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Tidal vs SoundCloud: catalog facts
TidalSoundCloud
Paid

Requires a paid subscription.

Freemium

Free to listen, with paid Go+ subscriptions for listeners and Artist Pro plans for…

Web Web
  • Lossless FLAC streaming in stereo
  • Dolby Atmos on supported tracks and devices
  • Large catalog including remixes, demos and DJ sets
  • Anyone can upload and publish their own audio
  • MQA support ended in July 2024
  • Dolby Atmos depends on track and device support
  • Some features require a paid Go+ or Artist Pro subscription
  • Closed, centralised platform
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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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