Qobuz

A French hi-res music streaming service and download store aimed at audiophiles.

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Qobuz

Qobuz is a streaming service and music store from France aimed at listeners who care about sound quality. Every subscription streams in lossless and hi-res FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz across a catalogue of over 100 million tracks, and it is known for detailed editorial content, digital booklets and strong coverage of jazz and classical music. Unlike most rivals it also runs a download store, so you can buy albums in CD or hi-res quality and keep them, with the Sublime plan giving discounts on purchases. It integrates with many hi-fi streamers, Roon and Sonos, and has added Qobuz Connect for controlling playback on compatible devices. There is no free tier, only a trial, and plans come in Solo, Duo and Family versions. The catalogue of pop and hip-hop is slightly patchier than Spotify's, discovery features are less advanced and there are no podcasts. It runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and the web.

Best for: Audiophiles who want hi-res streaming and the option to buy albums to keep.

What works

Hi-res FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz on every plan
Download store with discounts on Sublime
Rich editorial content and digital booklets

Why people leave

No free tier
Weaker recommendations and discovery than Spotify
No podcasts

Top Qobuz alternatives

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1
Apple Music
Hi-res lossless included at a similar price, with Dolby Atmos.
62.6
2
Bandcamp
Buy music directly from artists, often in lossless formats.
59.6
3
IDAGIO
Specialist classical service with better search for works and recordings.
57.2
4
TIDAL
Comparable hi-res quality with more hip-hop and pop editorial focus.
56.0
5
Roon
Player that pairs with Qobuz for richer metadata and multi-room playback.
47.8

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Qobuz: common questions

Is Qobuz free?

No, Qobuz is a paid product. Starting price: From $10.83/month (US, annual) (checked on Qobuz's own site).

Is Qobuz open source?

No, Qobuz is not open source.

What platforms does Qobuz run on?

Qobuz is available for Web, iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Qobuz?

The highest-ranked Qobuz alternatives right now are Apple Music, Bandcamp and IDAGIO. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Qobuz facts

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Starting price: From $10.83/month (US, annual); Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab); “From $10.83/month Streaming plans Download store Magazine Qobuz Club Our ecosystem Stream Better.”
Audio quality: FLAC 24-bit up to 192kHz; Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab); “Lossless, FLAC 24-Bit up to 192 kHz”
Catalogue: Over 100 million tracks; Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab); “Over 100 million tracks”
Purchase discounts: Up to 60% (Sublime); Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab); “Discounts on Hi-Res purchases of up to 60%”
Download store: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026qobuz.com(opens source in a new tab); “Discover our plans Download Buy your favourite albums in lossless CD or Hi-Res quality and enjoy them forever.”