Main reasons why people move from TIDAL to Spotify
Tune My Music community survey
TIDAL Vs. Spotify
Based on 33 reviews from the Tune My Music community members who've used both services
9 key factors
Compare What Matters Most
Community members share what they thought of TIDAL and Spotify in 9 key factors which the community care about the most
Sound Quality
Which platform delivers better sound quality
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotifyUser Interface (UI)
Which platform has a better app experience across mobile and desktop
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotifyCurated Playlists
Which platform has human-made playlists that feel fresh thoughtful and match your taste
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotifyRecommendation Quality
Which platform has a better algorithm which surface music you actually like, not just what's popular?
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotifyMusic Library Management
Which platform has a better interface for keeping your music collection organized
TIE
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotifySocial & Sharing Experience
Which platform gives a better social experience? (Sharing songs see what friends play collaborative playlists)
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotifyArtist Ethics & Values
Which platform pays artists more fairly and whose leadership/politics align better with yours
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotifyCatalog Completeness for Your Taste
Which platform has the niche artists regional music remixes or live versions you care about
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotifyYear-End Recap
Which platform gives better wrapped-style features that turn listening into something shareable and emotional
Winner
Way Better
Better
Same
Better
Way Better
TIDALSpotify
What Makes People Move
Here are the top 5 reasons for why people say they switched from one platform to the other
Main reasons why people move from Spotify to TIDAL
Winner
TIDAL wins 3 key factors. Spotify wins 5
Based on 33 reviews from the Tune My Music community members who've used both services
Key Factors
3 Wins
5 Wins
Community Pick
Winner
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If you care about Sound Quality, Recommendation Quality, Artist Ethics & Values, You'll still want to check TIDAL out
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Individual plan
Ranked vs. All music platforms
$10.99/mo
$12.99/mo
Family plan
$16.99/mo (up to 6)
$21.99/mo (up to 6)
Free tier
No
Yes (with ads)
Max audio quality
HiRes FLAC, 24-bit/192kHz, Dolby Atmos
Lossless, 24-bit/44.1kHz
Catalog size
110M+ tracks
100M+ tracks
Lossless audio
Yes
Yes
CarPlay / Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Music videos
Minimal
Limited
Individual plan Ranked vs. All music platforms | $10.99/mo | $12.99/mo |
|---|---|---|
Family plan | $16.99/mo (up to 6) | $21.99/mo (up to 6) |
Free tier | No | Yes (with ads) |
Max audio quality | HiRes FLAC, 24-bit/192kHz, Dolby Atmos | Lossless, 24-bit/44.1kHz |
Catalog size | 110M+ tracks | 100M+ tracks |
Lossless audio | Yes | Yes |
CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Music videos | Minimal | Limited |
