Head-to-head · Music Streaming Software
Anghami vs Melon
Anghami leads on 2 checks, Melon on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAnghami · 8.4/10
- Free planonly Anghami
- Most featuresAnghami · 3 of 4
Anghami scores higher on our rubric for music streaming software: 8.4 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #15.
On maximum audio quality, Melon gives you Hi-res where Anghami offers High. Melon offers lossless audio; Anghami doesn't. Anghami offers family plan; Melon doesn't. Anghami offers student plan; Melon doesn't.
Anghami is the better fit for affordable full-featured regional streaming. Melon is the better fit for lossless streaming with downloads and charts.
- Anghami fits best
Affordable full-featured regional streaming
- Melon fits best
Lossless streaming with downloads and charts
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Side by side
| Feature | Anghami 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Melon 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #9 in Music Streaming Software | #15 in Music Streaming Software |
| Best for | Affordable full-featured regional streaming | Lossless streaming with downloads and charts |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Anghami 3/4 · Melon 2/4 | ||
| Offline listening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lossless audio | — | ✓ (best) |
| Family plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Student plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum audio quality | High | Hi-res |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | Anghami is a freemium music-streaming service for listeners who want Arabic and international music, podcasts, playlists, radio, and music discovery. It combines free listening with paid Anghami Plus subscriptions, along with family and… Read the review → |
Melon is a paid music streaming service operated by Kakao Entertainment. It combines on-demand listening with music videos, curated playlists, charts, personalized recommendations, and selected downloadable content. The service supports… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Anghami — where it wins
- Free listening with music, radio, playlists, lyrics, and discovery
- Plus adds ad-free playback, offline downloads, and unlimited skips
- Supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Pricing varies by country and payment method
- Lossless audio is not offered
- Smart-TV support is available only in selected cases
Melon — where it wins
- FLAC lossless listening and downloads on selected plans
- Offline playback on an authenticated mobile device
- Charts, recommendations, playlists, and synchronized playback
Where it doesn't
- No family or student plan is listed
- Offline playback is limited to an authenticated mobile device
- Content availability depends on rights-holder agreements
- Anghami8.4/10 · Free plan
Affordable streaming with Arabic and international music, offline listening, and family and student plans.
Visit AnghamiFull verdict → - Melon7.8/10 · Paid
A strong fit for Korean music listeners who want lossless audio and offline access.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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