Where Spotify and Deezer are known as general streaming services, TIDAL puts its pitch on sound quality, and the Windows client carries that idea. Version 2.47.0 was released on October 27, 2026, from developer TIDAL Music AS. The app is free to install and takes up 187 MB.
High fidelity sound is the whole pitch
TIDAL is a global streaming service with high fidelity audio, hi-def video and curated playlists. Its tags point the same way, with hi-fi and audio listening listed.
A session in the Windows client
You install the app, sign in and browse playlists chosen by editors, then play audio or video.
Against Spotify, iTunes and foobar2000
Spotify, Deezer and YouTube Music are the closest streaming rivals on the alternatives list. iTunes, Winamp and foobar2000 are different: they are players built around local files. TIDAL sits with the streamers but leans toward audiophile listening.
TIDAL pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install
- Focus on high fidelity sound and hi-def video
- Editor-curated playlists
- Released October 27, 2026 as version 2.47.0
Cons
- 187 MB download
- Visual previews of the app are not available on its page
- Subscription terms and audio formats are not covered here
Is TIDAL safe?
The installer for TIDAL on Windows is fetched from the official server, download.tidal.com, and nothing is stored on our side. TIDAL Music AS publishes it under a proprietary license. Before you run it, confirm the address you downloaded from matches that server.
How to install TIDAL
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start TIDAL from the Start menu.
