TIDAL vs Anghami

TIDAL9.2Visit AAnghami8.4Visit

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

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A Anghami #9 in Music Streaming Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Anghami

• TIDAL fits best

  Hi-res listeners and DJ workflows

• Anghami fits best

  Affordable full-featured regional streaming

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Side by side

Feature	TIDAL 9.2/10 Visit ↗	AAnghami 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Music Streaming Software	#9 in Music Streaming Software
Best for	Hi-res listeners and DJ workflows	Affordable full-featured regional streaming
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features TIDAL 4/4 · Anghami 3/4
Offline listening	✓	✓
Lossless audio	✓ (best)	—
Family plan	✓	✓
Student plan	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum audio quality	Hi-res	High
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Apple Watch, Chromecast, CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	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	Free listening with music, radio, playlists, lyrics, and discovery Plus adds ad-free playback, offline downloads, and unlimited skips Supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons	No free plan DJ access requires compatible DJ software Some DJ features are limited to select partners	Pricing varies by country and payment method Lossless audio is not offered Smart-TV support is available only in selected cases
Our verdict	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 →	Anghami is a freemium music-streaming service for listeners who want Arabic and international music, podcasts, playlists, radio, and music discovery. It combines free listening with paid Anghami Plus subscriptions, along with family and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Anghami — where it wins

  • Free listening with music, radio, playlists, lyrics, and discovery
  • Plus adds ad-free playback, offline downloads, and unlimited skips
  • Supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing varies by country and payment method
  • Lossless audio is not offered
  • Smart-TV support is available only in selected cases

• TIDAL9.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

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• AAnghami8.4/10 · Free plan

  Affordable streaming with Arabic and international music, offline listening, and family and student plans.

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