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Openwhyd vs QQ 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 APIExtensioniPhone+5
Openwhyd combines multi-source music discovery with social features, desktop playback, and open data tools. Users should expect source-track availability and mobile support to vary.
Visit Openwhyd Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
QQ Music offers broad music discovery and playback across major device types, with a free plan and an additional VIP tier. The VIP page lists extra downloads and QQ-related features but does not show its price.
Visit QQ MusicThe facts
| Openwhyd | QQ Music | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Openwhyd | QQ Music |
| Website | openwhyd.org | y.qq.com |
| On music streaming software | #36 of 62 | #32 of 62 |
Openwhyd: what it does well
- Free access across many platforms
- Supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo, and Deezer
- Community likes, comments, sharing, and streams
- Desktop apps provide background playback
- JSON export and public Data Export API
What to know first
- Android app has not been built
- Tracks may disappear when source videos are removed
- Mobile track finder is experimental
- Collaborative playlists were cancelled
QQ Music: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Works across five listed platforms
- Songs, videos, and digital albums
- Charts and categorized playlists
- HQ and lossless downloads in VIP plan
What to know first
- VIP plan price is not shown
- Some listed features are VIP-only
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