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Spotify vs Pandora: catalog facts
Spotify	Pandora
Freemium Lossless streaming requires a Premium subscription.	Freemium Free with ads; a subscription removes ads and adds on-demand playback.
Web	Web
Web player that runs in a browser Lossless audio for Premium subscribers	Free ad-supported tier Music and podcasts in one service
Lossless audio limited to Premium and supported apps and devices Proprietary service with no local ownership of music	Web player does not load with ad blockers enabled On-demand, ad-free listening needs a subscription
Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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