Deezer Loudness Penalty Checker
Deezer normalises playback to about -15 LUFS integrated.
Deezer normalises to about -15 LUFS integrated - 1 dB below Spotify, 1 dB above Apple Music. It is a small difference, but it means a master tuned exactly to Spotify still loses a decibel on Deezer.
Normalisation is on by default and applies across Deezer's apps and web player.
Nothing about your mastering decision should change for Deezer specifically - the -14 to -9 LUFS window covers it. Check your exact penalty below.
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Open the Loudness Penalty CheckerCommon questions
What LUFS should I master to for Deezer?
The standard -14 to -9 LUFS window; Deezer normalises to about -15 LUFS.
Is Deezer's target really different from Spotify's?
Yes, by about 1 dB (-15 vs -14 LUFS). In practice the same master works for both.
Can listeners turn normalisation off?
Yes, but it is on by default.