Here's a comparison of Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube Music in India, including their prices as of April 4, 2024
Library :
Spotify: Large library, strong focus on popular music.
Apple Music: Large library, good selection of Indian music.
YouTube Music: Largest library, includes music videos, remixes, live performances.
Sound Quality
Music Quality :
Spotify: High-quality streaming (320 kbps) with premium subscription.
Apple Music: High-quality streaming (256 kbps) and Lossless Audio with premium subscription.
YouTube Music: High-quality streaming (256 kbps) with premium subscription.
Special Features
Spotify: Excellent social features (sharing playlists, following friends), strong music discovery (personalized recommendations).
Apple Music: Integration with Apple ecosystem (Siri voice control), curated playlists by music experts.
YouTube Music: Integration with YouTube (watch music videos), upload your own music library.
YouTube Music is the best out of the three. It has a larger music collection, and you get YouTube Premium included with it. That means no more ads on videos!