Could Spotify Actually REPLACE YouTube?

Could Spotify actually replace YouTube? With Spotify launching comments, messaging, thumbnails, creator analytics, short-form video, and their brand-new creator revenue program, the gap between the two platforms is getting surprisingly small.

In this video, I compare Spotify vs YouTube on everything that matters:
Video player quality
Server infrastructure
Monetization and CPMs
How much creators can earn
Whether Spotify could ever win over YouTube users and creators

Spotify paid creators over $100M in Q1 2025, has half a million video podcasts, and offers CPM rates up to 10× higher than YouTube. But with YouTube hosting billions of videos, unmatched infrastructure, and easier monetization requirements, can Spotify truly compete?

I’ll break down exactly what would make me leave YouTube for Spotify—and whether a future where Spotify becomes a full video platform is realistic.

If you’re a creator, podcaster, or someone who loves the creator economy, this breakdown will answer the big question:

Could Spotify ever replace YouTube?