"Ain't the Same" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Brett Kissel featuring American pop vocal group 98 Degrees.

Kissel's manager Jim Cressman had been friends for a long time with Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, and knew that the band was initially looking to make a country album so he sent them "Ain't the Same" to gauge their interest in recording it.

[6][7] Bethany Bowman of the Tennessee Star stated that the song "offers a unique blend of pop and modern country, highlighting Kissel’s warm, rich vocals and paired with the infectious harmonies of 98 Degrees," adding that it was "sure to entice listeners of all genres and from all age groups".

[5] Michael Major of Broadway World described the song as a "unique blend of pop and modern country," saying it puts "a fresh, lighthearted spin on the concept of finding one's perfect match".

[2] Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal called the track an "upbeat song" with a "clever chorus that parallels the narrator’s relationship and famous pairings that just aren’t quite right when not together".