TIDAL

A hi-fi music streaming service offering lossless and hi-res FLAC, owned by Block.

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About TIDAL

TIDAL is a streaming service built around sound quality. It offers a catalogue comparable to Spotify's, with lossless CD-quality and hi-res FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz plus Dolby Atmos, and it has a reputation for curated editorial content, music videos and attention to credits, showing producers and songwriters on tracks. Launched in Norway as WiMP and relaunched under the TIDAL name, it was bought by Jay-Z in 2015 and later by Jack Dorsey's Block. In 2024 it simplified its plans so that hi-res is included in the standard Individual subscription, with Family and Student options, and it dropped the expensive HiFi Plus tier. It integrates with many hi-fi streamers and amplifiers through TIDAL Connect. There is a free trial but no permanent free tier in most countries. Its recommendations and social features are thinner than Spotify's, and podcasts are absent. It runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, the web and many home audio devices.

Best for: Listeners with good headphones or hi-fi gear who want hi-res streaming.

What works

Hi-res FLAC included in the standard plan
TIDAL Connect works with many hi-fi devices
Detailed credits for producers and songwriters

Why people leave

No permanent free tier in most countries
Weaker recommendations than Spotify
No podcasts or audiobooks

Top TIDAL alternatives

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1
Qobuz
Similar hi-res quality plus a store for buying albums.
66.5
2
Apple Music
Lossless and hi-res included, with a larger ecosystem of devices.
62.6
3
Spotify
Better discovery, podcasts and a free tier.
59.6
4
Deezer
Lossless FLAC with a free ad-supported tier for casual listening.
57.2
5
Amazon Music
Ultra HD lossless included with Unlimited.
55.3

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TIDAL: common questions

Is TIDAL free?

No, TIDAL is a paid product.

Is TIDAL open source?

No, TIDAL is not open source.

What platforms does TIDAL run on?

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

What are the best alternatives to TIDAL?

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

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