Best Music Streaming · pricing · Updated June 2026
Qobuz pricing (2026)
Qobuz starts at $12.99/mo (Studio Solo), across 3 plans. Best for Audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts wanting the highest available streaming resolution. Every figure links to Qobuz's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $12.99/mo (Studio Solo) · 17% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts wanting the highest available streaming resolution; Roon users wanting integrated hi-res streaming; Listeners who also want to permanently purchase hi-res downloads; Users with dedicated DAC / network player setups (Bluesound, Lumin, Naim, Cambridge Audio); Music fans who value editorial context and liner notes alongside listening
Qobuz plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Solo | $12.99 | −17% | flat | 1 account, 100M+ tracks in Studio quality (lossless FLAC 24-bit up to 192kHz) plus editorial content. $12.99/mo no-commitment; annual single payment works out to $10.83/mo (17% off). | qobuz.com |
| Studio Duo | $17.99 | −17% | flat | 1 subscription with 2 accounts, full Hi-Res Studio quality. $17.99/mo no-commitment; annual single payment $179.88/yr works out to $14.99/mo (~17% off). | qobuz.com |
| Studio Family | $21.9 | −18% | flat | Up to 6 accounts for people in the same household, full Hi-Res Studio quality. $21.90/mo no-commitment; annual single payment works out to $17.99/mo (18% off). | qobuz.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/music/streaming/offers/studio and .../offers/duo (official Qobuz US Studio offer pages, accessed 2026-06-13). monthlyUsd records the no-commitment monthly-billed rate; annualDiscountPct is the publisher-stated discount when paying the annual single-payment rate.
Capabilities
Integrations: Roon (Roon Ready certified — high-quality library management and playback), Sonos, Bluesound network players, Lumin network streamers, Cambridge Audio network players, Naim audio, Volumio, Qobuz Connect (Chromecast-style casting to compatible devices), iOS / Android apps, macOS / Windows desktop apps, Web browser.
Key features: 100M+ track catalog; Lossless FLAC streaming up to 24-bit/192 kHz (Studio quality) on all paid plans; No lossy compression option — minimum CD-quality lossless for all subscribers; Original editorial content — liner notes, artist interviews, genre guides; Qobuz Magazine — in-app music journalism and reviews; Hi-res download store — purchase and permanently own 24-bit files separately; Qobuz Connect — stream to compatible hi-fi hardware without a computer; Offline mobile downloads (paid plans); Student plan available at ~$5/month (monthly only, not available on all Qobuz pages).
Plan limits: No free tier — subscription required after 1-month trial; Studio Solo: 1 account only; Studio Duo: 2 accounts (must be on same billing); Studio Family: up to 6 accounts, same household required; No offline downloads on desktop — mobile offline only; Hi-res download store is a separate purchase (not included in streaming subscription).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Qobuz cost?
Qobuz starts at $12.99/mo (Studio Solo); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Is Qobuz cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Qobuz publishes a 18% discount for paying annually (on the Studio Family plan). Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to Qobuz?
Cheaper music streaming than Qobuz (entry $12.99/mo) include TIDAL at $5.49/mo, Apple Music at $5.99/mo, Amazon Music Unlimited at $5.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does Qobuz support HIPAA?
Qobuz HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Qobuz have a free plan?
Qobuz free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
Qobuz vs alternatives
Cheaper music streaming alternatives
- YouTube Music from $11.99/mo
- Spotify from $6.99/mo
- Apple Music from $5.99/mo
- Amazon Music Unlimited from $5.99/mo
- Deezer from $5.99/mo
- TIDAL from $5.49/mo