Spotify, Napster + & -

[CraigDS]

Hello can someone explain in Layman's terms the differences between Napster and Spotify please?

I would like to know the pros & cons with each and which is regarded the best?

cheers

 

[Frank Harvey]

I've not used Spotify extensively, but I believe it's like Last.FM - you can choose an artist and it'll play similar artists. With Napster you can stream artists albums (I don't think Spotify does this, but please correct me if you can!)

 

[Dave_]

FrankHarveyHiFi: With Napster you can stream artists albums (I don't think Spotify does this, but please correct me if you can!)Yes,you can stream artists albums with Spotify too.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Thanks for that - I signed up once but didn't really get too involved with it as I went the Sonos route which uses Napster and Last.FM - I find the similar artists via Last.FM or internet radio stations and then look them up on Napster to listen to complete albums

 

[Dave_]

Spotify does have the similar artists feature too-But i sometimes feel that their definition of 'similar' must be different to mine

 

[Anonymous]

I have tried both on a monthly subscription and my opinion as follows:

1: Napster has a slightly better library.

2: Spotify Premium sounded better than Napster to me, Napster

also buffers tracks when you skip, so it is a lot slower than Spotify for

skipping tracks.

3: Napster has better library management than Spotify .

4: Napster is better value for money, as the monthly fee includes downloads.

5: Spotify premium has a mobile App, it also allows offline playback.

Cheers Craig

 

[CraigDS]

Thank you very much cgbissett. I think I will try a Sono's and Napster. Most people including my dealer recommend Sono's.
http://community.whathifi.com/members/cgbissett.aspx

 

[John Duncan]

Is that because he sells them?

 

[CraigDS]

Yes he does and I understand what your saying.

 

[tomayresss]

If you're not worried about "occasional" adverts, then Spotify because it's free.

Otherwise you get more for your money with Spotify Premium than Napster IMO, what with the on-the-go usage etc.