QUESTION
Is Amazon Music worth it if I already have Spotify?
Usually, no — if you already pay for Spotify and you’re happy with it, Amazon Music is often not worth an extra subscription. A practical rule of thumb: Amazon Music Unlimited is about $11–$12/month for most individuals, while Spotify Premium is about $11–$12/month as well, so you’re usually choosing one service over the other, not saving money by stacking both.
When Amazon Music is worth it:
- Prime bundle value: if you already have Amazon Prime, the included Amazon Music access may be enough for casual listening.
- Sound quality: if you want lossless/hi-res playback and will actually use it.
- Alexa/Echo homes: if you use Amazon smart speakers a lot.
- Family deals: if you can get a family plan around $17–$20/month and it fits your household better than Spotify.
When Spotify is the better value:
- You care about playlists, recommendations, podcasts, and social sharing.
- You already have your library, wrapped-style habits, and habits built around Spotify.
- You don’t need higher audio quality or tight Amazon integration.
Bottom line: for most people, keep Spotify and only add Amazon Music if you specifically want Prime integration, Alexa control, or better audio quality. Prices and bundles change, so it’s worth checking the current plan price and any Prime promotions before you switch.