The problem with all of these services is that other than Grooveshark, they all cost something to use and to share. That wouldn’t be a problem if the music libraries were all comprehensive. I can’t get myself to pay for a service that’s missing huge holes of content. For example, Rdio was missing Arcade Fire when I was using the service last year, that’s an instant dealbreaker for me.
That being said, Rdio had the best social features out of any of the digital subscription services out there. If I had to pick one right now I would go with it. But personally, I’d rather stick to YouTube streaming until Spotify comes out here.
But ultimately, I have to give the edge to Rdio for creating a better user experience. MOG is technically more impressive when it comes to sound quality and music offerings, but I don’t enjoy using the service in the same way I do Rdio. Rdio presents relevant information about what you and your friends are listening to in a way that doesn’t get in the way, but doesn’t make you have to go looking for it either. And the process of listening to music is painfully easy, which is the most important thing.
via Gizmodo – The Best Streaming Music Service.
