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High Tide vs Tidal: catalog facts
High Tide	Tidal
Free Free and open source; a TIDAL subscription is needed to stream.	Paid Requires a paid subscription.
Linux	Web
Native Libadwaita interface on Linux Available on Flathub	Lossless FLAC streaming in stereo Dolby Atmos on supported tracks and devices
Unofficial and dependent on TIDAL's service Requires a TIDAL subscription	MQA support ended in July 2024 Dolby Atmos depends on track and device support
Downloadable app	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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