Amazon Music vs Melon
Amazon Music
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| Figure | Amazon Music | Melon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 |
| Spec score · Music streaming services | 9.4 (#1) | 8.0 (#35) |
| Spec score · Music Streaming Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.7 (#48) |
| 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 |
| 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. | Melon says bank connections use established financial infrastructure, including Plaid and supported payment providers. |
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
Melon
- 스트리밍 플러스 정기결제Price not published
- 스트리밍 플러스 티켓 30일Price not published
- Hi-Fi스트리밍클럽 정기결제Price not published
- 스트리밍클럽 정기결제Price not published
- 스트리밍 티켓 30일Price not published
- 모바일 스트리밍클럽 정기결제Price not published
- MP3 10 플러스 정기결제Price not published
- MP3 10 플러스 티켓 30일Price not published
- MP3 30 플러스 정기결제Price not published
- Custom scalePriced on request
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.