Melodial vs MoodBy
MoodBy charges per zone, so a café with a dining area and a terrace pays for two. Melodial Basic is $6.99 per month for one zone, with AI voice ads, scheduling and offline playback included, already less than MoodBy. Need a second zone? Melodial Plus is $13.99 per zone.
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Pricing: one location, two areas
Both charge per zone. One area is $6.99/month on Melodial Basic. Want a second area playing different music? That needs Melodial Plus, at $13.99 per zone ($27.98 for two), still less than MoodBy's rate.
| Provider | 1 area | 2 areas | AI voice ads | Offline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melodial | $6.99 (Basic) | $27.98 (Plus) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| MoodBy | $28 per zone | $56 per month | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
Based on MoodBy's published $28/month per-zone rate. Melodial includes AI voice ads, scheduling, offline playback and a ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR Certificate of Compliance at every tier.
Cheaper than MoodBy, with more included
MoodBy's per-zone model means costs multiply with every area you add, and so does Melodial's once you need a second zone. The difference is the rate, and what comes with it.
Melodial Basic is $6.99 per zone per month, already less than MoodBy's $28, and includes AI voice ads, scheduling and offline playback that MoodBy does not offer. Need a second zone? Melodial Plus is $13.99 per zone, still cheaper than MoodBy.
Annual cost for a two-zone venue: Melodial Plus is about $279.98/year across two zones ($139.99 each). MoodBy is about $672/year at $28 per zone. For a single zone, Melodial Basic alone is just $69.99/year, already less than one zone of MoodBy.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Melodial | MoodBy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-zone pricing | ✓ $6.99/zone (Basic), $13.99/zone for 2+ (Plus) | ✓ $28/zone |
| Music and licence included | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI voice announcements | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| Offline playback | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| Certificate of Compliance | ✓ Instant download | Varies |
| Cancel anytime | ✓ | ✓ |
Cheaper than MoodBy, with more included
Fully licensed background music with AI voice ads, scheduling and offline playback, from $6.99/month for one zone. Need more than one? Melodial Plus is $13.99 per zone, still less than MoodBy. Try it free for 14 days.
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