Spotify Family costs $16.99 per month in the United States
Spotify Family is $16.99 a month and covers up to six people in one household. Each person gets their own account, their own recommendations, and their own listening history — the accounts do not share what you play. You can add or remove people from the plan whenever you want, and each person can use Spotify on their own device at the same time.
The price is the same whether you have two people on the plan or six. If you live alone or with one other person, you are paying for slots you do not use, so a single plan at $11.99 a month might cost less overall. If you have four or more people in your household, Family usually costs less per person than if each of you paid for an individual plan.
Spotify also offers Spotify Duo for $16.99 a month, which covers two people and is the same price as Family. The difference is that Duo is meant for two people only and has fewer features — you cannot create a family group or set parental controls. Most households with two or more people find Family a better value.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify Family is $16.99 per month for up to six people, and each person gets their own account with separate recommendations and listening history.
- All six people can listen at the same time on different devices without interrupting each other.
- You can add or remove household members whenever you want, and there is no contract or commitment period.
- Family costs less per person than individual plans if you have four or more people, but costs more if you have only one or two.
- Spotify Premium (single account) is $11.99 per month, and Spotify Duo (two people) is also $16.99 per month.
How many people can use Spotify Family at once
All six people on a Spotify Family plan can listen to music at the same time. Each person needs their own device — a phone, tablet, computer, or speaker — but there is no limit on how many devices can play music simultaneously. If two people want to listen to different songs at the same time, they can.
This is different from some other music services. Apple Music allows six people to listen at once on a Family plan, and Amazon Music Unlimited allows the same. YouTube Music Family also allows six simultaneous streams. Spotify does not limit you by the number of streams the way some services do — you just need one device per person.
What you get with Spotify Family that you do not get with Premium
The main difference between Spotify Family and Spotify Premium (the single-account plan) is that Family lets multiple people use the service. Both plans remove ads, let you download songs to listen offline, and let you skip as many songs as you want. Both play songs in high quality on most devices.
Spotify Family also includes Family Mix, a playlist that combines songs from everyone on the plan based on what you all listen to. You can turn this off if you do not want it. Family plans also come with parental controls — you can mark certain songs or albums as explicit and block them from accounts you set up for children under 13.
Premium does not include parental controls or Family Mix because it is a single account. If you need to control what a child listens to, Family is the only Spotify plan that offers this.
How to add or remove people from your Family plan
To add someone to Spotify Family, open the Spotify app or go to spotify.com, go to your account settings, and select "Manage Family." Click "Send Invite" and enter the email address or Spotify username of the person you want to add. They will receive an invitation and can accept it on their own device. Once they accept, they become a member of your plan.
To remove someone, go back to "Manage Family" and click the remove button next to their name. They lose access to Spotify immediately, but their playlists and saved songs stay on their account if they later sign up for their own plan. You can add or remove people as often as you want — there is no limit on how many times you can change your Family group.
Everyone on the plan must have a Spotify account. If someone does not have one yet, they can create one for free before you send them an invite. The person you add does not need to pay anything — the $16.99 monthly charge covers all six members.
Spotify Family versus Premium and Duo side by side
| Plan | Price per month | Number of people | Simultaneous streams | Parental controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify Premium | $11.99 | 1 | 1 | No |
| Spotify Duo | $16.99 | 2 | 2 | No |
| Spotify Family | $16.99 | 6 | 6 | Yes |
Whether Spotify Family is worth it for your household
If you live with three or more people who each listen to music regularly, Spotify Family usually costs less per person than if you each bought Premium. With four people, you pay about $4.25 per person per month instead of $11.99. With six people, you pay about $2.83 per person per month.
If you live alone or with one other person, Premium or Duo might make more sense. One person pays $11.99 for Premium. Two people can split Duo at $8.50 each, which is cheaper than Premium. Two people on Family pay $8.50 each, which is the same as Duo but gives you parental controls if you need them.
If you have children in your household, Family is the only Spotify plan with parental controls, so it may be worth the cost even if you have fewer than four people. If you do not need parental controls and have only one or two people, Premium or Duo will cost less.
How Spotify Family compares to Apple Music and Amazon Music family plans
Apple Music Family is $16.99 per month for up to six people, the same price and size as Spotify Family. Amazon Music Unlimited Family is $14.99 per month for up to six people, which is $2 cheaper than Spotify. YouTube Music Family is $18.99 per month for up to six people, which is $2 more expensive than Spotify.
All four services let all six people listen at the same time. Spotify and Apple Music both include parental controls. Amazon Music and YouTube Music do not offer parental controls on their family plans. If you want the lowest price for a family plan, Amazon Music is the cheapest option. If you want parental controls and the lowest price, Spotify and Apple Music are tied.
The choice between them usually comes down to which songs and artists are available on each service and which one you already use. All four services have nearly the same music library, so the difference is usually small.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can people on my Spotify Family plan listen from different locations?
Yes. Spotify Family does not require everyone to be in the same house. You can add anyone with a Spotify account, and they can listen from anywhere. However, Spotify's terms say Family is meant for people who live together. If Spotify detects that members are in very different locations regularly, it may ask you to verify that you live in the same household.
What happens if someone leaves my Family plan?
When you remove someone from your Family plan, they lose access to Spotify immediately. If they want to keep listening, they will need to sign up for their own Premium plan at $11.99 per month. Their playlists and saved songs remain on their account, so they do not lose that data.
Can I use Spotify Family if I move to a different country?
Spotify Family is tied to the country where you set up the plan. If you move, you may need to update your payment method and billing address. The price may change depending on the country you move to, since Spotify prices vary by region. Contact Spotify support if you move internationally.
Do I need a credit card to add someone to my Family plan?
No. The person you add needs a Spotify account, but they do not need a credit card or payment method. You pay the $16.99 monthly charge on your own card, and it covers all six members. Each person just needs to accept the invite and sign into their own account.
Can I switch from Premium to Family without losing my playlists?
Yes. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay on your account when you switch to Family. You will use the same Spotify account, just on a Family plan instead of Premium. The switch happens immediately once you upgrade.