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Freemium

Streaming service; pricing details depend on region and are not listed in the research.

 Freemium

Free with ads. Music Premium, available in select countries, is a paid subscription that…

macOS, Web Web, Android, iOS
  • Personal recommendations and mixes
  • Covers both music and podcasts
  • Includes live performances, covers and remixes from YouTube that other services lack
  • Switches between a song’s audio and its music video
  • Not available in every region
  • Closed service tied to a Yandex account
  • The free tier has ads and does not play in the background
  • Downloads need a Music Premium subscription
Downloadable app, 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 October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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