Spotify is a music streaming platform that allows users to listen to millions of songs, podcasts, and videos from around the world. Users can access Spotify through their mobile devices, computers, tablets or smart watches. It allows users to stream music with a free or paid subscription, and also provides personalized playlists and recommendations based on users' listening history and preferences.
Spotify was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.
In October 2008, the first version of Spotify was launched in Sweden.
It has grown to become one of the largest music streaming platforms in the world, with more than 345 million monthly active users across 170 countries.
In 2018, Spotify went public through a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Spotify Free is the free version of Spotify's music streaming service. It allows users to listen to songs, playlists, and podcasts with limited features and advertisements.
Spotify Premium is the paid version of Spotify's music streaming platform. It offers ad-free listening, higher quality audio, and the ability to download songs for offline listening. It also provides personalized playlists and recommendations to users based on their listening preferences.
Spotify for Artists is a platform for musicians and artists to manage their presence on Spotify. It allows them to view their statistics and insights, manage their profile and playlists, and promote their music through various campaigns and tools.
Yes, Spotify offers a free version with limited features and advertisements.
Spotify Premium costs $9.99 per month in the United States.
Yes, Spotify Premium users can download songs for offline listening.
Yes, Spotify offers a wide range of podcasts in addition to music.
Yes, Spotify can be controlled with voice commands through various devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home.