Current Spotify Premium Prices in 2026
Spotify has now settled into four main Premium tiers. Each one targets a different kind of user, and the pricing reflects that. Here's what each plan costs and what's included:
Individual
$12.99/moBest for: Solo listeners
- ✓ 1 account
- ✓ Ad-free music
- ✓ Offline downloads
- ✓ 320kbps audio
- ✓ Unlimited skips
Student
$6.99/moBest for: Verified students
- ✓ All Individual features
- ✓ Hulu (ad-supported)
- ✓ Showtime included
- ✓ Requires .edu verification
Duo
$16.99/moBest for: Two people, same address
- ✓ 2 Premium accounts
- ✓ Duo Mix playlist
- ✓ All Premium features
- ✓ Must live together
Family
$19.99/moBest for: Households
- ✓ Up to 6 accounts
- ✓ Family Mix playlist
- ✓ Parental controls
- ✓ All Premium features
How Much Has Spotify Gone Up?
To put it in perspective — Spotify's Individual plan was $9.99/month back in 2021. It went to $10.99 in 2023, then $11.99, and now sits at $12.99/month in 2026. That's a 30% price increase in five years. The Family plan went from $15.99 to $19.99 over the same period.
For students, the deal is still very strong at $6.99 — especially with Hulu bundled in. But for everyone else, the cost adds up fast. $12.99/month is $155.88 per year. That's real money for a music streaming service.
Are There Cheaper Ways to Get Premium?
Annual Prepay
Spotify occasionally offers annual plan discounts, typically 2 months free when you pay upfront. Keep an eye on promotional periods — Black Friday and new-user trials are your best bets.
Gift Cards
Spotify gift cards sold at retail stores are sometimes discounted. You can occasionally find 3-month Premium cards for less than the standard rate at big box stores.
Spotify Premium APK — Free Option
The most direct answer to high pricing: Spotify Premium APK v9.1.6.1739. This modified version of the official app unlocks every Premium feature — ad-free music, offline downloads, unlimited skips, 320kbps audio, on-demand playback — at absolutely no cost. No subscription, no payment, no trial period that expires.
It works on any Android device running 5.0 or above, requires no root access, and is updated regularly to match the latest official Spotify version. For Android users who want full Premium features without paying $155/year, it's the obvious choice.
Bottom Line
Spotify Premium is genuinely a great product — but the price has crept up to the point where it's hard to recommend at full price for individual users, especially when there are free alternatives that deliver identical features. If you're a student, $6.99 with Hulu is a solid deal. For everyone else, Spotify Premium APK v9.1.6.1739 is worth a look.