Spotify's current pricing for each plan type

Spotify offers four subscription tiers in the United States: Free (ad-supported, no cost), Spotify Premium ($11.99 per month), Spotify Duo ($16.99 per month for two accounts), and Spotify Family ($19.99 per month for up to six accounts). Premium removes ads, lets you download songs to listen offline, and gives you higher audio quality. Duo splits the cost between two people and keeps playlists separate. Family covers up to six household members, each with their own account and offline downloads.

Prices vary outside the United States. If you live in another country, the cost in your local currency may differ. Spotify also runs occasional promotions — typically discounted first months for new subscribers — but these change throughout the year and are not may provide.

You can pause your subscription for up to four consecutive months without losing your account or playlists. When you resume, you pay the regular monthly rate. Canceling stops charges immediately, and you keep access through the end of the month you paid for.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify Premium costs $11.99 per month in the US and removes ads while adding offline listening and higher sound quality.
  • Duo ($16.99) and Family ($19.99) plans split the cost across multiple people and give each person their own separate account.
  • The free tier is ad-supported and does not include offline downloads or the ability to choose exactly which song plays next on mobile.
  • You can pause your subscription for up to four months without losing your account, and canceling stops charges right away.
  • Prices outside the US are different and listed in local currency on Spotify's website.

What you get with Premium versus the free plan

The free plan plays music with ads between songs and before playlists. On mobile devices, you cannot pick exactly which song plays next — you can skip a limited number of times per hour. You cannot download songs to listen without an internet connection. The sound quality is standard (96 kbps).

Premium removes all ads, lets you skip as many times as you want, and lets you choose any song to play next on any device. You can download up to 10,000 songs per device to listen offline. Audio quality jumps to high (320 kbps) if you turn it on in settings. Premium also gives you access to Spotify's full catalog without restrictions — some songs are not available on the free plan.

Duo and Family plans: splitting cost with others

Duo is designed for two people in the same household. Each person gets their own Premium account with separate playlists, saved songs, and listening history. You each see only your own recommendations. The $16.99 monthly cost splits between you, making it roughly $8.50 per person. You manage the plan from one account, but either person can cancel it.

Family covers up to six people and costs $19.99 per month. Each member gets a full Premium account. The plan includes Family Mix, a playlist that blends everyone's favorite songs, and Spotify Kids, a separate app for children under 13 with age-appropriate content. You set up Family from one account and add members by email. Members can be removed, and new ones added, anytime.

Both Duo and Family require that everyone live in the same household. Spotify periodically checks that members are actually in the same location. If someone moves out, you can remove them and add someone else, or downgrade to Premium.

How to change or cancel your plan

Log into your Spotify account on a computer or the app, go to Account Settings, and select "Change plan" under your current subscription. You can switch to any other plan immediately. If you downgrade (for example, from Premium to Free), you keep access through the end of the month you paid for, then the new plan starts.

To cancel, go to Account Settings, find your subscription, and click "Cancel Premium" or "Cancel plan." You will keep access until the end of your current billing cycle. After that, your account becomes free (ad-supported) unless you resubscribe. Your playlists, saved songs, and followers stay with your account.

If you pause instead of canceling, your subscription freezes for up to four months. You do not pay during the pause, and your account remains exactly as it was. When you resume, you pay the regular monthly rate and pick up where you left off.

Student and other discounted plans

Spotify offers a Student plan at a reduced rate for people enrolled in accredited colleges and universities. The cost is roughly half the Premium price, but the exact amount varies by country. You verify your student status through SheerID, a third-party verification service, during signup. The student discount lasts for four years from the date you start it.

Some countries also offer a Spotify Lite plan, a lower-cost option with fewer features. Lite is not available in the United States. If you live outside the US, check Spotify's website to see what plans are offered in your region.

Payment methods and billing cycles

Spotify accepts credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and gift cards. You can also pay through your Apple ID (on iPhone or iPad) or Google Play account (on Android). Billing happens on the same day each month. If your payment method fails, Spotify sends you a notice and tries again a few days later. If it fails twice, your subscription pauses until you update your payment information.

You can buy Spotify gift cards at most retailers and online. A gift card adds credit to an account and can be used to pay for a subscription or extend an existing one. The credit does not expire as long as your account is active.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same Family plan account on multiple devices at the same time?

Yes. Each Family member can stream on their own device at the same time. However, Spotify limits the number of devices that can play music simultaneously depending on your plan — Premium allows one, Duo allows two, and Family allows six (one per member).

What happens to my playlists if I downgrade from Premium to Free?

Your playlists stay with your account. You keep access to them on the free plan, but you will see ads and cannot download songs or skip as many times per hour. If you resubscribe to Premium later, everything is still there.

Does Spotify offer a yearly subscription to save money?

Spotify does not offer a yearly plan in the United States. You pay month to month. Some countries may have different options — check your region's Spotify website to see what is available where you live.

Can I share my Premium account password with someone outside my household?

Spotify's terms of service say accounts are for personal use only and should not be shared. The company periodically checks that Duo and Family members live in the same household. Sharing a Premium account with someone who does not live with you violates the terms and could result in your account being suspended.

What is the difference between Spotify Premium and Spotify HiFi?

Spotify announced HiFi (lossless audio quality) years ago but has not released it yet. As of now, Premium is the highest tier available. Standard Premium offers 320 kbps quality, which is high enough for most listeners. There is no separate HiFi plan or price.