
Amazon Music
8.9#1 in music streaming servicesFrom $5.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Amazon Music | Madsonic |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | Amazon Music developer materials reference a Program Materials License Agreement and Amazon Developer Services Agreement rather than an open-source license. | Madsonic is open-source software licensed under GPL. |
| Security | Amazon states that personal data is protected in transit with encryption protocols and that AWS security capabilities underpin its services. | The maker says users log in with username and password, receive different privileges, and that LDAP/Active Directory authentication and HTTPS/SSL are supported. |
Amazon Music suits listeners who want free music and podcasts, Prime members looking for ad-free listening, and Unlimited subscribers seeking on-demand access, downloads, or higher-quality audio. Alexa users can also make spoken music requests on compatible devices.
Madsonic suits people who want to organize and stream a personal media collection across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. It also fits users seeking jukebox playback, media sharing, or support for devices such as Sonos, Chromecast, and DLNA/UPnP players.