Full Comparison of Spotify and SoundCloud
Published on 29.09.2019 by Lela
Spotify and Soundcloud are both successful audio streaming platforms. Artists are happy with both websites, but today, we will try to compare the platforms to find the better one.
Before we head to a one-on-one comparison, let’s start with explaining each platform. Spotify is a smart system where millions of fans are ready to pay for music. Keep in mind that Spotify is more designed for “official” musicians (artists) who can list their tracks in the system and get profit. Also, Spotify is a simple engine of thousands of artists and tracks.
Soundcloud is another system where people can upload or listen to music tracks. The system is designed for newbies who want an online presence and storage to upload music tracks. We mostly see newbie artists on Soundcloud because it’s free to upload and share records with your friends or fan base.
Comparing the Quality of Streaming Platforms
According to the CEO of SoundCloud, Kerry Trainor, Spotify is at a different level on the universe. Kerry thinks that Spotify is more in the distributor mode than SoundCloud. The CEO thinks that Sound Cloud is a big entrance for every musician (not only newbies). Trainor says that most artists are happy with the Sound Cloud system's quality after testing Spotify for a few years. If we believe in Kerry’s claims, Spotify artists are migrating to Sound Cloud for a better quality of service and platform opportunity.
Strengths and Advantages of Each Platform
The most significant power of Sound Cloud is the sound system. Lots of experts believe that SoundCloud has a far better platform for streaming quality music. On SoundCloud, you can hear each beat involved in the music track.
At the same time, customer-generated playlists are a perfect option from SoundCloud. Fans are in love with the idea of customers creating playlists. It helps you to find hidden music talents on SoundCloud and the generated playlists will be in a music genre you listen to frequently.
The Algorithm of Spotify is a Game-changer
Spotify was founded a decade ago. We should mention that the platform was not widespread until the new algorithm emerged. The new algorithm changed the platform and the way Spotify delivers new tracks to loyal fans.
Lots of music experts believe that the smart algorithm is the way to go in the music industry. Today, Spotify is not a music platorm; it’s more about the algorithm that can deliver the music you would love to listen to. The algorithm also works on the new playlist system that will compete with SoundCloud and dominate the industry.