FLO vs Melon comparison
The starting price is the same for both. Compare the conditions below.
FLO and Melon compared side by side in Music streaming.
What is different
Lossless audio
FLONeeds checking
MelonSupported
Best quality
FLODiffers by source: up to 320kbps or FLAC 16bit streaming (needs checking)
MelonFLAC 16bit/44.1kHz streaming (Hi-Fi pass), AAC 320kbps
Korean music
FLOStrong. FLO chart based on 24-hour cumulative plays, and fan features such as artist affinity and Top Listener badges
MelonVery strong. The TOP100 and HOT100 charts are used as a benchmark by K-pop fandoms and the industry. Linked with Kakao
Number of tracks
FLONo official figure
MelonMore than 40 million tracks (Kakao official announcement, as of 2018. No latest figure)
Good for
FLOSKT users / People who want to save money / People who like recommendations and fan activity features
MelonFans who follow K-pop charts and new releases / People who get Kakao or SKT bundle benefits
FLO
Music app from Dreamus Company, an SK Telecom affiliate. Strengths are taste-based recommendations, fan features and SK Telecom discounts
What is good
- ₩100 for the first month for new users, up to 30% off for 6 months for SK Telecom customers
- Personal taste recommendations and quick song picks
- Fan features such as affinity and badges
What could be better
- Unclear whether lossless sound is supported, as sources differ
- Reviews say some minor-genre tracks and lyrics are missing
Melon
Kakao Entertainment's leading Korean music app. Biggest influence on K-pop charts
What is good
- No. 1 influence on K-pop charts
- FLAC high-quality pass available
- Many bundle products such as SKT T Universe and Wavve
What could be better
- The FLAC pass (₩13,200) and the offline pass (₩11,990) are separate, so no single pass does both
- No family plan
At a glance
| Item | FLOVisit site | MelonVisit site |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ≈$6.54+ (₩8,690)External source | ≈$6.54+ (₩8,690)External source |
| Free tier | Paid only | Paid only |
| Lossless audio | Needs checking | Supported |
| Best quality | Differs by source: up to 320kbps or FLAC 16bit streaming (needs checking) | FLAC 16bit/44.1kHz streaming (Hi-Fi pass), AAC 320kbps |
| Offline playback | Some plans only | Some plans only |
| Family plan | None | None |
| Family plan details | No family plan (not confirmed officially) | No family plan (not confirmed officially) |
| Korean music | Strong. FLO chart based on 24-hour cumulative plays, and fan features such as artist affinity and Top Listener badges | Very strong. The TOP100 and HOT100 charts are used as a benchmark by K-pop fandoms and the industry. Linked with Kakao |
| Number of tracks | No official figure | More than 40 million tracks (Kakao official announcement, as of 2018. No latest figure) |
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| Type | Music streaming | Music streaming |
| Company | Dreamus Company, South Korea | Kakao Entertainment, South Korea |
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.