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Tonearm vs Tidal Hi-Fi: catalog facts
Tonearm	Tidal Hi-Fi
Free The app is free and open source; full playback needs a TIDAL subscription.	Free The client is free; streaming requires a Tidal account.
Linux	Linux
Native GTK4 and Adwaita interface Streams up to 24-bit 48kHz	Hi-fi Tidal playback via Widevine Runs Tidal as its own desktop app
Unofficial client, not supported by TIDAL Not yet feature complete	Unofficial client built on the Tidal website Electron app with the memory use that brings
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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