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Spotify vs TIDAL
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Spotify is freemium; TIDAL is paid.
- Only Spotify is available on Linux.
| Feature | Spotify | TIDAL |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Music and podcasts for everyone | High-fidelity music streaming that pays artists more |
| License | Freemium | Paid |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 3 | 1 |
| Page views | 808 | 742 |
About Spotify
Spotify is the biggest music and podcast streaming service, with 100+ million tracks, strong recommendations and apps on every device. Free with ads, or Premium for offline listening and full quality.
About TIDAL
TIDAL is the music streaming service for sound quality — lossless and hi-res FLAC across a 100-million-track catalog — with artist-friendly payouts. A favorite of audiophiles with good gear.