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Which background music option fits your venue?
Three common ways venues play music, compared on the points that matter in a business. We describe categories, not named companies — always check the current terms of any provider.
| What matters | Meridian | Consumer streaming apps | Own-catalogue business services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meant for business use | Yes — a service for venues | Personal plans are usually limited to personal, non-commercial use by their terms | Yes — built for businesses |
| Who chooses the music | Human curators, by channel and time of day | You build and maintain playlists | Varies; often a single in-house catalogue |
| Collecting-society licence | Depends on your venue and channel; playback reporting is in development and is not currently available | A public-performance licence is still needed | Some catalogues sit outside collecting-society repertoire — check what any certificate covers in your country |
| If the internet drops | Offline playback is available in the native iOS and Android apps and on Barix devices. Browser playback needs internet; managed Barix configuration is confirmed in your offer. | Not designed for business playback | Varies by provider |
| Hardware option | Dedicated Barix player, managed for you | No | Varies by provider |
| Ads between tracks | No ads | Free tiers usually include ads | Usually no ads |
| Languages and support | Website in 25 languages; support from real people | Consumer support | Varies by provider |
| Pricing | Published prices: from €9.99 + VAT per device per month; dedicated hardware €40 + VAT per device per month | Personal subscription | Often a per-zone monthly plan |