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Tidal vs Pandora: catalog facts
Tidal	Pandora
Paid Requires a paid subscription.	Freemium Free with ads; a subscription removes ads and adds on-demand playback.
Web	Web
Lossless FLAC streaming in stereo Dolby Atmos on supported tracks and devices	Free ad-supported tier Music and podcasts in one service
MQA support ended in July 2024 Dolby Atmos depends on track and device support	Web player does not load with ad blockers enabled On-demand, ad-free listening needs a subscription
Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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