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QQ Music vs Soda Music: catalog facts
QQ Music	Soda Music
Freemium Free listening is available, with paid VIP memberships for extra features.	Free Free to download; the research does not describe paid tiers.
Linux, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Large licensed catalog with strong Chinese-language music coverage Lossless audio and music videos	Large streaming catalogue Syncs music saved on Douyin
Interface primarily in Chinese Many features require a paid VIP membership	Chinese-language interface and service Streaming service rather than a player for local files
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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