Spotify, one of the world’s biggest music streaming platform, is now available in India. It began its services in India after the Bombay High Court denied an injunction filed by Warner Music company over licensing rights.

The free application is available for download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It is also available for desktop download, for both Windows and MacOS. The Swedish firm will now be competing with music streaming services like Gaana, JioSaavn, Amazon Music, Wynk and Apple Music.

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The free version of Spotify offers limited access to content, covering regional music, Bollywood and International Music for now. International restrictions on free tier- on services like limited song skips and no individual song selection do not apply to India currently, though they may change later.

To upgrade to premium- membership starts at Rs.119 per month, bringing it close to Apple Music monthly subscription charge for one person. While Gaana and JioSaavn offer subscriptions starting Rs. 99 per month, they also have developed their music libraries according to the country’s taste over the years; something Spotify will have to contend with.

Spotify premium offers services such as ad- free music, podcasts and offline playback. In India, the company is also offering a 30-day free trial after which it will charge the monthly subscription price. The annual subscription charge is Rs. 1189. While students can avail a 50% discount on monthly subscription. Prepaid plans are available for durations ranging from a day to six months.

1 day (Rs.13)

1 week (Rs.39)

1 month (Rs.129)

3 months (Rs.389)

6 months (Rs. 719)

To subscribe for the premium version, iPhone users in India will have to visit the official site. Spotify, like Netflix, does not offer premium subscriptions via the app store to avoid paying Apple a fee. Android users can sign up for the premium version from its application. If Android users face issues, they can visit the official site to get themselves started with the premium version.

Spotify has 207 million active users and 96 million paid subscribers. It is also integrated with other platforms like Google Maps, Tinder, Instagram, smart speakers and is compatible with over 500 products across 200 hardware brands.