TIDAL vs Yandex Music

TIDAL9.2Visit Yandex Music8.8Visit

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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Yandex Music #5 in Music Streaming Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Yandex Music

• TIDAL fits best

  Hi-res listeners and DJ workflows

• Yandex Music fits best

  AI-assisted streaming with smart-speaker playback

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Side by side

Feature	TIDAL 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Yandex Music 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Music Streaming Software	#5 in Music Streaming Software
Best for	Hi-res listeners and DJ workflows	AI-assisted streaming with smart-speaker playback
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
Features TIDAL 4/4 · Yandex Music 3/4
Offline listening	✓	✓
Lossless audio	✓	✓
Family plan	✓	✓
Student plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum audio quality	Hi-res	Lossless
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Apple Watch, Chromecast, CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa	web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
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	Personalized My Wave recommendations and an AI music companion Offline downloads with lossless and other high-quality audio formats Works on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons	No free plan DJ access requires compatible DJ software Some DJ features are limited to select partners	Free listening is limited to the web version Pricing and availability vary by region Some paid plans add video catalogs rather than music features
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 →	Yandex Music is a music and podcast streaming service for listeners who want personalized discovery, offline playback, and access across web, desktop, and mobile applications. Its core experience combines a music catalog with podcasts,… 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

• Yandex Music — where it wins

  • Personalized My Wave recommendations and an AI music companion
  • Offline downloads with lossless and other high-quality audio formats
  • Works on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Free listening is limited to the web version
  • Pricing and availability vary by region
  • Some paid plans add video catalogs rather than music features

• 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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• Yandex Music8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible streaming service with AI recommendations, offline playback, and smart-speaker support.

  Visit Yandex MusicFull verdict →