Should I Build It Should I Build It
25 May 2025
Music Spotify

a site to check if song is available on spotify

Confidence
Engagement
Net use signal
Net buy signal

Idea type: Freemium

People love using similar products but resist paying. You’ll need to either find who will pay or create additional value that’s worth paying for.

Should You Build It?

Build but think about differentiation and monetization.

Your are here

Your idea for a site to check Spotify song availability falls into the "Freemium" category, where users appreciate the service but are often hesitant to pay. With only one similar product identified, our confidence is low, indicating less certainty about market dynamics, but also less direct competition right now. The identified similar product shows high engagement, indicating there's user interest in this type of tool. The comments suggest ease of use and speed are appreciated, but differentiation from existing solutions like Shazam is a key concern. Therefore, while building it, consider how you'll monetize and stand out from the crowd.

Recommendations

  1. Since you're in the Freemium category, start by deeply understanding which users derive the most value from the free version of your Spotify song availability checker. Analyze usage patterns to identify power users or specific use cases that heavily rely on your tool. This understanding will inform your premium feature development.
  2. Develop premium features that address the specific needs of those high-value users. This could include enhanced search capabilities, playlist integration, historical availability tracking, or integration with other music platforms beyond Spotify. Focus on features that go beyond basic song availability checking, adding significant value.
  3. Explore charging teams or businesses instead of individual users. Music licensing companies, radio stations, or even marketing agencies could benefit from a comprehensive tool to track song availability across different platforms. Consider offering enterprise-level features like API access, custom reporting, and dedicated support for these users.
  4. Offer personalized help or consulting services. This could include helping users optimize their music libraries, identify licensing opportunities, or troubleshoot technical issues. This approach not only generates revenue but also builds stronger relationships with your users and provides valuable insights into their needs.
  5. Before launching widely, test different pricing approaches with small groups of users. Experiment with various subscription models, freemium limitations, and one-time purchase options to determine the most effective way to monetize your tool. Pay close attention to user feedback and adjust your pricing strategy accordingly.
  6. Given the comments from similar products, clearly articulate your differentiation from existing music recognition tools like Shazam. Focus on features like availability checking, platform integrations, and targeted use cases. Make sure your marketing highlights these unique benefits to attract users.
  7. Address potential accuracy issues early on by implementing robust testing and validation processes. Ensure your song availability data is accurate and up-to-date to avoid user frustration. Regularly monitor user feedback and address any reported inaccuracies promptly.

Questions

  1. What specific user pain points related to music licensing and availability can your tool address that existing solutions don't?
  2. How can you leverage your tool's unique features and platform integrations to create a sustainable competitive advantage in the music tech market?
  3. What are the potential legal and ethical considerations related to accessing and displaying song availability data from Spotify and other platforms?

Your are here

Your idea for a site to check Spotify song availability falls into the "Freemium" category, where users appreciate the service but are often hesitant to pay. With only one similar product identified, our confidence is low, indicating less certainty about market dynamics, but also less direct competition right now. The identified similar product shows high engagement, indicating there's user interest in this type of tool. The comments suggest ease of use and speed are appreciated, but differentiation from existing solutions like Shazam is a key concern. Therefore, while building it, consider how you'll monetize and stand out from the crowd.

Recommendations

  1. Since you're in the Freemium category, start by deeply understanding which users derive the most value from the free version of your Spotify song availability checker. Analyze usage patterns to identify power users or specific use cases that heavily rely on your tool. This understanding will inform your premium feature development.
  2. Develop premium features that address the specific needs of those high-value users. This could include enhanced search capabilities, playlist integration, historical availability tracking, or integration with other music platforms beyond Spotify. Focus on features that go beyond basic song availability checking, adding significant value.
  3. Explore charging teams or businesses instead of individual users. Music licensing companies, radio stations, or even marketing agencies could benefit from a comprehensive tool to track song availability across different platforms. Consider offering enterprise-level features like API access, custom reporting, and dedicated support for these users.
  4. Offer personalized help or consulting services. This could include helping users optimize their music libraries, identify licensing opportunities, or troubleshoot technical issues. This approach not only generates revenue but also builds stronger relationships with your users and provides valuable insights into their needs.
  5. Before launching widely, test different pricing approaches with small groups of users. Experiment with various subscription models, freemium limitations, and one-time purchase options to determine the most effective way to monetize your tool. Pay close attention to user feedback and adjust your pricing strategy accordingly.
  6. Given the comments from similar products, clearly articulate your differentiation from existing music recognition tools like Shazam. Focus on features like availability checking, platform integrations, and targeted use cases. Make sure your marketing highlights these unique benefits to attract users.
  7. Address potential accuracy issues early on by implementing robust testing and validation processes. Ensure your song availability data is accurate and up-to-date to avoid user frustration. Regularly monitor user feedback and address any reported inaccuracies promptly.

Questions

  1. What specific user pain points related to music licensing and availability can your tool address that existing solutions don't?
  2. How can you leverage your tool's unique features and platform integrations to create a sustainable competitive advantage in the music tech market?
  3. What are the potential legal and ethical considerations related to accessing and displaying song availability data from Spotify and other platforms?

  • Confidence: Low
    • Number of similar products: 1
  • Engagement: High
    • Average number of comments: 17
  • Net use signal: 17.6%
    • Positive use signal: 17.6%
    • Negative use signal: 0.0%
  • Net buy signal: 0.0%
    • Positive buy signal: 0.0%
    • Negative buy signal: 0.0%

This chart summarizes all the similar products we found for your idea in a single plot.

The x-axis represents the overall feedback each product received. This is calculated from the net use and buy signals that were expressed in the comments. The maximum is +1, which means all comments (across all similar products) were positive, expressed a willingness to use & buy said product. The minimum is -1 and it means the exact opposite.

The y-axis captures the strength of the signal, i.e. how many people commented and how does this rank against other products in this category. The maximum is +1, which means these products were the most liked, upvoted and talked about launches recently. The minimum is 0, meaning zero engagement or feedback was received.

The sizes of the product dots are determined by the relevance to your idea, where 10 is the maximum.

Your idea is the big blueish dot, which should lie somewhere in the polygon defined by these products. It can be off-center because we use custom weighting to summarize these metrics.

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The Product Hunt launch received generally positive feedback, with users highlighting the tool's ease of use, speed, and convenience, particularly the Chrome extension. Comparisons to Shazam were frequent, with users questioning the differentiating factors and benefits. Some users expressed excitement about the tool's potential and its user-friendly design, while others pointed out the need for better accuracy and raised concerns about its uniqueness compared to existing music recognition apps. Questions regarding playlist support and the technology behind the tool were also raised.

Users express concerns about the product's differentiation from Shazam, questioning its unique value and added benefits. Many find the core function, song identification, common in other apps, leading to a perceived lack of unique features. Frustration also stems from difficulty in finding songs after extensive searching, potentially indicating issues with accuracy or database. The potential for direct competition with established tools like Shazam is also a recurring concern.

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