Spotify has Simplified the Process of Importing Playlists from Other Music Streaming Services.
In a move to poach users from rival platforms, Spotify has launched its own tool for importing playlists from other music streaming services. The feature, which is now available globally in the Spotify mobile app, allows users to transfer their favorite playlists directly from one service to another without having to jump through hoops.
The new feature is a direct integration with TuneMyMusic, a third-party service that enables users to shuttle playlists between various platforms like Tidal, YouTube Music, Qobuz, Beatport and even Napster. This means Spotify can tap into an existing user base of music enthusiasts who are using these other services.
While Spotify's move comes at the back of Apple Music launching a similar tool in August, this one is different as it utilizes TuneMyMusic, which powers Apple Music’s import feature. The key difference lies in how they handle transfers - while Apple Music allows only one direction transfer, i.e., from the other service to Spotify, Spotify offers two-way transfers.
For users looking to move their playlists between services, this development presents an attractive alternative with more flexibility and capabilities. However, the question remains whether it can attract enough defectors from rival platforms like Apple Music and Tidal to make a significant dent in their user base.
In a move to poach users from rival platforms, Spotify has launched its own tool for importing playlists from other music streaming services. The feature, which is now available globally in the Spotify mobile app, allows users to transfer their favorite playlists directly from one service to another without having to jump through hoops.
The new feature is a direct integration with TuneMyMusic, a third-party service that enables users to shuttle playlists between various platforms like Tidal, YouTube Music, Qobuz, Beatport and even Napster. This means Spotify can tap into an existing user base of music enthusiasts who are using these other services.
While Spotify's move comes at the back of Apple Music launching a similar tool in August, this one is different as it utilizes TuneMyMusic, which powers Apple Music’s import feature. The key difference lies in how they handle transfers - while Apple Music allows only one direction transfer, i.e., from the other service to Spotify, Spotify offers two-way transfers.
For users looking to move their playlists between services, this development presents an attractive alternative with more flexibility and capabilities. However, the question remains whether it can attract enough defectors from rival platforms like Apple Music and Tidal to make a significant dent in their user base.