FLO vs Melon comparison

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FLO and Melon compared side by side in Music streaming.

CurrencyUSD KRW EUR

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

FLO official site

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

Melon official site

At a glance

Item	FLOVisit site	MelonVisit site
Starting price	≈€5.84+ (₩8,690)External source	≈€5.84+ (₩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)
Good for	SKT users People who want to save money People who like recommendations and fan activity features	Fans who follow K-pop charts and new releases People who get Kakao or SKT bundle benefits
Type	Music streaming	Music streaming
Company	Dreamus Company, South Korea	Kakao Entertainment, South Korea
Plans	Mobile Unlimited Listening ₩7,590 Unlimited Listening ₩8,690 Unlimited Listening + offline playback ₩11,990 (incl. VAT, outside sources)	Mobile Streaming Club ₩7,590 Streaming Club ₩8,690 Streaming Plus (offline) ₩11,990 Hi-Fi Streaming Club (FLAC) ₩13,200 MP3 10 Plus ₩15,950 (incl. VAT, outside sources)
Pros	₩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	No. 1 influence on K-pop charts FLAC high-quality pass available Many bundle products such as SKT T Universe and Wavve
Cons	Unclear whether lossless sound is supported, as sources differ Reviews say some minor-genre tracks and lyrics are missing Frequent changes, such as a change of the operator's major shareholder	The FLAC pass (₩13,200) and the offline pass (₩11,990) are separate, so no single pass does both No family plan No free tier with ads (in preparation)

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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.

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