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VK vs Yandex 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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
VK combines communication, media, payments, and business services in one free platform. Its Android and web access is clear, while iOS availability is limited by the stated App Store removal.
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Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Yandex Music combines a broad licensed catalog with recommendations, recognition, synchronization, and multi-device playback. Offline listening is device-restricted, and access to the listed Яндекс Плюс plan costs 449 RUB a month.
Visit Yandex MusicThe facts
| VK | Yandex Music | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | VK Видео Премиум: 299 RUB a month | Яндекс Плюс: 4,490 RUB a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Maker | VK | Yandex Music |
| Website | vk.com | music.yandex.ru |
| On music streaming services | #39 of 62 | #43 of 62 |
VK: what it does well
- Free plan with web, Android, and iOS support
- Unlimited-participant video calls without time limits
- Music, videos, games, podcasts, and live streams
- VK ID single account across services
- Moderation tools and private spaces
What to know first
- iOS apps were removed from the App Store
- Google Play reports broad data collection
- Premium video and music plans cost extra
Yandex Music: what it does well
- Licensed catalog of tens of millions of tracks
- Recommendations use taste and listening context
- Available across mobile, desktop, web, cars, and TVs
- Lossless audio is supported
- Offline downloads are encrypted
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Offline files work only on the downloading device
- Catalog availability depends on licensing rights
- Support has no telephone number
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