No. 48of 62 ·Music Streaming Software

TIDAL

Name: TIDAL
Price: 11.99 USD

Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone· paid plans from $11.99/mo

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Two barsScore 5.3

Free tierNo free tier
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

TIDAL is ranked #48 of 62 in music streaming software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $11.99/mo.

TIDAL plans and pricing

All plans

Individual $11.99/mo $11.99 / month + applicable taxes Made for 1 person · Millions of tracks in lossless, HiRes FLAC, and Dolby Atmos · Ad-free, offline listening · Personalized mixes and editorial playlists tidal.com · 2 Oct 2026

Individual 1 person tidal.com · 21 Sept 2026

Student Eligible college and U.S. high school students aged 16 or older tidal.com · 21 Sept 2026

Family $19.99/mo $19.99 / month + applicable taxes For up to 6 members · Lossless, HiRes FLAC, and Dolby Atmos · Ad-free, offline listening · Clean playlists and curated content for kids · Individual account for each member tidal.com · 2 Oct 2026

Family Up to 6 members tidal.com · 21 Sept 2026

Compared on music streaming software

Free plan: No
Offline listening: Yes
Maximum audio quality: hi-res
Lossless audio: Yes
Family plan: Yes
Student plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Apple Watch, Chromecast, CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa

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The record

Product: TIDAL describes itself as an artist-first, fan-centered music streaming platform with over 180 million songs in HiFi sound quality.
Audio quality: Max quality can provide HiRes FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz, High provides FLAC up to 16-bit/44.1 kHz, and Low provides up to 320 kbps.
Listening: Paid plans include ad-free, offline listening, and the Individual plan includes personalized mixes and editorial playlists.
Dolby Atmos: TIDAL plans list Dolby Atmos among supported music formats.
Devices: TIDAL offers a web player, desktop apps for macOS 14+ and Windows 10+, and apps for Android and iOS.
HiRes support: HiRes FLAC is supported through TIDAL desktop and web applications and on iOS and Android devices.
TIDAL Connect: TIDAL Connect streams FLAC and Dolby Atmos to supported devices, allows switching devices within the app, and keeps playback going during calls.
Device integrations: The supported-device directory lists integrations including Sonos, Bluesound, Roon, Naim, Denon, and Chromecast.
DJ integrations: TIDAL lists DJ integrations including rekordbox, Serato, djay Pro, VirtualDJ, Denon DJ, and DJUCED.
DJ use: The DJ page says subscribers can access and mix TIDAL music through DJ integration partners, with stem separation available through compatible hardware and software.
Playlist transfer: TIDAL says users can import playlists from other services.
Privacy: TIDAL's privacy notice says it processes personal data for accounts, streaming services, its clients and websites, and states that it follows applicable data protection laws and regulations.
Support: TIDAL directs customers to its support pages for answers and customer assistance.
Notable limit: The Family plan is for up to six members, each with an individual account.
Price from: $11.99/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Music Streaming Software in 2026#48 of 62

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tidal.com/about· checked 2 Oct 2026
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