Compare software

NetEase Cloud Music vs Ximalaya: catalog facts
NetEase Cloud MusicXimalaya
Freemium

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

Freemium

Free listening with a paid membership for member-only albums and a seven-day free trial.

Windows, macOS, Web macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Large catalogue with charts, playlists and podcasts
  • Recommendations and social sharing features
  • Very large catalogue of Chinese-language audio
  • Covers audiobooks, podcasts, children's content and crosstalk
  • Interface is in Chinese
  • Higher-quality playback pushes users to the desktop client
  • Interface and content are almost entirely in Chinese
  • Much content sits behind the paid membership
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app, 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 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.