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