Ranked 6 of 7 in best music streaming services
Built around 24-bit Hi-Res streaming and downloads, with over 100 million tracks. It has no free tier, and it costs more than the free-tier options here.
Best for Listeners who want high-resolution audio
About Qobuz
Qobuz streams music in high sound quality, and it also sells Hi-Res downloads in 24-bit formats. Its site says it has more than 100 million tracks available for unlimited streaming, and it describes itself as the worldwide leader in 24-bit Hi-Res downloads.
Qobuz is a paid service with a free trial, and its UK pages list a monthly subscription and a yearly payment option. It is closed source. Compared with Spotify, it puts more weight on audio quality and downloads, so listeners with good equipment may prefer it. Platforms on this page are limited to its web service, since its app pages were not checked.
Key features
- 24-bit Hi-Res streaming
- Hi-Res downloads
- Over 100 million tracks
- Free trial
Strengths
- High-resolution streaming and 24-bit downloads
- Says it publishes its average pay per stream to artists
- Free trial before paying
Limits
- Paid subscription with no free tier
- Closed source, so the code cannot be checked
Where Qobuz ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Music streaming services | 6 of 7 | 80.0 | Listeners who want high-resolution audio |
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Questions about Qobuz
- Is Qobuz free?
- Qobuz is a paid product (subscription). Paid subscription with a free trial; UK monthly plan from £12.99.
- Is Qobuz open source?
- No. Qobuz is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Qobuz support?
- Qobuz is available on: Web.
- What is Qobuz best for?
- Listeners who want high-resolution audio. In our ranking of music streaming services it is number 6 of 7 with a score of 80.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Qobuz?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer.