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Tidal

🇺🇸US Company

by Block Inc. · Founded 2014

Tidal by Block Inc. is a music streaming service that offers high-fidelity audio quality, curated playlists, and exclusive content. Users can access a vast library of songs, albums, and podcasts across various genres. The platform supports offline listening and allows users to create and share personalized playlists.

EU Alternatives to Tidal

3 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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Qobuz

🇪🇺

by Qobuz

More than 100 million tracks available for high sound quality unlimited streaming. Qobuz is also the worldwide leader in 24-Bit Hi-Res downloads.

EU-hostedGDPR Compliant
subscriptionMigration:

Why switch?

  • Qobuz offers 100 million tracks, surpassing Tidal's catalog size.
  • Qobuz supports 24-Bit Hi-Res audio downloads for superior sound quality.
  • Expert-curated playlists on Qobuz enhance music discovery and enjoyment.

Consider

  • Tidal's exclusive content and music videos are unavailable on Qobuz.
  • Learning curve may arise due to different interface and features.
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Deezer

🇪🇺

by Deezer

Discover our streaming app Deezer! Create an account, listen to your music for free and access millions of songs, playlists and podcasts. Sign up for free!

GDPR Compliant
freemiumMigration:

Why switch?

  • Deezer offers personalized recommendations using advanced algorithms.
  • Access to curated playlists by music experts for diverse listening.
  • Includes podcasts and radio stations for varied audio content.

Consider

  • Tidal's lossless audio and Master quality are not available on Deezer.
  • Missing exclusive content and artist ownership focus found in Tidal.
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Spotify

🇸🇪

by Spotify

Spotify is a web player that offers a vast library of music and podcasts, making it an ideal choice for audio enthusiasts. As a leading EU-based company, it provides a compelling alternative to US tech options.

EU-BasedGDPR Compliant
freemiumMigration:

Why switch?

  • Spotify has over 70 million tracks compared to Tidal's 70 million.
  • Spotify's web player allows access without app installation.
  • Spotify offers personalized playlists like Discover Weekly and Daily Mix.

Consider

  • Tidal's lossless audio and Master quality audio are not available on Spotify.
  • Switching requires re-creating playlists and libraries on Spotify.

Why switch from Tidal?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other Music Streaming you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.