| Dimension | YouTube Music | Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon Music | Deezer | Stitcher | iHeartRadio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (Individual) | $10.99/month | $11.99/month | $10.99/month | $10.99/month | $11.99/month | Free/Premium Options | Free/Premium Options |
| Family Plan | $16.99/month | $19.99/month | $16.99/month | $16.99/month | $17.99/month | Not Available | Not Available |
| Student Plan | $5.99/month | $5.99/month | $5.99/month | $5.99/month | $6.99/month | Not Available | Not Available |
| Offline Downloads | Yes (Premium) | Yes (Free/Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (Premium) | Yes (Premium) |
| Podcast Integration | Yes (Limited Features) | Yes (Comprehensive) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (Specialized) | Yes (Specialized) |
| Music Library Size | 100M+ songs | 100M+ songs | 100M+ songs | 100M+ songs | 90M+ songs | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Podcast Discovery | Basic | Advanced | Advanced | Intermediate | Intermediate | Advanced | Advanced |
| Audio Quality | High (with Premium) | High (320 kbps) | Lossless (Hi-Res) | Lossless (HD/Ultra HD) | Lossless (HiFi) | Standard Quality | Standard Quality |
| Ad-Free Experience | Premium Only | Premium Only | Premium Only | Premium Only | Premium Only | Premium Only | Premium Only |
| Device Compatibility | High | High | High (Apple Ecosystem) | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Unique Features | Video Podcasts | Personalized Playlists | Lossless Audio | Alexa Integration | Flow (Personalized Mix) | Podcast Focused | Radio and Podcasts |
Note: Comparison as of Dec, 2024