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VisitPandora vs TIDAL
What both publish
| Fact | Pandora | TIDAL |
|---|---|---|
| Device integrations | Listed partners and devices include Alexa, Android, Apple iPhone, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Google Assistant, Google TV, Roku, Sonos, Xbox, and many others. | The supported-device directory lists integrations including Sonos, Bluesound, Roon, Naim, Denon, and Chromecast. |
| Family plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Lossless audio | No | Yes |
| Maximum audio quality | high | hi-res |
| Offline listening | Yes | Yes |
| Student plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Pandora provides email support seven days a week and says it does not provide phone support. | TIDAL directs customers to its support pages for answers and customer assistance. |
| Supported platforms | web,iOS,Android,desktop app,connected devices | web,Windows,macOS,iOS,Android,Apple TV,Android TV,Apple Watch,Chromecast,CarPlay,Android Auto,Amazon Alexa |
Pandora plans
- FreeFree
- Premium Family—
- Student Premium—
- Pandora FreeFree
- Pandora Plus$5.99 a month
- Pandora Premium$11.99 a month
TIDAL plans
- Individual$11.99 a month
- Student—
- StudentPriced on request
- Family$19.99 a month
- DJ$19.99 a month
- DJ Student—
Pick Pandora if…
Pandora suits listeners seeking personalized music stations and podcasts across mobile, web, and connected devices. Its free plan is an option for listeners willing to view ads to unlock certain features.
Pick TIDAL if…
TIDAL suits listeners seeking lossless or HiRes FLAC playback, offline listening, or music across supported devices. Its DJ plans are for subscribers using compatible DJ software.