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NetEase Cloud MusicApple Music
Freemium

Free to use, with paid membership options for some content and features.

 Paid

Paid subscription with a free first month, and longer trials with new Apple devices.

Windows, macOS, Web Windows, macOS, iOS
  • Large catalogue with charts, playlists and podcasts
  • Recommendations and social sharing features
  • Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio included
  • Always ad-free with offline listening
  • Interface is in Chinese
  • Higher-quality playback pushes users to the desktop client
  • Subscription required after the trial
  • Best integrated with Apple devices
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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