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Head-to-head · Music Streaming Software

Deezer vs Melon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Deezer #1 in Music Streaming Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Deezer
Melon #15 in Music Streaming Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Melon

Deezer leads on 2 checks, Melon on 0, and 3 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 scoreDeezer · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Deezer
  • Free trialonly Deezer
  • Most featuresDeezer · 4 of 4

Deezer scores higher on our rubric for music streaming software: 9.3 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #15.

On maximum audio quality, Melon gives you Hi-res where Deezer offers Lossless. Deezer offers family plan; Melon doesn't. Deezer offers student plan; Melon doesn't.

Deezer is the better fit for broad, high-quality streaming across devices. Melon is the better fit for lossless streaming with downloads and charts.

  • Deezer fits best

    Broad, high-quality streaming across devices

  • Melon fits best

    Lossless streaming with downloads and charts

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Side by side

Feature Deezer 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Melon 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 7.8
Ranking #1 in Music Streaming Software #15 in Music Streaming Software
Best for Broad, high-quality streaming across devices Lossless streaming with downloads and charts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Deezer 4/4 · Melon 2/4
Offline listening ✓ ✓
Lossless audio ✓ ✓
Family plan ✓ (best) —
Student plan ✓ (best) —
Specs
Maximum audio quality Lossless Hi-res
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • Over 120 million songs with personalized mixes and playlists
  • Lossless FLAC HiFi playback and offline listening for paid plans
  • Works across five platforms and a wide range of connected devices
  • FLAC lossless listening and downloads on selected plans
  • Offline playback on an authenticated mobile device
  • Charts, recommendations, playlists, and synchronized playback
Cons
  • The free tier includes advertising
  • Offline listening requires a paid subscription
  • Pricing and plan availability vary by region
  • No family or student plan is listed
  • Offline playback is limited to an authenticated mobile device
  • Content availability depends on rights-holder agreements
Our verdict

Deezer is a music and podcast streaming service for listeners who want a large catalog, personalized discovery, and access across web, desktop, and mobile apps. Its catalog includes over 120 million songs, alongside podcasts, lyrics with…

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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…

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  1. DeezerMusic Streaming Software 9.3Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. MelonMusic Streaming Software 7.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Deezer — where it wins

    • Over 120 million songs with personalized mixes and playlists
    • Lossless FLAC HiFi playback and offline listening for paid plans
    • Works across five platforms and a wide range of connected devices

    Where it doesn't

    • The free tier includes advertising
    • Offline listening requires a paid subscription
    • Pricing and plan availability vary by region

  • 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
  • Deezer9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible streaming service for listeners who value catalog depth, discovery, and sound quality.

    Visit DeezerFull verdict →
  • Melon7.8/10 · Paid

    A strong fit for Korean music listeners who want lossless audio and offline access.

    Visit MelonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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