Comparing Pandora CloudCover vs. Soundtrack
When comparing these two business music streaming services, there’s no competition.
Check out the table below to see how Pandora CloudCover goes above and beyond for your business.
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Why Choose Pandora CloudCover Over Soundtrack?
Pandora CloudCover is a smart choice for businesses of all sizes. The more you know about how we compare to the competition, the more secure you’ll feel about your decision.
You won’t sacrifice performance for that lower cost. Pandora CloudCover lets you tap into Pandora’s extensive song network. That means no endless loops of the same song or unusual tunes to choose from. You can share old favorites or new hits with the click of a button.
We’re also less expensive than the competition. If you’re playing music in several locations, these cost savings can add up to big profits.
Pandora CloudCover is $12.05 less per month (when prepaid annually) for a basic plan than Soundtrack's standard plan.
Pandora CloudCover has four business plans available, while Soundtrack currently has only three.
Pandora CloudCover charges $16.05 less per month (when prepaid annually) than a comparable Soundtrack plan for additional zones.
Pandora CloudCover offers much more extensive customer support options than Soundtrack.
Pandora CloudCover’s standalone player costs $100.50 less than Soundtrack’s version.
All Pandora CloudCover plans allow you to schedule music at all times, while Soundtrack limits this functionality to just some plans.
Cost & Customization
Pandora CloudCover's chepest plan costs less than Soundtrack's. Our plans start at just $16.95 per month when prepaid annually. If you need to add zones, prices start at just $12.95 per month when prepaid annually.
Soundtrack is more expensive. Plans cost $29 per month when prepaid annually. To add a zone, you’ll pay $29 per month when paid annually.
Pandora CloudCover gives you more for your money. Our plans include overhead messaging, so you can share custom content with your visitors whenever you want to.
Robust Music Selection
With Pandora CloudCover, you can expect one of the most extensive music catalogs available.
Millions of licensed songs: All of our songs are fully licensed, so you don’t have to worry about the nuts and bolts of music licensing. With millions of songs available, you can easily find the right tunes for your business.
Thousands of curated stations: We have more than 300 handpicked music stations that are specifically designed for businesses.
Custom station creation: You can easily and quickly craft custom mixes that are targeted right to your customer and employee demographics.
Expert musicologists: We guide you through every step of the process, helping you to create a music experience that is perfect for your brand. Let our musicologists lead the way with tailored help.
Add Locations & Zones With Ease
Businesses grow, and often, that means a need for more space. Pandora CloudCover makes adding new zones and locations quick and easy. Once those spaces are added (at just $12.95 per month when prepaid annually), control all of them through one intuitive app.
Soundtrack is a little different. This company charges $29 per month when prepaid annually to add one zone. Each new zone or location is a new subscription, which can add complexity and make managing your songs more difficult.
In-Store Messaging Integration
Pandora CloudCover offers custom music scheduling and messaging at a much cheaper rate than Soundtrack. With Pandora CloudCover, you can enjoy our extensive music catalog, full music management, scheduled messaging, and other features in our Messaging, all for $26.95/month when billed annually.
With Soundtrack, their messaging service is an add-on feature, costing $29 to $54/month when billed annually.
Pandora CloudCover makes it simple, with one plan that includes scheduled messages between songs. You have total control as well as guidance from our expert team.
Access to Millions of Songs with the Pandora Network
With a subscription to Pandora CloudCover, you’ll gain access to Pandora’s extensive library of songs. That means you’ll have millions of songs through the Pandora network at your disposal.
Your unlimited access and flexibility come with support and guidance from musicologists. They build playlists you can share immediately and customize to fit your brand. No one else offers this kind of access.
Similarities Between Pandora CloudCover & Soundtrack
Choosing between Pandora CloudCover and Soundtrack for your business's music needs involves considering their similarities as well as their differences.
Similarities between Pandora CloudCover and Soundtrack include the following:
Free trials lasting 14 days
Availability of monthly contracts
Customizable stations
Scheduling options
Explicit lyrics filters for business stations
While Pandora CloudCover and Soundtrack share some aspects, they are not the same.
At Pandora CloudCover, we provide a robust selection of music at a lower cost than the competition. We also make managing your music choices really easy, even when you’re managing several locations at the same time. No one else comes close.
Get Started With Pandora CloudCover
Let us show you how easy and effective Pandora CloudCover can be for your business. Start a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. Terms and conditions apply.
Play with the song choices, check out the offerings from our musicologists, experiment with the platform, and more. You’ll hear the difference immediately, and it’ll be clear why Pandora CloudCover is the right choice for your business.
References:
Cutting Through the Noise Using Retail Audio Advertising. (October 2023). Rolling Stone.
The Effects of in Store Music on Shopping Behaviour in a Retail Setting. (April 2022). Management Dynamics.
