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Gaana vs Rakuten 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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Gaana combines a large multilingual and international catalog with podcasts, shows, recommendations and curated playlists. Its free plan and broad platform support make it flexible, while Plus benefits focus on ad-free listening, downloads and high-quality audio.
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Rakuten Music offers flexible listening allowances alongside unlimited plans and offline playback. Standard audio quality, no lossless option, and no family plan define its limits.
Visit Rakuten MusicThe facts
| Gaana | Rakuten Music | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | GAANA Plus for 1 month: ₹1 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Maker | Gaana | Rakuten Music |
| Website | gaana.com | music.rakuten.co.jp |
| On music streaming software | #11 of 62 | #37 of 62 |
Gaana: what it does well
- More than 30 million songs
- Supports Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and web
- Offline listening available
- Curated playlists updated regularly
- Free plan offered
What to know first
- Google Play says data may be shared with third parties
- The listed one-month offer expires 10/19
- High-quality audio is listed as a Plus benefit
Rakuten Music: what it does well
- Free plan and 30-day trial
- Available on web, Android, and iOS
- Offline listening supported
- Student plan for ages 15–25
- Unlimited plans include offline playback
What to know first
- Maximum audio quality is standard
- No lossless audio
- No family plan
- Some plans limit listening hours
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