Is Tidal Worth It in 2026? Honest Review vs Deezer and Spotify

Tidal ($10.99/month) is a music streaming service known for high-fidelity audio (FLAC lossless and MQA) and a royalty model that pays artists more than competitors. Its library is comparable to Spotify and Deezer (100M+ tracks). For audio quality purists with DACs or high-end headphones, Tidal's lossless audio is worth the premium. For casual listeners, Spotify's $10.99/month plan on better speakers sounds identical. And Deezer HiFi at $14.99 offers lossless audio without Tidal's UI limitations.