What You Get With Spotify Premium Individual

Spotify Premium Individual is a paid music streaming subscription that removes ads, lets you download songs to listen offline, and gives you higher audio quality than the free version. You pay a monthly fee — the amount varies by country and changes periodically — and can cancel anytime. The subscription covers one person on one account; it does not share across household members or devices simultaneously.

The service includes access to Spotify's full catalog of over 100 million songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. You can create playlists, follow artists, and save music to your library. On Premium, you skip songs without limit, choose which song to play next (rather than shuffle only), and listen in high-fidelity audio if your device supports it.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify Premium Individual costs between $11.99 and $12.99 per month in the United States, though the price has increased multiple times since the service launched.
  • You can download up to 10,000 songs per device on up to five devices, and listen offline without using mobile data.
  • The subscription works on phones, tablets, computers, smart speakers, and gaming consoles — but only one device can play music at a time on an Individual plan.
  • You can pause or cancel your subscription at any time without penalty, and your access stops at the end of the billing period.
  • If you want to share a subscription with others in your household, Spotify offers a separate Family plan that costs more but allows up to six accounts.

Monthly Cost and Billing

Spotify Premium Individual costs $12.99 per month in the United States as of 2024, though this price has increased several times since Premium launched. The exact amount you pay depends on your country and region — prices are different in Canada, the UK, Australia, and other markets. Spotify may also offer promotional rates for new subscribers, such as a discounted first month or a free trial period.

Your subscription renews automatically on the same date each month unless you cancel it. You can cancel through the Spotify app or website at any time, and your Premium access ends at the end of your current billing cycle — you do not lose access immediately. If you cancel mid-month, you still have Premium until your next billing date.

Spotify accepts credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and gift cards as payment methods. If your payment method fails, Spotify will attempt to charge it again over several days before suspending your account.

What Devices Work and How Many You Can Use

Spotify Premium works on iPhones, Android phones, iPads, Android tablets, Mac and Windows computers, Apple Watch, Wear OS smartwatches, Amazon Alexa devices, Google Home speakers, PlayStation, Xbox, and some car stereo systems. You can install the Spotify app on up to five devices and download songs to each one.

However, only one device can play music at a time on an Individual subscription. If you start playing a song on your phone, then try to play music on your computer, the app will stop playback on your phone and start on your computer. This is the main difference between Individual and Family plans — Family allows multiple people to listen simultaneously on different devices.

You can download up to 10,000 songs per device, and those downloads stay on your device even if you cancel your subscription. Once you cancel, you lose the ability to download new songs, but songs already downloaded remain playable only while you have Premium active.

Audio Quality and Offline Listening

Spotify Premium offers three audio quality settings: Normal (96 kbps), High (160 kbps), and Very High (320 kbps). The Very High setting requires a Premium subscription and uses more data and storage. Most people notice little difference between Normal and High on phone speakers or earbuds, but High and Very High sound noticeably better on good headphones or speakers.

Offline mode lets you download songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts to your device and listen without an internet connection. This is useful for flights, commutes, or places without cell service. Downloaded content takes up storage space on your device — a typical song uses 3 to 5 megabytes, so 1,000 songs might use 3 to 5 gigabytes of storage.

Downloaded songs remain playable as long as your Premium subscription is active. If your subscription lapses, you cannot play downloaded songs until you renew Premium. Spotify checks your subscription status periodically, even for offline content.

No Ads and Unlimited Skips

Spotify Premium removes all advertisements from your listening experience. The free version of Spotify plays audio ads between songs and occasionally displays banner ads in the app. Premium subscribers hear no ads at all.

Premium also removes the skip limit. On the free version, you can skip a limited number of songs per hour. On Premium, you can skip as many songs as you want. You can also choose exactly which song to play next, rather than being forced into shuffle mode or a predetermined queue.

How to Start and Cancel Your Subscription

To start a Premium subscription, open the Spotify app or go to spotify.com, click "Premium," and choose Individual. You will need to create a Spotify account (or log into an existing one) and provide a payment method. Spotify may offer a free trial for new subscribers — typically one to three months, depending on current promotions — before charging your first monthly fee.

To cancel, go to your account settings in the Spotify app or on the website, find "Subscription," and select "Cancel Premium." Spotify will ask you to confirm and may offer a discount to keep you subscribed. Once you confirm cancellation, your Premium access ends at the end of your current billing period. You can reactivate Premium at any time by going back to your account and selecting a plan.

If you want to share a subscription with people in your household, you can upgrade to Spotify Premium Family instead. Family plans cost more per month but allow up to six separate accounts, each with their own library and recommendations, and up to six people can listen at the same time on different devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Spotify Premium on multiple devices at the same time?

No. On an Individual plan, only one device can play music at a time. If you start playing on your phone and then start playing on your computer, the phone stops. If you need multiple people to listen simultaneously, you need a Family or Duo plan.

What happens to my downloaded songs if I cancel Premium?

Downloaded songs stay on your device, but you cannot play them once your Premium subscription ends. If you reactivate Premium later, you can play them again. The files remain on your device taking up storage space until you manually delete them.

Does Spotify Premium include podcasts and audiobooks?

Yes. Premium subscribers can listen to all podcasts on Spotify at no extra cost. Audiobooks are included in some regions but may require a separate subscription or purchase in others. Check your Spotify app to see what is available in your country.

Can I get a discount on Spotify Premium?

Spotify occasionally offers promotional rates for new subscribers, such as a discounted first month or a free trial. Existing subscribers typically pay the standard monthly price, though Spotify sometimes runs limited-time discounts. Check spotify.com or the app for current offers in your region.

What is the difference between Spotify Premium Individual and Family?

Individual allows one person to listen at a time and costs less per month. Family allows up to six separate accounts with six people listening simultaneously on different devices, and costs more. There is also a Duo plan for two people that falls between Individual and Family in price.