Is TIDAL Worth It in 2026?

TIDAL costs £10.99/mo. Here's whether it's still worth paying for.

Community Verdict

Worth It

Great for audiophiles and exclusive content

Cost Per Use Calculator

Based on avg 20 uses/month

8

Cost per use

£1.37

Annual cost

£132

Best For

  • Audiophiles
  • Fans of exclusive releases

Not Worth It If

  • You use low-quality headphones

Price History

TIDAL's price has risen 10% since launch.

Free Alternatives

Quality of free alternatives:poor
  • Spotify Free
  • YouTube Music (free tier)
  • SoundCloud

More About TIDAL

How to cancel TIDAL →TIDAL price history →After cancelling TIDAL →TIDAL free trial →TIDAL student discount →TIDAL annual vs monthly →TIDAL vs Spotify →TIDAL vs Apple Music →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TIDAL worth the money?

Our community verdict is: worth it. Great for audiophiles and exclusive content

How much does TIDAL cost?

TIDAL costs £10.99/mo (£131.88/year).

Are there free alternatives to TIDAL?

Yes, free alternatives include: Spotify Free, YouTube Music (free tier), SoundCloud. The quality of these alternatives is poor.

Related Guides

SP

Cancel Spotify

AM

Cancel Apple Music

AU

Cancel Audible

DE

Cancel Deezer