Spotify has quickly become a reference for all music and podcast lovers. Like most streaming platforms, it offers a free version that gives you a sample of its library, but with some limitations, such as ads and random play. Then there is a premium plan, which promises a richer experience for a monthly subscription fee. If you've been using the free version for a while, there are advantages to switching to Spotify Premium and some of them aren't even very well known.
Spotify Premium: you have these five advantages if you switch now!
You can play any song you want, at any time
One of the main disadvantages of Spotify's free plan when using the app on your phone is its shuffle mode, which prevents you from listening to most playlists, albums and artists in a random order. This means you can't choose a specific song to start with. Instead, Spotify decides the playback order for you. In other words, you can't play music on demand.
Spotify Premium eliminates this restriction, allowing you to play any song you want, any time. Imagine that you feel like listening to a specific track that fits your current feelings or environment. This is where Spotify Premium can help. This feature can be useful in several scenarios. For example, when you're hosting a party and want to play the perfect music to match the atmosphere without having to wade through unwanted tracks. Or during a workout, when you need that specific high-energy song to push you through the last mile. You can also skip and play songs as many times as you want.
You can listen with your friends
Virtual meetings are much more common nowadays. You can watch movies with your friends or even listen to music together, just as you would if you were sharing the same space. Just as there are applications and platforms for the first case (such as watching movies on FaceTime), it is possible to listen to music together with Spotify Premium through Spotify Jams. Everyone has a say in what plays next, making it a collaborative way to enjoy.
Spotify Premium has better audio quality
It may come as a surprise, but Spotify Premium offers better sound quality than the free version. This is because, with the free plan, you are typically listening at a standard quality of around 96 kilobits per second (kbps). While this quality isn't too bad for casual listening, it may not satisfy the ears of an audiophile or someone who uses high-quality headphones. On computers, this quality rises slightly to 160 kbps, which is sharper, but still not the top level.
On the other hand, Spotify Premium offers a much higher bitrate, up to 320 kbps, available on both your cell phone and computer.
You don't need to be always online to listen
Not all places you go have a stable internet connection. We all know how frustrating it can be when we're trying to listen to our favorite songs or catch up on a podcast and we're without Wi-Fi or data. With Spotify Premium, you can also download music for offline listening, which can save you potential hassle and save your mobile data.