Is Apple Music or SoundCloud free?

SoundCloud can be used for free (free plan, paid from $5 a month). Apple Music is paid.

Do I need to install Apple Music or SoundCloud?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start. Both 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.

Stream songs, albums and playlists in the browser.

Hear new tracks from independent artists first.

Apple Music

SoundCloud

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

Upload your own music or follow artists before they get big. Mixes, demos and remixes you won't find elsewhere.

Apps that do a similar job, closest matches first.

YouTube Music
Songs, albums and music videos from YouTube.
Music & AudioNewFreemium
Open
Bandcamp
Buy music and merch straight from the artists.
Music & AudioNewFree
Open
TIDAL
Music streaming with a higher-quality tier.
Music & AudioNewPaid
Open
Suno
Make a full song, vocals included, from a short prompt.
Music & AudioNewFreemium
Open
Udio
Describe a song and get a finished track with vocals.
Music & AudioNewFreemium
Open
Spotify
Stream music and podcasts in the web player.
Music & AudioNewFreemium
Open