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Deezer vs Mixcloud

Deezer logo

Deezer

Software

All the music you love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mixcloud logo

Mixcloud

Software

The home of audio culture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deezer pricing and currency are region-locked - the vendor page serves localized pricing rather than a single global figure; Mixcloud the free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads
  • They diverge on capability: Deezer covers Music streaming, Mixcloud covers DJ mixes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deezer and Mixcloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Deezer and Mixcloud differ
AttributeDeezerMixcloud
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2007).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deezer

  • Music streaming
  • Radio
  • HiFi audio
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Family controls
  • Private sessions
  • Desktop support

Only in Mixcloud

  • DJ mixes
  • Radio shows
  • Streaming
  • Artist tools
  • Social media
  • Payment systems
  • Creator controls
  • Account security

Both cover

  • Podcasts
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deezer

  • Ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloadsnot Mixcloud
  • Multi-user household streaming via the Family plannot Mixcloud
  • Two-person households via the Duo plannot Mixcloud
  • Higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on Premiumnot Mixcloud

Mixcloud

  • Hosting DJ mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royaltiesnot Deezer
  • Live streaming DJ sets without copyright takedownsnot Deezer
  • Earning from listeners through tips and subscriptionsnot Deezer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deezer

  • Pricing and currency are region-locked - the vendor page serves localized pricing rather than a single global figure
  • Free tier excludes ad-free listening, offline downloads, and high-fidelity/lossless audio
  • Multiple similarly named tiers (Premium, Duo, Family) differentiated mainly by account count

Mixcloud

  • The free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads
  • Unlimited uploads, private uploads, scheduling uploads, disabling comments and hiding play counts all require Pro
  • Live streaming video and audio requires Pro; the Basic tier cannot live stream
  • Monetization through Tips and Subscriptions is Pro only
  • Listener insights, tagging hosts and embedding a show player on your own site are Pro only
  • Basic audio uploads are capped at 64kbps AAC+, with 160kbps Opus HQ audio reserved for Pro
  • Free listening includes ads and offline listening requires the separate Premium for listeners subscription
  • The brand and radio station commercial packages start at $3,000 per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Deezer

Free
  • Premium$23.99/month
  • Duo$29.99/month
  • Family$35.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts

Mixcloud

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Listening
    • Ad-supported
  • Plus$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Offline listening

Which should you pick?

Choose Deezer if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want radio.
Deezer review

Choose Mixcloud if

  • You need dj mixes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want radio shows.
Mixcloud review

Questions people ask

Is Deezer or Mixcloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Deezer starts at Free and Mixcloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deezer or Mixcloud?
Deezer starts at Free and Mixcloud at Free.
Does Deezer or Mixcloud run on more platforms?
Deezer runs on Web, iOS, Android. Mixcloud runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Deezer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Deezer best used for?
Deezer is most often used for ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads, multi-user household streaming via the family plan, two-person households via the duo plan, higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on premium. Of those, ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads and multi-user household streaming via the family plan are not what Mixcloud is typically brought in for.
What can Deezer do that Mixcloud cannot?
Deezer covers Music streaming, Radio, HiFi audio, Smart speakers. Mixcloud covers DJ mixes, Radio shows, Streaming, Artist tools. Both handle Podcasts, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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