Spotify Is Raising Premium Prices: How Much Does Spotify Cost?

Spotify has adjusted its Premium plan prices in various regions. Below are the current prices for Spotify Premium plans in the United States, based on the most recent available data, along with details for each plan. Note that prices may vary by country, and some plans may have specific eligibility requirements.

Spotify announced that its premium subscription prices will increase for users in multiple markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Spotify Premium Plans and Prices (United States)

Premium Individual

Price: $11.99 per month

Details: Offers ad-free music streaming, offline listening, and 15 hours of audiobook listening per month from a catalog of over 400,000 titles. Unused audiobook hours expire monthly and do not carry over. This plan is for a single user.

Premium Student

Price: $5.99 per month

Details: Available to eligible college/university students at US Title IV accredited institutions, verified through SheerID. Includes ad-free music streaming, offline listening, and access to Hulu (With Ads) at no extra cost. The plan is valid for up to 4 years, with annual re-verification required. Audiobook listening time is not included.

Premium Duo

Price: $16.99 per month

Details: Designed for two people living at the same address, each with their own Premium account for ad-free music, offline listening, and personalized playlists. The plan manager gets 15 hours of audiobook listening per month, which does not carry over. Spotify verifies the shared address.

Premium Family

Price: $19.99 per month

Details: Supports up to six family members living at the same address, each with their own Premium account for ad-free music and offline listening. Includes access to Spotify Kids, a child-friendly app with parental controls. The plan manager gets 15 hours of audiobook listening per month. Spotify verifies the shared address.

Spotify Kids

Price: Not available as a standalone plan; included with Premium Family.

Details: A separate app with child-friendly content, accessible only through the Premium Family plan. It offers curated, age-appropriate music and playlists with parental controls to filter explicit content.

Hulu with Premium Student

Price: Included with Premium Student at $5.99 per month.

Details: Provides access to Hulu’s (With Ads) plan at no additional cost for eligible students. Users must activate Hulu through their Spotify account services page. If a student already has a Hulu (With Ads) subscription (billed directly, not through a third party), it can be linked to the Spotify Premium Student plan for a single bill of $5.99/month. Hulu access is lost if the student upgrades to another plan (e.g., Duo or Family).

Premium for Starbucks Partners

Price: No specific pricing information is available for 2025.

Details: This is a special plan offered through a partnership with Starbucks for eligible employees (partners). Historically, it has provided free or discounted Premium access, but exact terms and availability for 2025 are not detailed in the provided data. Employees should check with Starbucks or Spotify’s support for current eligibility and pricing.

Other Plans

Basic Plans:

Available for existing Premium subscribers, these are lower-cost alternatives without some Premium features (e.g., audiobook access or non-music content). Pricing is not specified in the data, but they are billed monthly and available only to eligible subscribers via their account page. Basic plans are not available for Premium Student, Duo, or Family plan members.

Audiobooks Access Plan: A standalone plan for audiobook listening, priced at $9.99 per month, offering 15 hours of audiobook listening from a catalog of over 250,000 titles. This is separate from music streaming, which reverts to the ad-supported free tier.

Price Increases:

Spotify has raised prices globally, including in the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Prices vary by region. For example:

Germany: Individual €12.99, Duo €17.99, Family €21.99, Student €6.99. Brazil: Individual R$23.90, Duo R$31.90, Family R$40.90, Student R$12.90.

Australia: Individual $15.99, Duo $22.99, Family $27.99, Student $7.99. India: Individual ₹139, Duo ₹179, Family ₹229, Student ₹69.

Free Trials:

New Premium users may be eligible for a free or reduced-rate trial (e.g., 1 month free for Individual or Student plans). A valid payment method is required, and trials cannot be reactivated if canceled.

During the free trial period, you can use Macsome Music One to download Spotify music locally so that you are still able to play Spotify music offline even your free trial ends.