Spotify or Deezer comparison: which application should you choose?

You’re hesitating between Spotify and Deezer, but you’re not sure which one to choose? Well, I can already tell you that you won’t be disappointed with either of them, as they’re among the best apps for listening to music!

On paper, the two applications look very similar: same type of subscription, huge catalogue, ad-free listening… it’s hard to tell the difference at first glance.

But if you’re here, it’s precisely because you want to understand what makes them different. So here’s a simple comparison between Spotify and Deezer to help you choose the application best suited to your needs and budget.

Spotify vs Deezer: the key differences

Deezer and Spotify have been available in France for almost 20 years, which goes to show that they have succeeded in developing their ecosystem.

Spotify has a wider international reach with more than 250 million paying users, and almost three times as many including free users. But this is only slightly outweighed by the French platform Deezer, which offers more choice of tracks and has just as many features and positive feedback.

• It could be said that Spotify’s ecosystem is a little more focused on social features, with Spotify Jam and Spotify Connect for controlling playback from all available devices and with friends.
• Deezer offers an efficient algorithm with its Flow feature, so you can discover new sounds as you like.
• There are slightly more promotional offers with mobile operators and Deezer.

	Spotify	Deezer
Catalogue	+100 million titles	+120 million shares
Audio quality	Up to 320Kbits/s Lossless sound quality up to 24 bits/44.1 kHz	Up to 320Kbits/s HiFi sound quality (FLAC) up to 16 bits/44.1 kHz
Personalised recommendations	✔️ Mix Spotify	✔️ Deezer Flow
Podcasts	⭐⭐	⭐
Free version	✔️ With ad	✔️ With adverts and zapping limit (5 then random)
Individual package rate	12.14/month	11.99/month
Origin	Sweden	France
Creation date	2008	2007
No. of users 2025	approx. 275 million	approx. 10 million
Mobile app.	4,7★ (4,4 m) 4,4★ (35 m)	4,7★ (0,5 m) 4,6★ (3,6 m)

Feature comparison

Overall, Spotify and Deezer follow each other very closely when it comes to the essential features: offline listening, playlists, radio, multi-device, recommendations from their algorithms, compatibility, etc. For the majority of users, the differences are minimal and hardly noticeable.

Who offers the best free version, Spotify or Deezer?

Both applications can be used free of charge, with the same catalogue. However, the experience is less pleasant than with a premium version, not least because of the adverts on both Deezer and Spotify.

Some features are also reserved for paying subscribers: Jam on Spotify for listening to music in a group, queue management, offline listening and greater freedom of playback.

👉 Despite everything, these free versions are still very useful for testing the interface, discovering the features and seeing which application suits you best before paying.

Connectivity and compatibility

On this point, both platforms are solid. Spotify has a slight advantage in that it offers more compatible devices, such as the Apple Watch, Garmin, Wear OS, Fitbit and Samsung Galaxy Watch, while Deezer offers only the first 3.

Overall, you can listen to your music on most everyday devices thanks to the Bluetooth and WiFi connection, which makes it very easy to change tracks and resume playback from one device to another.

• mobile and tablet application (iPhone / Android)
• browser-basedweb reader
• desktop application (Windows / Mac)
• connected watches
• connected speakers
• smart TV
• in-car systems
• Game consoles (Xbox, PlayStation)

Here are the official links for a detailed list of devices compatible with the integrated Deezer or Spotify Connect applications.

Price comparison between Spotify and Deezer

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What discounts are available on Spotify or Deezer?

If we’re talking about the discounts offered by the brand, they’re pretty much the same on both Spotify and Deezer, where you generally get 1 to 2 months free for every subscription.

If we’re talking about discounts from partners, such as mobile operators, then the advantage goes to Deezer, which has several partnerships with Orange, SFR and Bouygues. If you’re already a customer of one of these operators, be sure to check the current offer 🙂

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Audio quality on Spotify or Deezer

In terms of spatial audio options, Spotify offers its Lossless option on sounds that support it. The equivalent at Deezer is its HiFi option, which delivers listening quality “as if you were in a recording studio”.

To take advantage of these options, you still need a very good internet connection and a listening device of sufficient quality to hear the difference 😉

Sound and podcast catalogues

Deezer boasts more than 120 million tracks, compared with more than 100 million for Spotify. On paper, then, Deezer has the advantage. But in reality, the difference is barely noticeable: the two platforms largely cover the best-known artists, new releases and playlists of the moment.

In terms of podcasts, Spotify has a more extensive section with a ranking of the most listened-to podcasts.
On Deezer, I like the ranking by duration, which is useful for choosing a podcast suited to the time you have available.

Comparison of Spotify and Deezer mobile applications

Spotify and Deezer offer two great mobile applications that are fluid and easy to use. You can listen to your music, search for new tracks, manage your favourites and switch from one device to another with ease. So it’s a question of taste, and colour!

The best thing to do is to try the 2 before choosing, or check out the photos on the Play Store or App Store!

User reviews

Overall, Spotify and Deezer are receiving very good reviews, and here are the ratings that reflect their popularity on App Store and Google Play.

Spotify

• 4.7★ out of 4.4 m reviews
• 4.4★ out of 35 m reviews

Deezer

• 4.7★ on 0.5 m notice
• 4.6★ out of 3.6 m reviews

👉 So, are you joining the Deezer team or the Spotify team?
There are also other very popular platforms like Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Qobuz and YouTube!

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