Music, podcasts, audiobooks - what the Vivendi “Deezer Premium” subscription really offers
18.06.2026 - 22:21:00 | ad-hoc-news.de
Reviewed: ad hoc news Software & Services desk. Edited and checked on 2026-06-18, 22:19. Details in the imprint.
With Deezer Premium, Vivendi pushes a music subscription that wants to disappear into your day - playlists at breakfast, podcasts on the commute, calm audiobooks at night - while still sounding clean and feeling quick under the thumb.
Background on the Vivendi SE stock
Deezer sits at the heart of Vivendi's broader media portfolio and shows how the group is trying to tie music fans more closely into its ecosystem.
What Deezer Premium includes
Open Deezer Premium and the home screen pushes colorful cards at you - Flow mixes, new albums, podcast rows, sometimes a live session. Under the surface, the paid plan unlocks ad-free listening, offline downloads and higher audio quality compared to the free tier.
Deezer states that Premium streams up to 320 kbps MP3 as standard, while the separate HiFi option delivers FLAC 16-bit/44.1 kHz for lossless listening. The official offer overview also highlights unlimited skips and background playback on mobile.
How the app feels day to day
The interface leans bright and tidy. On a phone, big rounded tiles and clear typography make it obvious where to tap, and the player controls float just above the thumb. Switching from a playlist to the queue feels snappy, even on mid-range Android devices.
One signature is Flow - an endless personal mix built from your listening history and likes. In practice, Flow can be surprisingly consistent at mixing familiar favorites with a cautious dose of discoveries, especially in mainstream pop and electronic genres.
Catalog, podcasts and audiobooks
Deezer claims over 90 million tracks across global and local catalogs, roughly on par with major rivals like Spotify and Apple Music. Its feature page stresses curated playlists and local editorial teams, which matter if you like region-specific charts or genre corners.
Beyond albums and singles, Premium unlocks a broad podcast section and, in some markets, audiobooks and radio-style streams. Integration is not as tightly woven as in a dedicated podcast app, but having everything in one search bar keeps friction low.
Where Deezer Premium convinces
Audio quality at the Premium level is clean enough for casual listeners on Bluetooth earbuds, and the optional HiFi tier appeals to more demanding ears with compatible hardware. Gapless playback and crossfade options help albums and DJ mixes run smoothly, without abrupt cuts.
Deezer also scores with multi-device support. You can start a playlist on a laptop, pick it up on your phone and then hand it over to a smart speaker via Chromecast or similar protocols, without needing to think much about pairing rituals.
Where it still lags rivals
Personalized discovery remains a mixed bag compared with Spotify's heavily tuned algorithmic mixes. Niche genres and experimental corners sometimes feel under-served, and the recommendation engine can circle back to the same mainstream tracks too often if you do not actively steer it.
Social features are lean. You can share playlists or tracks, but community tools like collaborative playlists, blended mixes with friends or in-depth listening stats are less prominent or more basic than at some competitors.
Pricing and availability details
In France, Deezer Premium typically lists at around 10.99 euros per month for individual users, aligning closely with Spotify and Apple Music for the same segment. Family and student plans adjust the per-head price, often undercutting multiple separate accounts.
The service is available in more than 180 countries, with regional pricing and local catalogs that adapt to domestic labels and rights structures. For German users, Deezer is accessible via web, iOS and Android apps, as well as through selected telecom bundles and hardware partners.
How it fits into Vivendi's strategy and stock
For Vivendi, Deezer is more than a playlist machine. It sits alongside TV, advertising and publishing assets as a digital touchpoint, especially for younger demographics that increasingly expect on-demand, cross-device media consumption.
Shares of Vivendi SE (FR0000127771) trade on Euronext Paris in euros.
Deezer Premium - key facts
- Product: Deezer Premium
- Manufacturer: Vivendi SE
- Category: Software/Subscription
- Launch: Ongoing streaming subscription, widely available since the 2010s
- RRP / Price: Around 10.99 euros per month in France for individual plan
- Availability: Over 180 countries via web, iOS, Android and partner platforms
- Target group: Music fans who want ad-free streaming with offline mode and higher audio quality
- Highlight / USP: Flow personal mix, broad global catalog and optional HiFi lossless tier
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