Amazon Music is an audio entertainment service combining music, podcasts and creator-focused content. | SoundCloud for Artists distributes music to streaming and other digital platforms so artists can reach listeners and earn streaming royalties. |
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
SoundCloud for Artists
- Basic FreeFree
- Artist$39 a year
- Artist Pro$99 a year
- BasicFree
- Artist$3.25 a month
- Artist Pro$8.25 a month
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.
SoundCloud for Artists
SoundCloud for Artists has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.