TIDAL AlternativesTop Music Streaming Services & Audio Players like TIDAL

TIDAL is described as 'Tidal is the world’s first music service with High Fidelity sound quality, High Definition music videos and Curated Editorial by music journalists, artists and experts, making for a simply superior experience' and is a popular Music Streaming service in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to TIDAL for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best TIDAL alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like TIDAL are Last.fm, Deezer, Funkwhale and nuclear.

Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
TIDAL alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Spotify icon
     2789 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    261 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android Wear
     
    |
    6
    9
    Comments about Spotify as an Alternative to TIDAL
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    5

    Spotify is a good replacement for Tidal if: 1) You aren't going to miss Tidal's Hi-Fi Music quality (which you could only stand to hear the difference using high end audio equipment); 2) Want better discovery and playlist sharing options; 3) Want to have a Linux-native client, rather than having to rely on a web browser if you use Linux.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    3

    High resolution audio, Hi-Fi, masters, FLAC, CD quality, do I have to explain more?

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    playmobilmeister
    Positive
    0

    Tidal pays the most on the market to the artists according to several sources. Spotify is one of the worst, despite being slightly superior in almost every aspect.

    Show more comments
    3 of 6 comments
    TIDAL Icon
    Spotify icon
    • Some users think Spotify is a great TIDAL alternative, some don't.

    • Spotify is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to TIDAL.

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to TIDAL.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryTIDAL is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Last.fm icon
     1686 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Last.fm is a music community website that offers personalized internet radio, using a recommendation system called "Audioscrobbler" to build a detailed profile of users based on their music tastes and interests.

    188 Last.fm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
     
    • Last.fm is the most popular iPhone alternative to TIDAL.

    • Last.fm is Freemium and ProprietaryTIDAL is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Deezer icon
     462 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Experience music with Deezer streaming over 90 million tracks across various devices, from Web to mobile platforms. High-quality sound with lossless audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations enhance your experience. Includes top labels and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming.

    180 Deezer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
    • Deezer is the most popular iPad alternative to TIDAL.

    • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietaryTIDAL is Paid and Proprietary
    • Deezer is LightweightTIDAL is not according to our users
  4. Funkwhale icon
     169 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Decentralized, self-hosted music streaming service allowing music upload, sharing, discovery across Android, iOS, desktop with unlimited durations. Browse by artist, album, genre. Open source, developed by Funkwhale Collective. Compatible with apps like DSub for community-driven experiences.

    83 Funkwhale alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
     
    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to TIDAL.

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Open Source alternative to TIDAL.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceTIDAL is Paid and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTIDAL is not according to our users
  5. nuclear icon
     102 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Free, open-source music player streaming from YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and other platforms, with lyrics, downloads, radio mode, ad-skipping, Last.fm scrobbling, bookmarking, Discogs data search, multi-language support, Dark Mode, and Mastodon integration.

    73 nuclear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Window Manager
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
     
  6. YouTube Music icon
     186 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Experience music streaming with official releases from top artists. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy offline, ad-free listening. Available on Android, iOS, and desktop with Chromecast support and trending music updates.

    160 YouTube Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
     
  7. Pandora icon
     664 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Pandora offers a free, ad-supported internet radio, analyzing over 400 song attributes through the Music Genome Project. Customize your listening with Pandora One for $4.99/month, featuring high-quality streaming, unlimited skips, no ads, and enhanced user interaction across desktop applications.

    190 Pandora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
     
  8. Navidrome icon
     48 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Navidrome is an open source web-based music collection server and streamer. It gives you freedom to listen to your music collection from any browser or mobile device.

    63 Navidrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
     
  9. Apple Music icon
     161 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Stream over 90 million songs with personalized recommendations and a 24/7 global radio. Enjoy offline listening, exclusive content, and seamless Apple device integration. Connect with artists for updates and interaction. Access all features in over 100 countries.

    134 Apple Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
     
    • Apple Music is the most popular commercial alternative to TIDAL.

    • Apple Music is Paid and ProprietaryTIDAL is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. TuneIn Radio icon
     196 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Explore a world of audio with over 100,000 global stations including AM/FM radio, live sports, breaking news, and diverse podcasts. Enjoy seamless streaming on multiple devices, from mobiles to smart home systems, and access personalized recommendations, all with high-quality audio.

    210 TuneIn Radio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Apple Car Play
     
  11. InnerTune icon
     35 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Android music app with material design for streaming from YouTube Music, downloading tracks for offline playback, playlist creation, lyrics access, exploring by mood and genres, search and listen history, multi-language support, backup, restore, and no ads.

    71 InnerTune alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  12. Libre.fm icon
     144 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Libre.fm is a project to help you keep track of what music you like and share that, with your friends, discover new music, and meet new people who share your taste in music.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
12 of 104 TIDAL alternatives