Hi-fi music streaming with lossless, hi-res and Dolby Atmos audio
TIDAL is a music streaming service focused on sound quality, streaming in lossless and hi-res FLAC as well as Dolby Atmos. It offers curated playlists, music videos and detailed artist credits, and integrates with many hi-fi systems and network streamers. TIDAL no longer has a free tier: a single paid plan includes every audio quality level, and new users can start with a free trial.
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- alternatives
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Lossless and hi-res FLAC streaming included in a single plan
- Detailed artist credits and curated playlists for music fans
- Works with many hi-fi systems and network streamers
Cons
- No free tier, only a trial before the paid plan
- Music discovery features are less developed than on Spotify
- No official desktop app for Linux
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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