Comparison

Horra vs Amazon Music

Amazon Music is often already there, bundled into a Prime subscription, which makes it tempting to use in a store. But its use remains reserved for a personal, non-commercial setting.

Here's what Amazon Music does well, why being bundled into Prime changes nothing, and where a solution dedicated to businesses takes over.

CriterionHorraAmazon Music
Commercial use allowedYes, catalogue licensed for venuesNo, reserved for personal use
Guidance on public performance royaltiesYes, we guide you through itNone
Built for continuous playback in public venuesYesNo, an individual listening app
Playlists filtered by venue typeYes, curated by music programmersNo, a consumer catalogue
Scheduling by zone and time slotYesNo
Audio messages and sound identityYesNo
Music catalogueLarge, tailored to professional venuesMassive (consumer-focused)

Let us be fair

Amazon Music is a solid consumer service, often already paid for through Prime. The issue isn't its quality, it's that the licence, whether bundled in Prime or through Unlimited, remains personal.

Our verdict

For listening at home, Amazon Music via Prime is enough. For soundtracking a store while staying compliant, you need a source licensed for professional use. Horra does that, with scheduling, audio messages, and guidance on public performance royalties.

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazon Music allowed in a store?

No. Amazon Music's terms reserve the service for personal, non-commercial use. Playing it in a store open to the public falls outside that scope, and public performance royalties remain due regardless.

Can I use Amazon Music in my store since it's included with Prime?

No. The fact that the music is bundled into Prime changes nothing: Prime is a personal subscription, and it grants no public performance rights. For a business, you need a solution licensed for professional use, like Horra.

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