| Music Access |
Purchase digital, CD, or vinyl with code-based downloads. |
Streaming only (subscription-based). |
| Giveaways |
Automatic entry every 100 sales → cash/prizes. |
None. |
| Ownership |
Users own physical and digital copies. |
No ownership; access tied to subscription. |
| Monetization |
Direct artist sales, fair revenue, giveaways. |
Per-stream fractions of a cent; centralized control. |
| Engagement |
Fans motivated by giveaways, redemptions, exclusives. |
Listener engagement primarily via playlists. |
| Offline Play |
Yes — via downloads tied to purchase/redeem. |
Yes — but only while subscription is active. |