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Freemium

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

 Freemium

Lossless streaming requires a Premium subscription.

Web Web
  • Large catalog including remixes, demos and DJ sets
  • Anyone can upload and publish their own audio
  • Web player that runs in a browser
  • Lossless audio for Premium subscribers
  • Some features require a paid Go+ or Artist Pro subscription
  • Closed, centralised platform
  • Lossless audio limited to Premium and supported apps and devices
  • Proprietary service with no local ownership of music
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 September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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