As music streaming continues to grow in Kenya, two platforms stand out: Boomplay and Spotify. While Spotify has a global music catalog, Boomplay focuses on African content. Let’s compare these two services to help you decide which is best for you in 2025.
1. Pricing & Plans
| Plan | Boomplay | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | KES 20 (includes 50MB data) | Not available |
| Weekly | KES 120 (includes 300MB data) | Not available |
| Monthly | KES 299 (includes 1.5GB data) | KES 369 (Individual Plan) |
| Student Plan | Not specified | KES 169 |
| Family Plan | Not specified | KES 549 (up to 6 accounts) |
Note: Boomplay has data-inclusive bundles with Safaricom, so you get more value.
2. Music Catalog & Content
Boomplay: African music, Afrobeat, gospel, local Kenyan artists. Exclusive content for African audiences.
Spotify: Global music library, international hits, growing African music selection.
3. User Experience & Features
Boomplay: Music videos, news, reward system where you earn points for streaming and engaging.
Spotify: Personalized playlists, podcast integration, high quality audio.
4. Offline Listening
Boomplay: Offline downloads for premium users, data-inclusive plans make it more accessible.
Spotify: Offline listening for premium subscribers, download playlists and albums.
5. Availability & Accessibility
Boomplay: Pre-installed on many Transsion devices (TECNO, Infinix) and low data usage, so it’s for everyone.
Spotify: Available on smartphones, tablets, desktops, user friendly interface.
Conclusion
So which one to choose?
If you prefer African music, data-inclusive plans and localized content, Boomplay is the way to go.
If you want global music library, personalized playlists and podcast integration, Spotify is the better choice.
Both have their advantages, so consider your listening habits and data needs.