How to Lower Your Spotify Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
Spotify costs $12.99 per monthly as of February 2026.
Multiple pricing tiers available — see comparison below.
Spotify Pricing Tiers
Free
Premium Individual
Premium Duo
Premium Family
Free
Premium Individual
Premium Duo
Premium Family
How to Pay Less for Spotify
Save up to $6.00/month with these proven strategies
Retention Offers (1)
3 months at 50% off for users who try to cancel
Save $18 over 3 months
Show Script →
Go to Account → Cancel subscription. Spotify will present a retention offer during the cancellation flow.
Offer varies by market and user history. Most commonly see 3 months at 50% off.
Hidden Discounts (2)
Churn & Return Strategy
Cancel now, wait 14 days, and get a win-back offer:
3 months at 50% off or 3 months free
Delivered via email
Spotify aggressively tries to win back cancelled users with generous discounts.
Free Alternatives (1)
Spotify Free
Spotify's free tier with ads, shuffle-only on mobile
Best Strategy:
Student discount → save $6/mo or cancel and use free tier
Price History
Last updated: February 2026
Subscription prices change frequently. We track Spotify pricing to help you know when rates increase.
Alternatives to Spotify
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spotify Premium worth it?
At $10.99/month, Spotify Premium is worth it if you listen to music daily. You get ad-free listening, offline downloads, and unlimited skips. If you listen less than 1 hour per day, the free tier might be sufficient.
Can I get Spotify cheaper?
Yes! Student discount: $5.99/month with Hulu included. Some phone carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile) include Spotify Premium. If you have 2+ people, Duo ($14.99) or Family ($16.99) plans save money per person.
Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music?
Spotify has the best playlists and discovery features. Apple Music has lossless audio and better integration with Apple devices. YouTube Music includes YouTube Premium (no ads on videos). All cost $10.99/month.
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About Spotify: Music streaming service with millions of songs.