Pandora CloudCover
vs. SoundMachine

You own a business, and you want to play music. Should you choose Pandora CloudCover or SoundMachine? While both offer background music for business, they're very different.

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Comparing Pandora CloudCover vs. SoundMachine

This chart can help you compare what Pandora CloudCover and SoundMachine have available for businesses like yours.

Pandora CloudCover SoundMachine
Cost Starts at $16.95/mo Per location, billed annually Starts at $26.95/mo Per location, billed annually
Cost to Add Zones $12.95/mo Per zone Varies Based on plan
Available Plans 4 plans Options for all business types & sizes 4 plans Options for all business types & sizes
Free Trial 14-day trial No credit card required 30-day trial No credit card required
Access to Pandora Network No
24/7 Live Support No Must submit a ticket or contact during business hours
Optional Hardware Player Cost $99.50 for CloudBox Unclear for SoundMachine Player
Multi-Location Management Yes Remote control and monitoring Yes Must get a new license for each location
Remote Management
All Licensing Included
Millions of Songs
Clean, Ad-Free Music
Hundreds of Music Stations
Easy-to-Use Software
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Why Choose Pandora CloudCover Over SoundMachine?

Companies like yours deserve exceptional partners. While both Pandora CloudCover and SoundMachine make products for businesses, there are exceptional reasons to select Pandora CloudCover. 

The top reasons to choose Pandora CloudCover include the following:

Pandora CloudCover is at least $10 per month less expensive than SoundMachine (when prepaid annually).

Pandora CloudCover comes with more stations than SoundMachine's lowest Business plan.

Cost & Customizations

A basic plan with Pandora CloudCover is about $10 per month less expensive than a basic plan from SoundMachine (when prepaid annually). We also make our pricing transparent and easy to understand, so you can make smart decisions quickly without needing to call us for price quotes. 

With Pandora CloudCover, you get a lot with your monthly subscription. Our business-appropriate stations are designed by musicologists and tested long before they’re put to use. 

We also include messaging with some plans. You can share critical information with customers when they’re inside your business and more likely to make a purchase.

Add Locations with Ease

Sharing similar music across all of your properties is critical for your brand. Managing many locations is incredibly simple with Pandora CloudCover. Manage the songs played, the volume, and more at every location from one user-friendly dashboard. You won’t waste time or money with this approach. We make it easy.

SoundMachine is different. The cost to add locations varies by the type of plan you have, and how much control you have can vary as well. Each new location also requires its own license.

Millions of Songs with Pandora Radio

With Pandora CloudCover, you’ll access a robust catalog that contains more than 1 million songs. Top artists from every genre and era are represented. With 200+ pre-built stations and endless custom mixes, you’re sure to find the right sounds to share with your customers and staff. 

SoundMachine restricts your access by the type of plan you purchase. The least expensive version gives you just 100+ stations to choose from. We believe everyone deserves robust music, so we don’t have these limitations in our plans.

Similarities Between Pandora CloudCover & SoundMachine 

While Pandora CloudCover and SoundMachine are very different, they do have some similarities. They include the following:

Pre-programmed stations made for businesses

Commercial-free music that’s appropriate for most companies

Free trial periods to let you experiment before you buy

Different plans to choose from

While the two companies share key attributes, important differences set us apart. Pandora CloudCover is less expensive, offers more options, and is easier to use. We also provide robust support for all of our customers. Our team is available around the clock to answer any questions and ensure that you get the most out of your subscription.

SoundMachine, on the other hand, has limited support. When comparing the two options, Pandora CloudCover comes out ahead.

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