Qobuz vs Yandex Music

Qobuz9.1Visit Yandex Music8.8Visit

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

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Yandex Music #5 in Music Streaming Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Yandex Music

• Qobuz fits best

  Audiophiles seeking hi-res streaming

• Yandex Music fits best

  AI-assisted streaming with smart-speaker playback

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Side by side

Feature	Qobuz 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Yandex Music 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Music Streaming Software	#5 in Music Streaming Software
Best for	Audiophiles seeking hi-res streaming	AI-assisted streaming with smart-speaker playback
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$4.99/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
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	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Qobuz 4/4 · Yandex Music 3/4
Offline listening	✓	✓
Lossless audio	✓	✓
Family plan	✓	✓
Student plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum audio quality	Hi-res	Lossless
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
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	Personalized My Wave recommendations and an AI music companion Offline downloads with lossless and other high-quality audio formats Works on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
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	Free listening is limited to the web version Pricing and availability vary by region Some paid plans add video catalogs rather than music features
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 →	Yandex Music is a music and podcast streaming service for listeners who want personalized discovery, offline playback, and access across web, desktop, and mobile applications. Its core experience combines a music catalog with podcasts,… 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

• Yandex Music — where it wins

  • Personalized My Wave recommendations and an AI music companion
  • Offline downloads with lossless and other high-quality audio formats
  • Works on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Free listening is limited to the web version
  • Pricing and availability vary by region
  • Some paid plans add video catalogs rather than music features

• Qobuz9.1/10 · Paid

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

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• Yandex Music8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible streaming service with AI recommendations, offline playback, and smart-speaker support.

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