Spotify. Pricing model: Freemium. Value metric: Per account per month, plan by household size.
At a glance
| Company | Spotify |
|---|---|
| What it does | Spotify Premium (US) |
| Pricing model | Freemium |
| Value metric | Per account per month, plan by household size |
| Free tier | Ad-supported free tier; Premium 2 months free trial for Individual. |
| Pricing page | www.spotify.com/us/premium/ |
Plans and prices
Prices as published on Spotify's pricing page, checked 27 October 2026. They change often; check the live page before you rely on them.
| Plan | Price | Billing | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $12.99 | monthly | 15 hours/month audiobooks |
| Student | $6.99 | monthly | |
| Duo | $18.99 | monthly | Audiobook hours for plan manager |
| Family | $21.99 | monthly | Up to 6 accounts |
Usage component. Audiobook listening capped at 15 hours/month.
How credits/tokens work. Not applicable.
What changed in 2025–2026
15 Jan 2026: US Individual raised from $11.99 to $12.99 (effective Feb 2026); Duo $16.99 to $18.99.
What you can steal
Pricing
Spotify raises prices in $1 steps with a long free trial and a one-month notice window. Small, regular increases with notice keep churn low.
Sources
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