How to get the most out of Spotify Premium – prices, discounts, and alternatives
Spotify Premium is one of the most popular music services—and for good reason. With Premium, you get ad-free listening, offline downloads, and unlimited skips, plus higher audio quality (up to 320 kbps). But is it worth the money? And how do you get the most value? Here’s our complete guide.
What do you get with Spotify Premium?
With a Premium subscription, you avoid ads, you can download music and podcasts for offline use, and you get unlimited skips and high audio quality (up to 320 kbps). You can also use Spotify across as many devices as you want without interruptions.
Spotify Premium pricing
Below is an overview of the current Premium plans in the U.S. and who they’re best for.
🎵 Individual
Price: $18/month
Users: 1
Benefit: Full Premium—solo.
👫 Duo
Price: $25/month
Users: 2
Benefit: Save as a couple.
👨👩👧👦 Family
Price: $29/month
Users: Up to 6
Benefit: For kids, parents, and everyone at home.
🎓 Student
Price: $10/month
Users: 1 (with valid student verification)
Benefit: Budget-friendly for students.
How to get a discount on Spotify Premium
- Student discount: If you’re a student, you can get Spotify Premium at about half price—$10/month via UNiDAYS verification.
- Duo plan: If two people live under the same roof, the Duo plan can save you money at $25/month.
- Family plan: Perfect for households where several people use Spotify. Up to 6 profiles for one fixed price.
- Trials and promotions: Keep an eye on Spotify’s promos—new users are often offered 3 months of Premium for free.
Spotify Premium vs. free version
Below you can see the difference between free Spotify and Premium—in a mobile-friendly view:
🚫 Ads
Free: Yes
Premium: No
📶 Offline playback
Free: No
Premium: Yes
⏩ Skip tracks
Free: Limited
Premium: Unlimited
🔊 Audio quality
Free: Up to 160 kbps
Premium: Up to 320 kbps
📱 Mobile & desktop
Free: Yes
Premium: Yes
Premium gives you far more freedom and a better listening experience—especially if you commute, travel, or use Spotify every day.
Top 5 tips for Spotify Premium
Listen offline without using data
Download your favorite playlists, albums, or podcasts and listen offline—perfect for flights or limited data plans.
Use Blend for shared playlists
The Blend feature automatically creates a mixed playlist based on you and a friend—great for couples and friends with different tastes.
Check Spotify Wrapped every year
Every December, Spotify shows your personal year-in-review—perfect for rediscovering old favorites and sharing on social media.
Start a Private session
Want to enjoy guilty pleasures without affecting your recommendations? Turn on Private session in Settings—your activity won’t be saved temporarily.
Use crossfade for smoother transitions
In Settings, enable crossfade to blend tracks without gaps—great for parties, playlists, and uninterrupted music.
Alternatives to Spotify Premium
Curious about other services? Here are some popular alternatives:
- Apple Music – Full integration with iPhone and iTunes. Similar pricing to Spotify.
- YouTube Music – Great for music videos and personalized recommendations.
- Tidal – For audiophiles: HiFi audio quality and exclusive releases.
- Deezer – User-friendly and popular in Europe. Also offers the Flow feature for personalized music.
How to cancel Spotify Premium
- Go to https://www.spotify.com/account/ in a browser.
- Log in and choose “Manage plan”.
- Click “Change or cancel” and follow the steps.
- You’ll keep Premium benefits until the end of your current billing period.
Canceling is easy, and you can always switch back later—your playlists and favorites remain saved.
What is Spotify used for the most?
According to Spotify’s latest Wrapped insights and public trend data toward 2026, global listening habits are diverse and highly personalized.
- 🎧 Pop and hip-hop still dominate globally, followed by electronic and Latin-inspired genres
- 📈 Podcasts and long-form audio are growing fast—especially true crime and self-improvement
- 🕐 Listening happens mainly during commutes and evening hours
- 🌍 Local content in your own language plays an increasingly important role
- 🎙️ Storytelling and documentary podcasts are trending worldwide
