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Freemium

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

 Freemium

Free listening is available, with paid VIP memberships for extra features.

Windows, macOS, Web Linux, Web
  • Large catalogue with charts, playlists and podcasts
  • Recommendations and social sharing features
  • Large licensed catalog with strong Chinese-language music coverage
  • Lossless audio and music videos
  • Interface is in Chinese
  • Higher-quality playback pushes users to the desktop client
  • Interface primarily in Chinese
  • Many features require a paid VIP membership
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Proprietary
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 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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