Qobuz vs Melon

Qobuz9.1Visit MMelon7.8Visit

Higher score Qobuz #3 in Music Streaming Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Qobuz

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M Melon #15 in Music Streaming Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Melon

• Qobuz fits best

  Audiophiles seeking hi-res streaming

• Melon fits best

  Lossless streaming with downloads and charts

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Side by side

Feature	Qobuz 9.1/10 Visit ↗	MMelon 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.8
Ranking	#3 in Music Streaming Software	#15 in Music Streaming Software
Best for	Audiophiles seeking hi-res streaming	Lossless streaming with downloads and charts
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$4.99/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	11 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Qobuz 4/4 · Melon 2/4
Offline listening	✓	✓
Lossless audio	✓	✓
Family plan	✓ (best)	—
Student plan	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Maximum audio quality	Hi-res	Hi-res
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Lossless FLAC playback with Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz Offline downloads for tracks, albums, and playlists Broad support across mobile, desktop, automotive, and Hi-Fi systems	FLAC lossless listening and downloads on selected plans Offline playback on an authenticated mobile device Charts, recommendations, playlists, and synchronized playback
Cons	No free plan for listeners who want an ad-supported option Hi-Res benefits depend on compatible devices and audio equipment Sublime discounts are limited to annual subscriptions	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	Qobuz is a paid music streaming and download service for listeners who place audio quality ahead of a free listening option. Its Studio subscriptions include unlimited lossless and Hi-Res streaming, offline listening, and access to… 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

• Qobuz — where it wins

  • Lossless FLAC playback with Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz
  • Offline downloads for tracks, albums, and playlists
  • Broad support across mobile, desktop, automotive, and Hi-Fi systems

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for listeners who want an ad-supported option
  • Hi-Res benefits depend on compatible devices and audio equipment
  • Sublime discounts are limited to annual subscriptions

• 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

• Qobuz9.1/10 · Paid

  A strong fit for listeners who prioritize lossless and Hi-Res playback.

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• MMelon7.8/10 · Paid

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

  Visit MelonFull verdict →