Qobuz review
Hi-res streaming with liner notes and a download store
- Xandrie SA
- Subscription
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Web
Does it deserve #7?
Is Qobuz worth it?
For most people, yes. Qobuz scores 8.3/10 and ranks #7 in Music & Podcasts. It's best for audiophiles and album listeners with good headphones or a hi-fi system. Skip it if you want free, ad-supported streaming. Price: Studio Solo is $12.99 a month, or $10.83 a month billed yearly; students pay $4.99.
The verdict
Qobuz is the streaming service for people who care how music sounds and who made it. Every plan streams lossless FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz, and the app is packed with credits, reviews, digital booklets and editorial writing. You can also buy hi-res downloads to keep. Qobuz Connect controls hi-fi gear from brands like Naim and Denon. There's no free tier, and some listeners find the catalog thin for lesser-known artists.
- Lossless FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- Hi-res download store
- Digital booklets and full credits
- Qobuz Connect for hi-fi gear
- Human-curated playlists
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026A sleep timer, and credits, reviews and digital booklets together in one album view
- Jul 2026Redesigned player with synced, translated lyrics and queue swipe gestures
- May 2025Qobuz Connect lets any Qobuz app control supported hi-fi gear
Privacy 7.0/10
App Store label lists contact info and identifiers as used to track you, plus email, device ID and usage data linked to you for marketing and analytics.
What we like
- Hi-res lossless audio on every plan
- Rich credits, reviews and liner notes
- Buy downloads you keep forever
What could be better
- No free tier, only a trial
- Catalog can be thin for lesser-known artists
- App Store label lists tracking identifiers
Audiophiles and album listeners with good headphones or a hi-fi system
you want free, ad-supported streaming
Questions about Qobuz
Is Qobuz worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Qobuz scores 8.3/10 and ranks #7 in Music & Podcasts. It's best for audiophiles and album listeners with good headphones or a hi-fi system. Skip it if you want free, ad-supported streaming. Price: Studio Solo is $12.99 a month, or $10.83 a month billed yearly; students pay $4.99.
How much is Qobuz?
Studio Solo is $12.99 a month, or $10.83 a month paid annually, and students pay $4.99 a month. New subscribers can start with a free trial.
What audio quality does Qobuz stream?
Qobuz streams lossless FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz on its Studio plans.
What are the best alternatives to Qobuz?
The closest alternatives are TIDAL, Apple Music and Spotify. See all of them ranked on our Qobuz alternatives page.
Where does Qobuz rank?
Qobuz ranks #7 of 10 in our Music & Podcasts ranking, with an overall score of 8.3 out of 10.