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Pear Desktop vs Tidal Hi-Fi: catalog facts
Pear Desktop	Tidal Hi-Fi
Free Free and open source.	Free The client is free; streaming requires a Tidal account.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Plugin system that adds features such as ad blocking Standalone desktop window for YouTube Music	Hi-fi Tidal playback via Widevine Runs Tidal as its own desktop app
Unofficial client that depends on the YouTube Music website Electron app, heavier than a native player	Unofficial client built on the Tidal website Electron app with the memory use that brings
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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