Spotify vs Apple Music 2026: Which Is Better?

Spotify leads on music discovery, podcast integration, social sharing, and cross-platform availability. Apple Music leads on audio quality (lossless + Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio included), Apple ecosystem integration, and library matching. At the same price ($10.99/month individual), the right choice depends on whether you prioritize discovery and social features (Spotify) or audio quality and Apple device integration (Apple Music).