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Kugou Music vs LINE MUSIC
Both stand on music streaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Kugou Music offers broad device coverage, free access, offline listening, and multiple paid routes for downloads or VIP features. Lossless audio, hi-res quality, and spoken-content categories add options beyond standard music playback.
Visit Kugou Music Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
LINE MUSIC combines streaming, LINE sharing, offline app playback, videos, live content, and karaoke. A one-month first-user trial becomes paid unless canceled, and listed monthly LYP Premium plans cost 580.00 JPY or 1080.00 JPY.
Visit LINE MUSICThe facts
| Kugou Music | LINE MUSIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | VIP会员: 10 CNY a month | LINE MUSIC with LYPプレミアム エンジョイ（学生・月額）: ¥580 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | LINE MUSIC |
| Website | kugou.com | music.line.me |
| On music streaming services | #7 of 62 | #11 of 62 |
Kugou Music: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and web
- Offline listening supported
- Hi-res maximum audio quality
- Includes audiobooks and spoken-content categories
What to know first
- No family plan
- No student plan
- Mobile membership prices vary by device
LINE MUSIC: what it does well
- Offline playback in the app
- LINE chat sharing and profile music
- Music videos and exclusive live streams
- Karaoke scoring in the app
- Family plan for up to six members
What to know first
- Full listening requires a ticket
- Karaoke is unavailable in browsers
- One account plays on one device at a time
- Registration requires a Japan-registered LINE account
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