Is Bandcamp or Apple Music free?

Bandcamp can be used for free (free). Apple Music is paid.

Do I need to install Bandcamp or Apple Music?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start. Apple Music can also be installed to a home screen or dock if you like.

Price, ratings and what each one does, side by side. Every fact here comes from their listings on Linkstore.

Buy music and merch straight from the artists.

Stream songs, albums and playlists in the browser.

Bandcamp

Apple Music

Stream full albums, then pay the artist directly. A fair share of each sale goes to the people who made it.

Apple Music on the web plays the full catalog and your library with a subscription.

Apps that do a similar job, closest matches first.

SoundCloud
Hear new tracks from independent artists first.
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YouTube Music
Songs, albums and music videos from YouTube.
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Suno
Make a full song, vocals included, from a short prompt.
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TIDAL
Music streaming with a higher-quality tier.
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Udio
Describe a song and get a finished track with vocals.
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Spotify
Stream music and podcasts in the web player.
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