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Melon vs Qobuz
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.
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Melon combines a broad set of listening plans with creator-payment administration. Review the unpriced plan choices, device limits, supported earnings connections, and payment fees before selecting the service.
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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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| Melon | Qobuz | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Sublime Solo: $14.99 a year |
| Plans published | 16 | 9 |
| Maker | Melon | Qobuz |
| Website | melon.com | qobuz.com |
| On music streaming services | #52 of 62 | #48 of 62 |
Melon: what it does well
- Supports web, desktop, and mobile platforms
- Hi-res maximum quality and lossless audio
- Offline playback on authenticated mobile device
- Creator split and invoice management
- Bank invoice payments are free
What to know first
- No family or student plan
- Offline Plus plans allow one mobile device
- Card payments cost 2.9% + $0.30
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