iTunes vs apple music

is iTunes match still a viable way to access my music library on my iMac across my other devices without subscribing to apple music?

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Posted on Mar 25, 2023 7:47 AM

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Mar 25, 2023 9:38 AM in response to Ultrapilot

Hi,

Yes. iTunes Match is still viable if you don't want Apple Music. By the way, Apple Music includes the features of iTunes Match . If you decide to subscribe to Apple Music in the future , the transition would be seamless as both use the iCloud music library.

Jim

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