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Tidal vs Spotify: catalog facts
Tidal	Spotify
Paid Requires a paid subscription.	Freemium Lossless streaming requires a Premium subscription.
Web	Web
Lossless FLAC streaming in stereo Dolby Atmos on supported tracks and devices	Web player that runs in a browser Lossless audio for Premium subscribers
MQA support ended in July 2024 Dolby Atmos depends on track and device support	Lossless audio limited to Premium and supported apps and devices Proprietary service with no local ownership of music
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 23, 2026

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