> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.soundcloud-desktop.fun/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What STAR gives

> The project's paid pass: HQ, full Go+ tracks and its own STAR servers

| | Without STAR | With STAR |
| - | :-: | :-: |
| Catalog, search, likes, playlists, Wave, offline, lyrics, Discord status | <Icon icon="circle-check" iconType="solid" color="#22C55E" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">yes</span> | <Icon icon="circle-check" iconType="solid" color="#22C55E" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">yes</span> |
| [Works in Russia without a VPN](/en/about/vpn) | <Icon icon="circle-check" iconType="solid" color="#22C55E" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">yes</span> | <Icon icon="circle-check" iconType="solid" color="#22C55E" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">yes</span> |
| [Sound quality](/en/use/quality) | **SQ** | **HQ** |
| [Go+ tracks](/en/fix/preview) | 30-second preview | full length |
| Its own fast STAR servers | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" iconType="solid" color="#71717A" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">no</span> | <Icon icon="circle-check" iconType="solid" color="#22C55E" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">yes</span> |
| [Works when the main servers are down](/en/fix/servers-down) | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" iconType="solid" color="#71717A" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">no</span> | <Icon icon="circle-check" iconType="solid" color="#22C55E" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">yes</span> |
| [Turn off the **Peer network**](/en/fix/network-check#peer-network) | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" iconType="solid" color="#71717A" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">no</span> | <Icon icon="circle-check" iconType="solid" color="#22C55E" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">yes</span> |
| STAR badge by your name and profile color | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" iconType="solid" color="#71717A" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">no</span> | <Icon icon="circle-check" iconType="solid" color="#22C55E" size={18} /><span className="sr-only">yes</span> |

<Warning>
  STAR does not fix:

  * [zapret](/en/fix/zapret) and provider blocks
  * [sync delays with SoundCloud](/en/fix/sync)
  * errors on SoundCloud's side
</Warning>

STAR is tied to your SoundCloud account: it works on all your computers and in the [Android app](/en/install/android).

It is not SoundCloud Go+. Your own Go+ is not used in the app.

The price is on the **STAR** page in the app.

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Get STAR" icon="credit-card" href="/en/star/buy" horizontal>
    In the app or with a code
  </Card>

  <Card title="Paid, but it does not work" icon="circle-exclamation" href="/en/star/not-active" horizontal>
    What to check
  </Card>
</Columns>


## Related topics

- [Do I need a VPN?](/en/about/vpn.md)
- [SoundCloud Desktop](/en/index.md)
- [Network check: what the result means](/en/fix/network-check.md)
- [Wave is empty or plays the wrong thing](/en/use/wave.md)
- [A track plays only 30 seconds or is unavailable](/en/fix/preview.md)


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