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Amazon Music vs QQ Music
Both stand on music streaming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Amazon Music offers free listening, a Prime benefit and several Unlimited subscription options. Consider the offline-download restrictions and the plan’s listed price and eligibility before subscribing.
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QQ Music offers broad music discovery and playback across major device types, with a free plan and an additional VIP tier. The VIP page lists extra downloads and QQ-related features but does not show its price.
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| Amazon Music | QQ Music | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited Single Device: $5.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 17 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | QQ Music |
| Website | music.amazon.com | y.qq.com |
| On music streaming software | #2 of 62 | #32 of 62 |
Amazon Music: what it does well
- Free music and podcasts do not require a credit card.
- Unlimited offers 100 million songs.
- Unlimited supports offline downloads within the app.
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows.
What to know first
- Prime offline downloads are limited to All-Access Playlists.
- Unlimited downloads work only within the Amazon Music app.
- Student pricing requires enrollment verification and is capped at four years.
QQ Music: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Works across five listed platforms
- Songs, videos, and digital albums
- Charts and categorized playlists
- HQ and lossless downloads in VIP plan
What to know first
- VIP plan price is not shown
- Some listed features are VIP-only
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