Music Streaming · pricing · Updated September 2026
TIDAL pricing (2026)
TIDAL starts at $6.99/mo (Student) as checked on 2026-09-26, read from TIDAL's own pricing page; 3 plans. Best for Audiophiles wanting HiRes FLAC at competitive price. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $6.99/mo (Student)
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Audiophiles wanting HiRes FLAC at competitive price; Professional and hobbyist DJs; Music fans who care about fair artist compensation; Listeners who want Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio alongside hi-res FLAC
As of · every figure below links to its source
TIDAL plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $11.99 | — | Flat monthly | 1 account with full hi-res and lossless streaming: lossless FLAC, HiRes FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz, Dolby Atmos, and Sony 360 Reality Audio. | support.tidal.com |
| Family | $19.99 | — | Flat monthly | Plan manager plus up to 5 other family members (6 accounts total), all with full hi-res and lossless streaming. | support.tidal.com |
| Student | $6.99 | — | Flat monthly | 1 account for verified college students (and certain high-schoolers aged 16+) at roughly 50% off Individual; same hi-res/lossless catalog. | support.tidal.com |
Last verified 2026-09-26. Official tidal.com pricing pages and the TIDAL Support subscription article returned 403/503/empty to an automated read, so US 2026 prices were taken from the TIDAL Support article as summarized in search results (last updated Jan 9, 2026) and corroborated via Tom's Guide / FreeYourMusic 2026 reviews. Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page — Individual: $10.99 -> $11.99 (third-party figure); Family: $16.99 -> $19.99 (third-party figure); Student: $5.49 -> $6.99 (third-party figure). Cross-checked against freeyourmusic.com. This note predates a correction to the plans above, from 2026-09-27; the table holds the corrected figures.See the corrections.
Plans no longer listed
Plans we recorded earlier that the page they were read from no longer lists. None of these is a current price, and a plan missing from a pricing page may still be sold to existing customers or through sales.
| Plan | Last recorded | Named successor | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Extension (add-on)Not listed on support.tidal.com as of 2026-09-27; last seen 2026-06-13. The page lists: "TIDAL SUBSCRIPTION TYPES: Tidal Individual: $11.99 USD/month Tidal Family: $19.99 USD/month (includes up to 6 family members) Tidal Student: $6.99 USD/month (available to eligible students) Tidal DJ Individual: $19.99 USD/month Tidal DJ Student: $14.49 USD/month (available to eligible students)" | was $9/mo — Not listed on support.tidal.com as of 2026-09-27; last seen 2026-06-13 | — | support.tidal.com |
Price changes
Price on record
$6.99/moTracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Corrections to this record
Changes we made to our own record of TIDAL, newest first: a figure read again on the vendor's page, a plan it no longer lists, a note. None of them is a price change by TIDAL. Every correction on the site is in the corrections log.
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DJ Extension (add-on) (not listed on support.tidal.com as of 2026-09-27; last seen 2026-06-13). Not listed on support.tidal.com as of 2026-09-27; last seen 2026-06-13. The page lists: "TIDAL SUBSCRIPTION TYPES: Tidal Individual: $11.99 USD/month Tidal Family: $19.99 USD/month (includes up to 6 family members) Tidal Student: $6.99 USD/month (available to eligible students) Tidal DJ Individual: $19.99 USD/month Tidal DJ Student: $14.49 USD/month (available to eligible students)"
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The integrations list named the DJ Extension add-on, which TIDAL's subscription page no longer lists (it sells TIDAL DJ Individual and DJ Student plans instead). The add-on's name is removed; the DJ software integration line is kept as it was sourced.
Capabilities
Integrations: Integration with professional DJ software (Serato DJ, Virtual DJ, djay Pro, Rekordbox, Traktor), Sonos, Amazon Echo / Alexa, iOS / Android apps, macOS / Windows desktop apps, Web browser, Select smart TVs, Select connected car systems.
Key features: 110M+ track catalog; HiRes FLAC streaming up to 24-bit/192 kHz (up to 9,216 kbps); Lossless CD-quality FLAC (16-bit/44.1 kHz) on all paid plans; Dolby Atmos Music on compatible tracks and hardware; Sony 360 Reality Audio on compatible tracks and hardware; Integrated music video library — official videos and live performances; Artist-centric payment model — royalties weighted toward artists you actually listen to; Exclusive early releases and curated editorial playlists; Offline mobile downloads.
Plan limits: No free tier — free plan discontinued April 2024; Individual plan: 1 account only; Offline downloads on mobile only.
Frequently asked questions
How much does TIDAL cost?
TIDAL starts at $6.99/mo (Student); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-09-26.
What are cheaper alternatives to TIDAL?
Cheaper music streaming than TIDAL (entry $6.99/mo) include Pandora at $4.99/mo, Amazon Music Unlimited at $5.99/mo, Deezer at $5.99/mo. Verified 2026-09-26.
Does TIDAL support HIPAA?
TIDAL's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does TIDAL have a free plan?
No — TIDAL publishes no free tier; it offers a 30-day free trial.
TIDAL vs alternatives
Cheaper music streaming alternatives
- Amazon Music Unlimited from $5.99/mo
- Deezer from $5.99/mo
- Pandora from $4.99/mo
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