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BeatSuite vs Qobuz
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 Web
BeatSuite offers artist and album discovery, genre browsing and playlist creation at no charge. Keep in mind that playback depends on YouTube and JavaScript is required for discovery features.
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Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Qobuz combines a large catalog, high-resolution lossless playback, offline listening, and album purchases that do not require a subscription. It has no free plan, but offers several paid account structures and a one-month Studio trial.
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| BeatSuite | Qobuz | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Sublime Solo: $14.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Qobuz |
| Website | beatsuite.net | qobuz.com |
| On music streaming software | #22 of 62 | #59 of 62 |
BeatSuite: what it does well
- Free plan includes discovery, listening and playlists
- Browse artists and their discographies
- Covers several genres, including jazz and reggae
- Supports account access through Facebook, Discord and Microsoft
What to know first
- Requires JavaScript for music discovery features
- Playback is powered by YouTube
Qobuz: what it does well
- Over 100 million songs and tracks
- Lossless FLAC up to 192 kHz
- Offline listening available
- Permanent album downloads
- Family plans support six accounts
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Studio trial requires a payment method
- Studio prices mostly use annual billing
- Permanent downloads require purchasing albums
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