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SoundCloud vs Spotify Stream Player
Side-by-side comparison
At a glance
| Metric | SoundCloud | Spotify Stream Player |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 19 | ★ 46 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageThe call
SoundCloud and Spotify Stream Player each lead on different measured dimensions — pick by the one that matters most to you.
Where SoundCloud leads
- Higher average rating: 5.0★ vs 4.7★.
Where Spotify Stream Player leads
- Ranks higher in Music: #5 vs #8 of 36.
How this is generated
Built only from the Wix App Market listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology
Read each app's audit: SoundCloud audit • Spotify Stream Player audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Field | SoundCloud | Spotify Stream Player |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Screenshots | — | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer |
2. Pricing & plans
Marketplace-listed plans · paid plans cheapest first, not matched tier-for-tierTier
SoundCloud
Spotify Stream Player
Paid plans
Premium
- Add soundcloud to your site
- advanced settings
- No watermark
- priority support
Basic
- Add soundcloud to your site
- Basic settings
- Watermark
- 24/7 Support
Pro
- Remove "Upgrade" watermark from player
- Manage all players from the dashboard
- Priority support
- Light & dark player theme
Basic
- Embed any Spotify track, album or play
- Light & dark player theme
- Resize player height & width
- Watermark shown on player
3. Features
As listed by each developerSoundCloud
- Embed any public SoundCloud playlist or track
- Match your brand with a custom player color
- Resize the player to fit your page layout
- Pro: no watermark & advanced playback controls
Spotify Stream Player
- Embed tracks, playlists, albums & podcasts
- Paste a Spotify link — live preview in the editor
- Match your site: theme, width & player size
- Official Spotify player with full playback controls
4. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline5. Search rankings
Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized| Keyword | SoundCloud | Spotify Stream Player |
|---|---|---|
| audio | #6 | #3 |
| playlists | #6 | #3 |
| player | #9 | #5 |
| music | #10 | #6 |
| spotify music | #24 | #7 |
6. Activity in the last 90 days
Tracked changes · pricing, features, copy, screenshotsSoundCloud · 0 changes
No tracked changes.
Spotify Stream Player · 5 changes
- Oct 26descriptionListing copy updated
- Oct 25descriptionListing copy updated
- Sep 16descriptionListing copy updated
- Sep 9descriptionListing copy updated
- Aug 12descriptionListing copy updated
7. App details
Long-form descriptionSoundCloud
SoundCloud Player lets you embed any public SoundCloud playlist or track directly on your site, no coding required. Just paste a SoundCloud URL, pick your accent color, and your music is live. The player adapts to your page width and can be resized from the editor canvas to show exactly as many tracks as you want. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Embed playlists, albums, and individual tracks • Customize the player color to match your brand • Show or hide artwork and uploader name • Drag to resize the player height in the editor • Works on all devices — desktop, tablet, and mobile PRO PLAN Upgrade to Pro to remove the watermark and unlock sharing links and comment controls for your visitors. GETTING STARTED 1. Add the widget to any page from the Editor 2. Open the settings panel and paste your SoundCloud URL 3. Pick a color, adjust the height, and publish Your music. Your site. Your brand.
Spotify Stream Player
Add music to your site in minutes. Spotify Stream Player lets you embed public Spotify tracks, albums, playlists, artists, and podcast episodes using Spotify’s official player, so visitors get a familiar listen experience with play, pause, skip, and playlist browsing. How it works 1. Install the app and open the Spotify Player dashboard. 2. Paste any public open.spotify.com link. 3. Add the widget in the Editor, pick your saved link, and customize the look. 4. Publish, your player goes live on the site. What you get • Official Spotify embed (no custom audio hosting) • Editor settings panel with artwork preview • Light or dark player theme • Adjustable width and height for tracks vs playlists • Dashboard to save and manage your Spotify URL Free plan includes one saved link and standard embed settings. Upgrade to Pro for autoplay, advanced display options, optional watermark removal, and priority support. Note: Playback is provided by Spotify. Visitors may need to sign in to Spotify for full-length tracks on some browsers; preview clips may play for logged-out users. Use public Spotify URLs only, private links will not work.
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonIs SoundCloud or Spotify Stream Player cheaper?
Neither SoundCloud nor Spotify Stream Player lists a free plan. SoundCloud lists no paid plan with a published price; Spotify Stream Player lists no paid plan with a published price. Prices are as listed on the Wix App Market; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.
Which has better reviews, SoundCloud or Spotify Stream Player?
SoundCloud has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 19 reviews) compared to Spotify Stream Player (4.7★ from 46 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Should I choose SoundCloud or Spotify Stream Player?
SoundCloud holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, SoundCloud or Spotify Stream Player?
Both apps are one-click installs from the Wix App Market. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Spotify Stream Player has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (46 vs 19).
Which works better for small vs large Wix App Market site owners?
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Wix App Market data. What it can show: SoundCloud has 19 published reviews; Spotify Stream Player has 46 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Can I migrate data between SoundCloud and Spotify Stream Player?
Migration support varies by app and category. SoundCloud and Spotify Stream Player both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from SoundCloud" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.