Amazon Music vs JOOX
Amazon Music
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| Figure | Amazon Music | JOOX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 17 | 8 |
| Spec score · Music streaming services | 9.4 (#1) | 8.2 (#27) |
| Spec score · Music Streaming Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.0 (#34) |
| Spec score · Free music streaming services | 9.5 (#1) | 8.0 (#24) |
| Audio quality | Unlimited and Standard subscriptions include HD for 100 million songs and Ultra HD for millions of songs without a separate audio-quality fee. | hi-res |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline listening | Unlimited subscribers can download music for offline playback, while Prime offline downloads are limited to All-Access Playlists. | Yes |
| Security | Amazon states that personal data is protected in transit with encryption protocols and that AWS security capabilities underpin its services. | JOOX says it uses technical, organisational, administrative, and physical safeguards, including limiting personal information access to employees and service providers who need it. |
Plans
Amazon Music
- Amazon Music for Prime membersFree
- Amazon Music FreeFree
- Amazon Music Free with adsFree
- Amazon Music PrimeFree
- Amazon Music Unlimited Single Device$5.99 a month
- Amazon Music Unlimited Student$5.99 a month
- Unlimited Single Device$5.99 a month
- Unlimited Student$5.99 a month
- Unlimited Individual for Prime members$10.99 a month
- Amazon Music Unlimited Individual$11.99 a month
JOOX
- VIP Monthly SubscriptionPrice not published
- VIP Quarterly SubscriptionPrice not published
- VIP Annual SubscriptionPrice not published
- VIP One-Month PackagePrice not published
- JOOX VIP monthly subscription (Hong Kong)68 HKD a month
- JOOX VIP one-month package (Hong Kong)80 HKD, paid once
- JOOX VIP quarterly subscription (Hong Kong)168 HKD a year
- JOOX VIP annual subscription (Hong Kong)588 HKD a year
In their own words
Amazon Music
Amazon Music streams music and podcasts, with free listening that does not require a credit card. Prime members get ad-free music and top podcasts, and can shuffle-play artists, albums, or playlists. Amazon Music Unlimited adds on-demand access to 100 million songs and thousands of programmed playlists and stations. Its catalog includes lossless HD and Ultra HD tracks, plus spatial audio including Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio. Unlimited subscribers can download songs or playlists for offline listening, but those downloads are accessible only in the Amazon Music app; Prime downloads are limited to All-Access Playlists. Alexa voice controls let listeners request music on compatible Alexa-enabled devices, and app casting works to Alexa-enabled devices except Fire TVs. Apps and web access are listed for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Unlimited Individual costs $11.99 a month, or $99 a year for Prime members; Family costs $19.99 a month, or $159 a year for Prime members. Free and other paid options are also listed.