# Apple Music vs SoundCloud

> Price, ratings and features of Apple Music and SoundCloud, side by side. Every fact comes from their listings on Linkstore.

- Page: https://www.linkstore.io/compare/music-apple-2019274223-vs-soundcloud-9049164842
- Apple Music: https://www.linkstore.io/apps/music-apple-2019274223.md
- SoundCloud: https://www.linkstore.io/apps/soundcloud-9049164842.md

## At a glance

- Apple Music: paid. SoundCloud: free plan, paid from $5 a month.
- Both can be installed to a home screen or dock.

## Side by side

| | Apple Music | SoundCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Paid | Free plan, paid from $5 a month |
| Rating | Not rated yet | Not rated yet |
| Saved by | No saves yet | No saves yet |
| Category | Music & Audio | Music & Audio |
| Install | To a home screen or dock | To a home screen or dock |
| On Linkstore since | October 2026 | October 2026 |
| Made by | Linkstore Editors | Linkstore Editors |
| Site ownership | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |

## About Apple Music

Stream songs, albums and playlists in the browser.

## About SoundCloud

Hear new tracks from independent artists first.

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- [Apple Music vs Suno](https://www.linkstore.io/compare/music-apple-2019274223-vs-suno-2945187801.md)
- [SoundCloud vs Bandcamp](https://www.linkstore.io/compare/bandcamp-8351748029-vs-soundcloud-9049164842.md)
- [SoundCloud vs Suno](https://www.linkstore.io/compare/soundcloud-9049164842-vs-suno-2945187801.md)
- [SoundCloud vs Udio](https://www.linkstore.io/compare/soundcloud-9049164842-vs-udio-8696949494.md)

## FAQ

### 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.