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I've tried both and have stuck with Rdio. The social aspect is superior. I love being able to see playlists and recommendations from random people beyond my Facebook friends. Spotify's desktop app is definitely faster, though I find Rdio to be better designed.

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But there is a BIG difference here if we're talking about the free services of both. Spotify is always free, and rdio is only free for 6 months. Yes it's probably a good thing to pay for a service that you like (I do), but some people don't, and that's going to be where they prefer Spotify.

http://support.spotify.com/us/learn-more/faq/#!/article/How-...

http://help.rdio.com/customer/portal/articles/187730-rdio-fo...

I'd rather be cut off honestly than hectored into subscribing by having my music continuously interrupted with advertising.

> Yes it's probably a good thing to pay for a service that you like (I do)...

It's also good to pay for a service that you want to stick around.

Completely agree. The UX of Rdio is far superior, IMHO.

totally agree as well. its above and beyond better.

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