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AWA vs Madsonic
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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
AWA combines a large music catalog with recommendations, search, synchronized lyrics and social listening options. Check plan details and trial terms before signing up, since trial duration may vary by campaign.
Visit AWA Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Choose Madsonic if you want music organization, podcasts, and several kinds of radio on a free plan across web, desktop, and mobile. Look at Premium if you need its personal server address, device support, LDAP authentication, or advanced service integrations.
Visit MadsonicThe facts
| AWA | Madsonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | STANDARD (student): ¥480 a month | Professional: €195 a year |
| Plans published | 7 | 9 |
| Maker | AWA | Not published |
| Website | awa.fm | madsonic.org |
| On music streaming software | #5 of 62 | #21 of 62 |
AWA: what it does well
- Catalog exceeds 200 million songs
- Free plan includes 20 playback hours monthly
- Standard includes offline playback and ad-free listening
- LOUNGE offers free live streams and chat
- Supports Apple Watch, Wear OS and car systems
What to know first
- Free plan limits playback to 20 hours monthly
- No phone support is provided
Madsonic: what it does well
- Free plan includes artist indexing and folder-based security.
- Includes podcasts, Artist Radio, and AutoDJ on Free.
- Genre and mood radio are included on Free.
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Premium adds Sonos, UPnP/DLNA, and Chromecast support.
What to know first
- The listed Premium features are not included in Free.
- Premium includes LDAP authentication, while Free does not list it.