YouTube Music vs Spotify in 2024 - Which is Better?

6 Months Later June 23, 2024
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Is YouTube Music better than Spotify? We spent 6 Months with both services, and we’ll take you through which one you should pick. Sponsored by TuneMyMusic. Start transferring your music today for free at: https://www.tunemymusic.com/?source=6monthslater&medium=YouTube-Music-vs-Spotify We’ll compare Spotify and YouTube Music’s recommendation algorithms and discuss unique features like Offline Mixtape, the AI DJ, YouTube Premium bundle, Algorithmic Choice, Native vs. web apps, Spotify Connect and more! Finally, we’ll give you our take on which one we think you should buy. 📑Blog Post: 👉 Compare music services, view products seen in this video, and learn more about Spotify and YouTube Music: https://6-months-later.com/2024/06/youtube-music-vs-spotify-in-2024 🛒 Product Links (Affiliate Links): 👉Sonos Era 300: https://amzn.to/46aL5sM 👉Samsung S24 Ultra: https://amzn.to/3zbyUQF 👉Microsoft Surface Laptop 2024: https://amzn.to/3VBVaL9 👉M3 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/4aXZA4M 👉New M4 iPad Pro: https://amzn.to/3V7RyAx 👉New iPad Pro Magic Keyboard: https://amzn.to/4bE4cyc 👉iPhone 15 Pro Max: https://amzn.to/4ce4ZpB 👉Google Pixel Tablet: https://amzn.to/3VA2eI7 👉2nd Gen Nest Hub: https://amzn.to/3zfdnH0 👉 View all of our recommended products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/6monthslaterreviews 🔗 Related Video links: 👉 Audio device reviews and comparisons: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2XWjlJjGp3tvtcpPf5zrNmbCuueLN1dz 👉 Music streaming services playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2XWjlJjGp3tB077gHTNMOd5wGqI72_Gk ❤️ Follow Josh: 👉 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joshteder 👉 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/joshteder/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshteder/ 👉 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@joshteder 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshteder/ 🎥 Video Production Equipment we use 📹 https://amzn.to/3Ejc1JR 🕰️Timestamps: 0:00 - Unique YouTube Music app features 2:01 - Offline Mixtape 3:11 - Music Uploads 3:47 - Algorithmic Choice 4:18 - Music Availability 4:35 - YouTube Premium 5:05 - Moving music between services 6:49 - Windows and Mac apps 7:14 - Like System and Library management 7:29 - Jam Session 7:51 - AI DJ X 8:15 - Network Effects 8:40 - Spotify Connect 10:00 - Similarities between services 11:06 - Recommendation 📜 Disclosures 📃 Any music used is licensed from artlist.io: https://artlist.io/referral/1878516/Josh 6 Months Later has no relationship with Apple, YouTube Music, or Sonos. All the products shown in the video were purchased by 6 Months Later. TuneMyMusic sponsored the mid-roll ad in this video. Any Amazon links we provide in our descriptions are in conjunction with our Amazon partnership. The channel receives a small percentage of revenue from any sales generated by viewers clicking the links. #Spotify #YouTubeMusic #Sonos #Music

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