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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 50 alternatives to TIDAL for a variety of platforms, including Online / Web-based, Android, Windows, iPhone and Mac. The best alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like TIDAL are AIMP, Last.fm, Deezer and Funkwhale.

TIDAL alternatives are mainly Music Streaming Services but may also be Music Discovery Services or Audio Players. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of TIDAL.
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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

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    246 alternatives to Spotify 

    Spotify is a freemium music streaming service providing digital rights management-restricted content from record labels including Sony, EMI, Warner Music Group and Universal.

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    1.  Dark ModeSpotify supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  Personalized RecommendationsSpotify can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
    3.  Works OfflineSpotify can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    4.  Lossless AudioSpotify has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
    5.  IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Spotify using IFTTT.
    6.  Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Spotify.
    7.  Kids ModeSpotify allows you to create and manage your kids' profiles in order to protect them.
    8.  AirPlay SupportSpotify can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
    9.  Collaborative PlaylistsMake any playlist collaborative to let your friends add, remove, and reorder videos and tracks.
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    Spotify vs TIDAL opinions
    Some users think Spotify is a great alternative to TIDAL, some don't.
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    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.

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    It is not so good as Tidal, but is a very good alternative to Tidal.

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

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    audio quality is bad. if you have better than terrible gear you'll tell the difference

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    Like others have said, not a good alternative if you have Hi-Fi equipment

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  2. AIMP icon

    AIMP

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    • PortableApps.com
    282 alternatives to AIMP 

    AIMP is powerful free audio player for Windows OS that supports for local files, NAS, clouds, and podcasts. Additionally, it includes powerful tools to operate with audio files.

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    1.  LightweightAIMP consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of AIMP.
    3.  PortableAIMP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    4.  Dark ModeAIMP supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAIMP can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    6.  Collaborative PlaylistsMake any playlist collaborative to let your friends add, remove, and reorder videos and tracks.
    7.  Batch EditingAIMP allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
    8.  Support for VST PluginsAIMP support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
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    Last.fm

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    200 alternatives to Last.fm 

    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.

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    1.  Personalized RecommendationsLast.fm can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
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  5. Deezer icon

    Deezer

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    176 alternatives to Deezer 

    Deezer is a global music-streaming platform made for multiple of devices. With many contracts with big record labels, deezer allows users to listen to over 90 million songs.

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    1.  Personalized RecommendationsDeezer can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
    2.  Dark ModeDeezer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    3.  Works OfflineDeezer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    4.  LightweightDeezer consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    5.  Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Deezer.
    6.  Collaborative PlaylistsMake any playlist collaborative to let your friends add, remove, and reorder videos and tracks.
    7.  IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Deezer using IFTTT.
    8.  AirPlay SupportDeezer can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
    9.  Lossless AudioDeezer has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
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    Funkwhale

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    • Online
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    • Kodi
    69 alternatives to Funkwhale 

    Funkwhale is a community-driven project that lets you listen and share music and audio within a decentralized, open network. It can be self-hosted and is libre, open source software.

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    1.  DecentralizedFunkwhale is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    2.  Ad-freeFunkwhale doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    3.  Support for ActivityPubFunkwhale support ActivityPub, a open and decentralized social network protocol.
    4.  Multiple Account supportFunkwhale support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
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    YouTube Music

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    144 alternatives to YouTube Music 

    YouTube Music allows you to easily find what you’re looking for and discover new music. Get playlists and recommendations served to you based on your context, tastes, and what’s trending around you.

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    1.  DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
    2.  Personalized RecommendationsYouTube Music can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
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    Pandora

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    188 alternatives to Pandora 

    Pandora Radio is a free (ad-supported) internet radio founded in 2000. Using the Music Genome Project, over 400 attributes of songs are analyzed in order to personalize radio stations from music you like.

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    1.  Personalized RecommendationsPandora can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
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    Apple Music

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    114 alternatives to Apple Music 

    To bring you more music than ever with access to millions of songs. To give you personal recommendations from people who know and love music. To deepen the connection between artists and fans. To reimagine radio with a 24/7, global station.

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    1.  Lossless AudioApple Music has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
    2.  PortableApple Music can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Personalized RecommendationsApple Music can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
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    nuclear

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    51 alternatives to nuclear 

    nuclear is a free music streaming program that pulls content from free sources all over the internet.

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    1.  No Trackingnuclear will not track you or use your personal data.
    2.  Ad-freenuclear doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    3.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in nuclear without registration.
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    Libre.fm

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    123 alternatives to Libre.fm 

    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.

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