Spotify is an audio streaming service (founded in Sweden) launched in 2008. It provides on-demand access to over 100 million songs, 7 million podcasts, and 700,000 audiobooks. As of 2024 it reports 761 million total users (including 293 million paying subscribers) across 184 markets. The platform offers free ad-supported listening or paid subscriptions, enabling users worldwide to stream music and podcasts on demand.