Deezer vs TIDAL

Deezer9.3Visit TIDAL9.2Visit

Higher score Deezer #1 in Music Streaming Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Deezer

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TIDAL #2 in Music Streaming Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TIDAL

• Deezer fits best

  Broad, high-quality streaming across devices

• TIDAL fits best

  Hi-res listeners and DJ workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Deezer 9.3/10 Visit ↗	TIDAL 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Music Streaming Software	#2 in Music Streaming Software
Best for	Broad, high-quality streaming across devices	Hi-res listeners and DJ workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	11 integrations	16 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Deezer 4/4 · TIDAL 4/4
Offline listening	✓	✓
Lossless audio	✓	✓
Family plan	✓	✓
Student plan	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum audio quality	Lossless	Hi-res
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Apple Watch, Chromecast, CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa
Our review
Pros	Over 120 million songs with personalized mixes and playlists Lossless FLAC HiFi playback and offline listening for paid plans Works across five platforms and a wide range of connected devices	HiRes FLAC playback up to 24-bit, 192 kHz Offline listening, Dolby Atmos, and ad-free playback Deep integrations across devices, cars, and DJ software
Cons	The free tier includes advertising Offline listening requires a paid subscription Pricing and plan availability vary by region	No free plan DJ access requires compatible DJ software Some DJ features are limited to select partners
Our verdict	Deezer is a music and podcast streaming service for listeners who want a large catalog, personalized discovery, and access across web, desktop, and mobile apps. Its catalog includes over 120 million songs, alongside podcasts, lyrics with… Read the review →	TIDAL is a paid music-streaming service for listeners who prioritize lossless and high-resolution audio. Its catalog combines lossless FLAC, HiRes FLAC up to 24-bit, 192 kHz, Dolby Atmos content, ad-free playback, offline listening,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Deezer — where it wins

  • Over 120 million songs with personalized mixes and playlists
  • Lossless FLAC HiFi playback and offline listening for paid plans
  • Works across five platforms and a wide range of connected devices

  Where it doesn't

  • The free tier includes advertising
  • Offline listening requires a paid subscription
  • Pricing and plan availability vary by region

• TIDAL — where it wins

  • HiRes FLAC playback up to 24-bit, 192 kHz
  • Offline listening, Dolby Atmos, and ad-free playback
  • Deep integrations across devices, cars, and DJ software

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • DJ access requires compatible DJ software
  • Some DJ features are limited to select partners

• Deezer9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible streaming service for listeners who value catalog depth, discovery, and sound quality.

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• TIDAL9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A strong fit for hi-res listeners and DJs who do not need a free tier.

  Visit TIDALFull verdict →