JioSaavn vs Madsonic
JioSaavn
jiosaavn.comMadsonic
madsonic.orgSide by side
| Figure | JioSaavn | Madsonic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Spec score · Music streaming services | 8.6 (#12) | 8.5 (#16) |
| Spec score · Music Streaming Software | 8.3 (#23) | 8.4 (#21) |
| Spec score · Free music streaming services | 8.3 (#16) | 8.4 (#14) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The app listing names Alexa, Chromecast, Google Home, Android Auto, AirPlay, and Sonos as compatible services or devices. | The maker lists Last.fm, Echonest, Musicbrainz, IMDb, Sonos, Chromecast, and LDAP integrations or support. |
| Security | Google Play reports that data is encrypted in transit and that users can request data deletion. | The maker says users log in with username and password, receive different privileges, and that LDAP/Active Directory authentication and HTTPS/SSL are supported. |
| Support | The app listing gives [email protected] as its support email. | The maker lists a support forum and gives contact hours as Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 19:00 PM. |
| Supported platforms | web,iOS,Android | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
Plans
JioSaavn
- JioSaavn (free)Free
- JioSaavn ProPrice not published
- JioSaavn ProPrice not published
Madsonic
- Madsonic FreeFree
- Madsonic PremiumPrice not published
- FREEFree
- Professional€195 a year
- Professional Go€215 a month
- Enterprise€295 a year
- Enterprise Go€325 a month
- Lifetime€14,800, paid once
- CommercialPriced on request
In their own words
JioSaavn
JioSaavn is a music and audio service offering music, podcasts, playlists and JioTunes. It describes its catalog as containing 8+ crore tracks across 16 languages, with a personalized listening experience. Listeners can follow lyrics in real time and see trivia; podcasts and audio shows span multiple genres and languages. Jio users can listen to music and set JioTunes through the MyJio app. The service supports web, iOS, Android and Windows, offers offline listening, and lists high as its maximum audio quality. Its app listing names Alexa, Chromecast, Google Home, Android Auto, AirPlay and Sonos as compatible services or devices. The free plan includes ads and in-app purchases, and a 30-day trial is listed. English content is currently available in India, while Indian-language content is available worldwide in territories where JioSaavn operates. User information is processed, transferred and stored on servers in India.
Madsonic
Madsonic is a web-based media library and streamer with jukebox functionality. It streams music, movies, and photos, and supports MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC, and other audio or video formats with on-the-fly conversion and bitrate resampling. The maker says it can manage collections of 100,000 or more music files without limitations. Users can access it through its website or compatible Madsonic/Subsonic REST API clients; the free API supports XML, JSON, and JSONP. Listed integrations and support include Last.fm, Echonest, Musicbrainz, IMDb, Sonos, Chromecast, and LDAP. Playback works with Chromecast, Sonos, and compatible DLNA/UPnP devices, with a local jukebox mode also available. Madsonic supports playlist sharing, user privileges, LDAP/Active Directory authentication, and HTTPS/SSL. The free edition includes podcasts, artist and genre radio, AutoDJ, history, and advanced player controls. Premium adds a personal madsonic.org server address, device support, LDAP authentication, and advanced service integrations. A 30-day premium trial is offered; the maker lists a support forum and weekday contact hours.