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Qobuz
by Qobuz
What Qobuz is
Qobuz is a music service with apps for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web. Its catalog contains over 100 million songs and tracks, with streaming in Lossless FLAC 24-bit up to 192 kHz. Offline listening is available. Purchased albums can be downloaded to chosen hardware and kept for listening forever, and a subscription is not required for those downloads. Studio plans include Solo, Duo, Family, and Student options. Studio Student costs $4.99 a month for one account; Studio Solo costs $12.99 a month, Duo costs $17.99 a month for two accounts, and Family costs $21.90 a month for six people in one household. These Studio prices are billed as an annual single payment except Student, which is monthly. The Studio offer includes one month free, requires a valid payment method, and can be cancelled during the trial. Qobuz also publishes articles, videos, reviews, and interviews, with recommendations selected by music experts. Sublime offers discounts of up to 60% on Hi-Res purchases.
Who it suits
Qobuz suits listeners seeking high-resolution, lossless streaming across major desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Its family, duo, student, offline, and permanent-download options cover different listening arrangements.
What it does well
- Over 100 million songs and tracks
- Lossless FLAC up to 192 kHz
- Offline listening available
- Permanent album downloads
- Family plans support six accounts
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Studio trial requires a payment method
- Studio prices mostly use annual billing
- Permanent downloads require purchasing albums
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Solo | for an annual single payment subscription · 1 account | $12.99 a month |
| Studio Duo | for an annual single payment subscription · 2 accounts | $17.99 a month |
| Studio Family | for an annual single payment subscription · 6 accounts · Same household | $21.90 a month |
| Studio Student | for a monthly subscription without commitment · 1 account | $4.99 a month |
| Sublime Solo | for an annual single payment subscription · 1 account | $14.99 a year |
| Sublime Duo | for an annual single payment subscription · 2 accounts | $22.49 a year |
| Sublime Family | for an annual single payment subscription · 6 accounts · Same household | $29.16 a year |
| Qobuz UK annual subscription | single payment | On request |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as qobuz.com lists them, read 27 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
Qobuz combines a large catalog, high-resolution lossless playback, offline listening, and album purchases that do not require a subscription. It has no free plan, but offers several paid account structures and a one-month Studio trial.
Facts from Qobuz's own pages
- Qobuz apps
- Qobuz provides an application for listening to music. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Artist compensation
- Qobuz publishes its average pay per stream and promotes fairer artist compensation. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Maximum audio quality
- hi-res · qobuz.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Catalog size
- Over 100 million songs and tracks are available. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Company identity
- Qobuz is operated by XANDRIE SA in Pantin, France. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Duo sharing
- Duo plans support two accounts for people in the same household. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Editorial content
- Qobuz provides original editorial content, including articles, videos, reviews, and interviews. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Family plan
- Yes · qobuz.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Family sharing
- Family plans support six accounts for people in the same household. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2007 · qobuz.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · qobuz.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Free tier limits
- No free plan or free-tier limits are stated; only a free trial is described. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Free trial
- The Studio offer includes one month free. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Pantin, France · qobuz.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Human curation
- Music recommendations and editorial selections are produced by music experts. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Lossless audio
- Yes · qobuz.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Permanent downloads
- Purchased albums can be downloaded and listened to forever on chosen hardware. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Offline listening
- Yes · qobuz.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Qobuz can be used on mobile, computer, and tablet. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 4.99 · qobuz.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Streaming quality
- Streaming is available in Lossless FLAC 24-Bit up to 192 kHz. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Student plan
- Yes · qobuz.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Sublime discount
- Sublime offers discounts of up to 60% on Hi-Res purchases. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Download subscription
- A subscription is not required to download music. · qobuz.com, 27 Sept 2026
Where Qobuz stands on Freedom251
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- Music streaming services with a student plan#13 of 14
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- Lossless music streaming services#16 of 16
- Music streaming services with a family plan#11 of 11