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TIDAL alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Spotify logoSpotifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 559.6
2Deezer logoDeezerFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +25 of 557.2
3Amazon Music logoAmazon MusicFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +22 of 255.3
  1. Spotify logo

    1. SpotifyTop pick

    Best for: Most listeners who want a huge catalogue, great recommendations and apps on every device

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TIDAL

    Better discovery, podcasts and a free tier.

    Pros

    • Excellent personalised playlists and recommendations
    • Free tier with ads
    • Works on nearly every device via Spotify Connect
    • Podcasts and audiobooks in the same app

    Cons

    • Low per-stream payouts to artists
    • Lossless tops out at CD-level 24-bit/44.1kHz
    • Home screen pushes podcasts and audiobooks
    Visit Spotify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Spotify a good TIDAL alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Users
    788 million, 306 million subscribers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Markets
    184
    Checked Oct 25, 2026newsroom.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, with ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lossless
    Up to 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plans
    Individual, Duo, Family, Student
    Checked Oct 25, 2026spotify.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Deezer logo

    2. Deezer

    Best for: Listeners who want a free tier and lossless audio, especially in Europe and Latin America

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from TIDAL

    Lossless FLAC with a free ad-supported tier for casual listening.

    Pros

    • Free ad-supported tier
    • Lossless FLAC on paid plans
    • Flow mix and built-in playlist transfer
    • Labels AI-generated music

    Cons

    • Smaller podcast selection than Spotify
    • Fewer integrations with connected devices
    • Less popular in North America, so fewer social features with friends
    Visit Deezer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Deezer a good TIDAL alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Catalogue
    Over 120 million songs
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deezer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, with ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deezer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month of Premium
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deezer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Playlist transfer
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deezer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI music detector
    Free playlist scan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deezer.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Amazon Music logo

    3. Amazon Music

    Best for: Amazon Prime members and Alexa users who want music bundled with services they already use

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from TIDAL

    Ultra HD lossless included with Unlimited.

    Pros

    • Free tier and some access included with Prime
    • HD and Ultra HD lossless on Unlimited at no extra cost
    • Excellent Alexa and Echo integration

    Cons

    • Confusing mix of Free, Prime and Unlimited tiers
    • Prime tier is largely shuffle-only
    • Recommendations lag behind Spotify
    Visit Amazon Music Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Amazon Music a good TIDAL alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 2 verified
    Free tier
    Yes, no credit card required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026music.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Prime benefit
    Amazon Music Prime included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best TIDAL alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Qobuz logo

Best TIDAL alternative for most people

Qobuz

Similar hi-res quality plus a store for buying albums.

Spotify logo

Best TIDAL alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Spotify

Better discovery, podcasts and a free tier.

Apple Music logo

Best TIDAL alternative for Mac

Apple Music

Lossless and hi-res included, with a larger ecosystem of devices.

Deezer logo

Best TIDAL alternative for Windows

Deezer

Lossless FLAC with a free ad-supported tier for casual listening.

Amazon Music logo

Best TIDAL alternative for iPhone and Android

Amazon Music

Ultra HD lossless included with Unlimited.

Qobuz logo

Best TIDAL alternative for working in the browser

Qobuz

Similar 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.