TIDAL alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave TIDAL: no permanent free tier in most countries, and weaker recommendations than Spotify. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TIDAL, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Qobuz currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best TIDAL alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SpotifyBetter discovery, podcasts and a free tier.
Best TIDAL alternative for Mac
Apple MusicLossless and hi-res included, with a larger ecosystem of devices.
Best TIDAL alternative for Windows
DeezerLossless FLAC with a free ad-supported tier for casual listening.
Best TIDAL alternative for working in the browser
QobuzSimilar hi-res quality plus a store for buying albums.
TIDAL alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to TIDAL?
Qobuz ranks first right now. Similar hi-res quality plus a store for buying albums. Apple Music and Spotify follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to TIDAL?
Yes. Spotify (free plan + paid), Deezer (free plan + paid) and Amazon Music (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to TIDAL?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from TIDAL?
The complaints we hear most: no permanent free tier in most countries; weaker recommendations than Spotify; no podcasts or audiobooks.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces TIDAL, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.