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Tonearm vs Tidal: catalog facts
Tonearm	Tidal
Free The app is free and open source; full playback needs a TIDAL subscription.	Paid Requires a paid subscription.
Linux	Web
Native GTK4 and Adwaita interface Streams up to 24-bit 48kHz	Lossless FLAC streaming in stereo Dolby Atmos on supported tracks and devices
Unofficial client, not supported by TIDAL Not yet feature complete	MQA support ended in July 2024 Dolby Atmos depends on track and device support
Downloadable app	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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