Qobuz
Qobuz is a music listening service with apps for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web.
What Qobuz is
Qobuz is a music listening service with apps for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web. Its catalog contains over 100 million songs and tracks, with streaming in Lossless FLAC 24-bit up to 192 kHz. Offline listening is available, and purchased albums can be downloaded and kept for listening on chosen hardware without a subscription. Qobuz also publishes editorial material such as articles, videos, reviews, and interviews; music recommendations and selections are made by music experts. Its Studio plans include Solo, Duo, Family, and Student options. Studio Student is $4.99 a month for one account; Studio Solo is $12.99 a month, Duo is $17.99 a month for two accounts, and Family is $21.90 a month for six accounts in the same household. The Studio offer includes a one-month free trial, but requires a valid payment method; no charge is made before the trial ends. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, including during the trial. Qobuz has no free plan listed.
Good
- Catalog includes over 100 million songs and tracks
- Streams Lossless FLAC 24-bit up to 192 kHz
- Offline listening is available
- Purchased albums can be downloaded without a subscription
- Offers two-account and six-account household plans
Watch out
- No free plan is listed
- Studio trial requires a valid payment method
- Family plans are limited to people in the same household
- Annual Studio plans are billed as a single payment
Who it suits
Qobuz suits listeners who want high-resolution lossless streaming across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Its household plans suit people seeking two or six accounts, while the student option is for a single account.
Verdict
Qobuz combines high-resolution streaming with offline listening, permanent album downloads, and expert-curated editorial content. Its plans include individual, student, Duo, and household options, but there is no free tier.
Plans and prices
From Qobuz's own pricing page, checked 27 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Solo | $12.99 a month | 1 account; without commitment · 1 account · for an annual single payment subscription |
| Studio Duo | $17.99 a month | 2 accounts; without commitment · 2 accounts · for an annual single payment subscription |
| Studio Family | $21.90 a month | 6 accounts; without commitment · 6 accounts · Same household · for an annual single payment subscription |
| Studio Student | $4.99 a month | 1 account; without commitment · 1 account · for a monthly subscription without commitment |
| Sublime Solo | $14.99 a year | 1 account · 1 account · for an annual single payment subscription |
| Sublime Duo | $22.49 a year | 2 accounts; people living from the same household · 2 accounts · for an annual single payment subscription |
| Sublime Family | $29.16 a year | 6 accounts; people living from the same household · 6 accounts · Same household · for an annual single payment subscription |
| Qobuz UK monthly subscription | — | Monthly subscription · billed monthly |
| Qobuz UK annual subscription | — | 12-month non-refundable subscription · single payment |
The facts
Each one read from Qobuz's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Artist compensation
- Qobuz publishes its average pay per stream and promotes fairer artist compensation.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Catalog size
- Over 100 million songs and tracks are available.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Download subscription
- A subscription is not required to download music.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Duo sharing
- Duo plans support two accounts for people in the same household.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Editorial content
- Qobuz provides original editorial content, including articles, videos, reviews, and interviews.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Family sharing
- Family plans support six accounts for people in the same household.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Human curation
- Music recommendations and editorial selections are produced by music experts.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Lossless audio
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Maximum audio quality
- hi-reschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Offline listening
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 4.99checked 21 Sep 2026
- Permanent downloads
- Purchased albums can be downloaded and listened to forever on chosen hardware.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Streaming quality
- Streaming is available in Lossless FLAC 24-Bit up to 192 kHz.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Sublime discount
- Sublime offers discounts of up to 60% on Hi-Res purchases.checked 27 Sep 2026
The company
- Company identity
- Qobuz is operated by XANDRIE SA in Pantin, France.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2007checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Pantin, Francechecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Family plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Free tier limits
- No free plan or free-tier limits are stated; only a free trial is described.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Free trial
- The Studio offer includes one month free.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Student plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Qobuz apps
- Qobuz provides an application for listening to music.checked 27 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Qobuz can be used on mobile, computer, and tablet.checked 27 Sep 2026
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