Spotify Premium costs $12.99/month for an individual plan in 2026. The family plan covering up to six accounts runs $21.99/month or $3.67 per account when fully used. New subscribers who have not previously tried Premium can get their first month for $0 on Individual and Student plans. Here is a complete breakdown of every plan, what is included, and how to get Spotify for less.
Spotify Plan Prices (2026)
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Free Trial | Accounts | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify Free | $0 | N/A | 1 | Casual listeners who tolerate ads |
| Premium Individual | $12.99 | 1 month free | 1 | Solo listeners, ad-free |
| Premium Student | $6.99 | 1 month free | 1 | Eligible college/university students |
| Premium Duo | $18.99 | None shown | 2 | Couples at the same address |
| Premium Family | $21.99 | None shown | Up to 6 | Families at the same address |
Prices verified July 2026 from Spotify’s pricing page. Spotify adjusts pricing periodically. verify current prices at spotify.com before subscribing.
What Is Included in Each Plan
Premium Individual – $12.99/month
- 1 Premium account
- 15 hours/month of listening time from the audiobooks subscriber catalog
- Ad-free music, offline downloads, unlimited skips
- Cancel anytime
- Free trial: $0 for the first month (offer for new subscribers only)
Premium Student – $6.99/month
- 1 verified Premium account
- Discount for eligible students at an accredited higher education institution
- Access to Hulu (included, subject to eligibility)
- Cancel anytime
- Free trial: $0 for the first month (new subscribers at eligible schools only)
Premium Duo – $18.99/month
- 2 Premium accounts
- 15 hours/month of audiobook listening time (plan manager only)
- Cancel anytime
- For couples who reside at the same address
Premium Family – $21.99/month
- Up to 6 Premium accounts
- Parental controls for the plan manager
- 15 hours/month of audiobook listening time (plan manager only)
- Ability to create accounts for listeners under 13
- Cancel anytime
- For up to 6 family members residing at the same address
What Is Included in Spotify Premium (All Paid Plans)
- Ad-free music: No audio or banner ads
- Offline downloads: Download songs for listening without a connection
- On-demand playback: Play any song in any order, anytime
- Unlimited skips: No skip limits
- High-quality audio: Up to 320 kbps streaming
- Cross-device sync: Switch between phone, tablet, desktop, and smart speakers
The free tier restricts offline listening, shuffles songs on mobile, and limits skips to 6 per hour.
Annual Cost of Spotify at Each Tier
| Plan | Monthly | Annual Cost | Per-Account Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Individual | $12.99 | $155.88 | $155.88 |
| Student | $6.99 | $83.88 | $83.88 |
| Duo | $18.99 | $227.88 | $113.94 each |
| Family (6 users) | $21.99 | $263.88 | $43.98 each |
The Family plan’s $43.98 per-account annual cost compares to $155.88 for an Individual plan this is savings of over $110 per person per year when all six slots are used.
Spotify Student Plan
The student plan at $6.99/month is available to students enrolled at eligible accredited higher education institutions. Eligibility is verified through SheerID, Spotify’s verification partner. The plan includes access to Hulu at no extra charge (subject to eligibility).
To qualify:
- Enrolled at an eligible accredited college or university
- Verify enrollment through SheerID (not just a .edu email address – active enrollment is confirmed)
- Must re-verify eligibility annually
- Available only if you have not previously tried Spotify Premium
- First month is $0 for new eligible subscribers
Spotify Family Plan
The Family plan at $21.99/month covers up to six accounts for members at the same address. Each member gets their own separate account, library, and playlists. The plan manager receives 15 hours of audiobook listening per month. Parental controls are available to the plan manager, and accounts can be created for children under 13.
At $3.67 per account per month (6 people), this is the best per-person value Spotify offers.
How to Get Spotify Cheaper
1. Student plan ($6.99/month): Available at nearly half the individual price for eligible students. Includes Hulu access.
2. Family plan: If you can fill 4 or more slots with household members, the family plan saves over $100 per person per year compared to individual subscriptions.
3. New subscriber free trial: Individual and Student plans offer the first month for $0 for customers who have never tried Premium before.
4. Annual plans (when available): Spotify occasionally offers annual prepay discounts. Watch for promotional offers during the fall and holiday season.
5. Carrier bundles: Some mobile carriers have included Spotify Premium as a plan benefit. Check your wireless plan’s included app subscriptions.
The FTC requires that subscription services clearly disclose recurring charges and make cancellation straightforward. Spotify allows cancellation anytime with no fee and your plan continues until the end of the billing period.
Spotify vs. Competitors: Price Comparison
| Plan | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music | Amazon Music Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $12.99 | $10.99 | $11.99 | $10.99 (Prime) / $11.99 (non-Prime) |
| Family | $21.99 | $16.99 | $18.99 | $17.99 (Prime) |
| Student | $6.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | Not available |
| Annual (individual) | N/A | N/A | $119.99 | $104.99 (Prime) |
| Free tier | Yes (with ads) | No | Yes (with ads) | Prime Music (limited) |
Spotify and Apple Music prices verified July 2026. YouTube Music prices verified July 2026. Amazon Music Unlimited standard price is $10.99/month for Prime members; $11.99/month without Prime. Total charge shown at checkout may be higher depending on state sales tax. Verify current pricing at each service’s website.
| Feature | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music | Amazon Music Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lossless audio | No | Yes (included) | No | Yes (HD/Ultra HD) |
| Spatial Audio | No | Yes (included) | No | Yes (360 Audio) |
| Podcast catalog | Yes (extensive) | Limited | No | No |
| Audiobooks | 15 hrs/month (paid plans) | No | No | No |
| Free ad-supported tier | Yes | No | Yes | Prime Music (limited) |
| AI playlist/radio | Yes (AI DJ, Daylist) | Yes | Yes | Yes (AI Radio) |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Social features | Yes (friend activity) | No | No | No |
| Includes video content | No | No | Yes (music videos) | No |
| Music library size | ~100M songs | ~100M songs | ~100M songs | ~100M songs |
Spotify costs more at every tier but has the strongest podcast catalog and social features. Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited both offer lossless audio that Spotify and YouTube Music do not. YouTube Music stands out for its integration with YouTube videos and access to unofficial/cover recordings not available on other platforms.
Canceling Spotify
Cancel anytime through account settings at spotify.com. There is no cancellation fee. Your Premium access continues through the end of your current billing month.
See how Spotify fits into your monthly budget and compare streaming costs against other entertainment expenses.
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