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Head-to-head · Business Music Software

Melodial vs Audiimax

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Melodial #3 in Business Music Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Melodial
Audiimax #5 in Business Music Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Audiimax

Melodial leads on 0 checks, Audiimax on 0, and 5 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 scoreMelodial · 8.8/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresMelodial · 4 of 4

Melodial scores higher on our rubric for business music software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Melodial is the better fit for budget-conscious venues needing zones and offline play. Audiimax is the better fit for venues wanting licensed music and a large catalog.

  • Melodial fits best

    Budget-conscious venues needing zones and offline play

  • Audiimax fits best

    Venues wanting licensed music and a large catalog

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Side by side

Feature Melodial 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Audiimax 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #3 in Business Music Software #5 in Business Music Software
Best for Budget-conscious venues needing zones and offline play Venues wanting licensed music and a large catalog
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $69.99/site/yr £14.99/site/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Melodial 4/4 · Audiimax 2/4
Offline playback ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Music scheduling ✓ ✓
Multi-zone management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Announcement support ✓ ✓
Specs
Playback platforms Web player; Android app; iOS app; Sonos speakers via Sonos app iOS, Android, desktop
Music catalog size Not checked yet 30000 tracks
Our review
Pros
  • Basic starts at $6.99 per site monthly with a licence certificate
  • Plus adds multi-location and zone controls with daypart scheduling
  • Mobile app supports offline downloads; Sonos playback is integrated
  • Commercial music licensing is included in the subscription.
  • Schedule playlists by day-part and control multiple locations centrally.
  • More than 30,000 songs, with AI voice messages and announcements.
Cons
  • Basic supports only one location and one stream
  • Plus is priced per stream, so multiple zones can raise costs
  • No general free plan; the 14-day trial is time-limited
  • No free plan; the 14-day trial requires a payment method at sign-up.
  • Enterprise pricing is quote-based.
  • Apps are listed for iOS, Android and desktop, limiting the stated platform options.
Our verdict

Melodial is a commercial music streaming service for cafés, restaurants, retail stores, gyms, salons, clinics, offices and chains. It pairs business-use music with a downloadable Music Licence Certificate and playlists designed for…

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Audiimax provides licensed music for cafés, restaurants, hotels, retailers, gyms, salons, venues and chains. Its subscription includes commercial music licensing, alongside curated playlists from independent artists and a catalog of more…

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  1. MelodialBusiness Music Software 8.814-day trial
  2. AudiimaxBusiness Music Software 8.414-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Melodial — where it wins

    • Basic starts at $6.99 per site monthly with a licence certificate
    • Plus adds multi-location and zone controls with daypart scheduling
    • Mobile app supports offline downloads; Sonos playback is integrated

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic supports only one location and one stream
    • Plus is priced per stream, so multiple zones can raise costs
    • No general free plan; the 14-day trial is time-limited

  • Audiimax — where it wins

    • Commercial music licensing is included in the subscription.
    • Schedule playlists by day-part and control multiple locations centrally.
    • More than 30,000 songs, with AI voice messages and announcements.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the 14-day trial requires a payment method at sign-up.
    • Enterprise pricing is quote-based.
    • Apps are listed for iOS, Android and desktop, limiting the stated platform options.
  • Melodial8.8/10 · 14-day trial

    A low-cost music service for venues that need licensed tracks, offline play, or multiple zones.

    Visit MelodialFull verdict →
  • Audiimax8.4/10 · 14-day trial

    Licensed playlists, venue scheduling and announcements from £14.99 per location monthly.

    Visit AudiimaxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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