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BandcampSoundCloud
Free

Free to browse and stream; music and merchandise are bought from artists.

 Freemium

Free to listen, with paid Go+ subscriptions for listeners and Artist Pro plans for…

Android, Web Web
  • Purchases go directly to artists and labels
  • Editorial discovery through Bandcamp Daily and Radio
  • Large catalog including remixes, demos and DJ sets
  • Anyone can upload and publish their own audio
  • Built around buying music rather than an all-you-can-stream subscription
  • Catalog skews toward independent artists
  • Some features require a paid Go+ or Artist Pro subscription
  • Closed, centralised platform
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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