Tidal
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The cheapest Tidal plan is Individual at $11.99/mo (US, verified Sep 26, 2026). Tidal has raised prices 3 times since 2022. Individual went from $9.99/mo in January 2022 to $11.99/mo, up 20%. The last change was on or before Jul 2, 2026: Tidal Individual rose from $10.99 to $11.99 a month, Family from $16.99 to $19.99 and Student from $5.49 to $6.99.
At a glance
- Cheapest plan
- $11.99/mo
- Individual
- Since
- +20%
- Individual: $9.99 → $11.99/mo
- Price increases since 2022
- 3
- Latest
Current plans
Compare Tidal plans
| Individual | Family | Student | DJ | DJ Student | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99/mo | $19.99/mo | $6.99/mo | $19.99/mo | $14.49/mo |
| Ads | Ad-free, offline listening | Ad-free, offline listening | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Accounts | Made for 1 person | Each member has an individual account | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Audio quality | “Millions of tracks in lossless, HiRes FLAC, and Dolby Atmos” | “Millions of tracks in lossless, HiRes FLAC, and Dolby Atmos” | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Free trial | 30 days, new customers only | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Members | Not listed | For up to 6 members | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eligibility | Not listed | Not listed | Eligible college and U.S. high school students aged 16 years or older | Not listed | Available to eligible students |
| Verification | Not listed | Not listed | Reverify every 11 months | Not listed | Not listed |
| Requires | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Requires DJ software | Requires DJ software |
| Includes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | A Tidal Individual Account | Not listed |
| DJ access | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | “Access the full catalog through compatible DJ software” | Not listed |
✓ included · ✗ not included · — not listed. Hover or tap an underlined value for the exact wording.
Price history
What each plan has cost
Now
| Individual | 2022-01-01 | $9.99 |
| Individual | 2023-08-03 | $10.99 |
| Individual | 2026-07-02 | $11.99 |
| Family | 2022-01-19 | $14.99 |
| Family | 2023-08-03 | $16.99 |
| Family | 2026-07-02 | $19.99 |
| Student | 2022-01-19 | $4.99 |
| Student | 2024-08-20 | $5.49 |
| Student | 2026-07-02 | $6.99 |
Timeline
Every Tidal change
2026
1 change
- ≤ Got worse+$3 FamilyPay, got worse
Tidal Individual rose from $10.99 to $11.99 a month, Family from $16.99 to $19.99 and Student from $5.49 to $6.99
Was $10.99now $11.99
2024
5 changes
- MixedGet, got better and worse
Tidal replaced MQA tracks with FLAC versions and removed Sony 360 Reality Audio, keeping Dolby Atmos
Was MQA + 360 Reality Audionow FLAC + Dolby Atmos
- Got worsePay, got worse
Tidal ended its free US tier; listening now needs a paid plan, from $10.99 a month after the trial
Was Free tiernow Paid plans only
- Got better−$9 HiFi PlusPay, got better
Tidal merged HiFi and HiFi Plus into one $10.99 plan with HiRes FLAC and Dolby Atmos; Family with them costs $16.99
Was HiFi Plus $19.99now $10.99, all formats
- Got worsePay, got worse
Tidal stopped offering its US Military and First Responder discounts; existing members moved to $10.99 a month
Was From $5.99/monow Discontinued
2023
1 change
- ≤ Got worse+$2 FamilyPay, got worse
Tidal HiFi rose from $9.99 to $10.99 a month and Family HiFi from $14.99 to $16.99; HiFi Plus stayed $19.99
Was $9.99now $10.99
Questions
Tidal prices: common questions
How much is Tidal now?
Tidal costs $11.99/mo for Individual and $19.99/mo for Family (US prices, verified Sep 26, 2026).
When did Tidal last raise prices?
Tidal last raised prices on or before Jul 2, 2026: Family went from $16.99/mo to $19.99/mo, Individual from $10.99/mo to $11.99/mo and Student from $5.49/mo to $6.99/mo.
Source record: Tidal Individual rose from $10.99 to $11.99 a month, Family from $16.99 to $19.99 and Student from $5.49 to $6.99 →How much has Tidal gone up since 2022?
Individual cost $9.99/mo in January 2022 and costs $11.99/mo now, up 20%. Tidal has raised prices 3 times since then.
Do existing subscribers pay the new price right away?
No. For the July 2026 increase, new subscribers paid the new price on or before Jul 2, 2026. Existing subscribers: first billing date on or after Aug 3, 2026. per Tidal Support; Apple, Google and telecom billing may differ.
Source record: Tidal Individual rose from $10.99 to $11.99 a month, Family from $16.99 to $19.99 and Student from $5.49 to $6.99 →Keep exploring