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Spotify vs Apple Music: catalog facts
Spotify	Apple Music
Freemium Lossless streaming requires a Premium subscription.	Paid Paid subscription with a free first month, and longer trials with new Apple devices.
Web	Windows, macOS, iOS
Web player that runs in a browser Lossless audio for Premium subscribers	Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio included Always ad-free with offline listening
Lossless audio limited to Premium and supported apps and devices Proprietary service with no local ownership of music	Subscription required after the trial Best integrated with Apple devices
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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