Fundamentally, Spotify does have two key features that should make every YouTube music subscriber consider making the switch.
YouTube Music is the newer service, having launched in 2015. With 14 years of experience under its belt, Swedish-born Spotify has had more time to work out any issues in its service and gain a larger share of the streaming market. But, with its unique combination of a deep music catalog and easy access to music videos for countless songs, YouTube Music has quickly become an attractive alternative to Spotify.
Chromecast-enabled devices, it doesn't have seamless integration with the leader in whole-home audio, Sonos. That, paired with the lack of podcasts, should be enough for many subscribers to migrate to Spotify.
Why Most YouTube Music Subscribers Will Stay Anyway
Podcasts and third-party will be important selling points for plenty of potential music service subscribers. That being said, those who already subscribe to YouTube Music have likely done so in pursuit of a specific experience. They might be as interested in watching the latest music video for a track as they are about listening to the track itself. Or they might simply see more value in subscribing to YouTube and getting both the benefits of that service and YouTube Music as a package deal.
For everything Spotify can offer — from an expansive selection of curated playlists to features that help s find new music like Discover Weekly and Release Radar — it can't offer those certain perks the way YouTube Music can. At the end of the day, choosing which music service to use comes down to personal preference. Those who are more interested in music videos may opt for YouTube Music. Those with a love for podcasts and streaming content to wireless speakers, though, should strongly consider Spotify.
Sources: Spotify, YouTube Music