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Deezer vs Tidal

Deezer logo

Deezer

Music

All the music you love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tidal logo

Tidal

Music

High fidelity music streaming

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Deezer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Deezer premium pricing displayed in AED currency only despite international availability; Tidal tIDAL has no permanently free listening tier; after a 30-day trial a paid subscription is required
  • They diverge on capability: Deezer covers Music streaming, Tidal covers HiFi streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deezer and Tidal actually diverge.

Attributes where Deezer and Tidal differ
AttributeDeezerTidal
Starting priceFree$10.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20072014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Music).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deezer

  • Music streaming
  • Podcasts
  • Radio
  • HiFi audio
  • Car systems
  • Family controls
  • Private sessions

Only in Tidal

  • HiFi streaming
  • Master quality
  • Music videos
  • Exclusive content
  • High-end audio systems
  • Download protection
  • Account security

Both cover

  • Smart speakers
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Desktop support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deezer

  • Ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloadsnot Tidal
  • Multi-user household streaming via the Family plannot Tidal
  • Two-person households via the Duo plannot Tidal
  • Higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on Premiumnot Tidal

Tidal

  • Streaming music in HiRes lossless up to 24-bit 192 kHz and Dolby Atmosnot Deezer
  • Offline listening to a personal librarynot Deezer
  • Casting lossless audio to supported hi-fi hardware over TIDAL Connectnot Deezer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deezer

  • Premium pricing displayed in AED currency only despite international availability
  • Free tier does not support offline listening and includes advertising
  • Family plan limited to 6 accounts maximum

Tidal

  • TIDAL has no permanently free listening tier; after a 30-day trial a paid subscription is required
  • The subscription renews automatically on a monthly basis
  • Lossless quality on external hardware needs TIDAL Connect and a supported device
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Deezer

Free
  • Premium$23.99/month
    • 1 account
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • Duo$29.99/month
    • 2 accounts
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • Family$35.99/month
    • 6 accounts
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • FreeFree
    • 1 account
    • Ad-supported
    • Over 120 million tracks

Tidal

$10.99/month
  • HiFi$10.99/month
    • Lossless audio
    • Downloads
  • HiFi Plus$19.99/month
    • Master quality
    • Direct artist payouts

Which should you pick?

Choose Deezer if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want podcasts.
Deezer review

Choose Tidal if

  • You need hifi streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want master quality.
Tidal review

Questions people ask

Is Deezer or Tidal better?
Neither clearly leads. Deezer starts at Free and Tidal at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deezer or Tidal?
Deezer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Deezer and $10.99/month for Tidal.
Does Deezer or Tidal run on more platforms?
Deezer runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tidal runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Deezer for free?
Yes. Deezer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tidal starts at $10.99/month.
What is Deezer best used for?
Deezer is most often used for ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads, multi-user household streaming via the family plan, two-person households via the duo plan, higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on premium. Of those, ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads and multi-user household streaming via the family plan are not what Tidal is typically brought in for.
What can Deezer do that Tidal cannot?
Deezer covers Music streaming, Podcasts, Radio, HiFi audio. Tidal covers HiFi streaming, Master quality, Music videos, Exclusive content. Both handle Smart speakers, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deezer: How many accounts are included in each Deezer subscription plan?

The Free plan includes 1 account. Premium plan includes 1 account. Duo plan includes 2 accounts. Family plan includes 6 accounts maximum.

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Deezer: What is the monthly cost of Deezer Premium if paid annually?

When paid annually, Premium costs AED 17.92 per month (AED 214.99 per year), representing a 25% discount compared to the monthly rate of AED 23.99.

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Deezer: Can I access offline listening on the free Deezer plan?

No. The free plan offers ad-supported streaming with over 120 million tracks but does not include offline listening capability. Offline access is available only on the Premium, Duo, and Family subscription tiers.

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