Spotify Family Plan pricing and what's included

Spotify Family costs $16.99 per month in the United States. The plan covers up to six people in one household, each with their own account and personalized recommendations. Everyone gets ad-free listening, offline downloads, and the ability to skip songs — the same features as an individual Premium account, just split across multiple people.

Each family member logs in with their own email address and password. Spotify keeps their listening history, playlists, and recommendations separate, so your music doesn't mix with anyone else's. You can see who's in your family group and remove people if needed, but you cannot see what they're listening to.

The plan requires that all six members live at the same address. Spotify periodically checks that people are using the service from the same location. If someone moves out or you add someone who doesn't live with you, Spotify may ask for verification or remove them from the group.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify Family costs $16.99 per month and covers up to six people, making it roughly $2.83 per person if all six slots are used.
  • Each family member gets their own account with ad-free listening, offline downloads, and song skipping — the same Premium features as a solo account.
  • All members must live at the same address, and Spotify checks this periodically by looking at where people stream from.
  • The person who pays for the plan is the account owner and can remove or add family members at any time.
  • If you live alone or with one other person, a cheaper option may be Spotify Duo at $12.99 per month for two people.

How to set up a Family Plan and add members

To start a Family Plan, open Spotify on your phone, tablet, or computer and go to your account settings. Look for "Family Plan" or "Upgrade to Family" and follow the prompts to switch from your current plan. You'll enter a payment method and confirm your home address.

Once your plan is active, you can add up to five other people. In your account settings, find the Family section and select "Invite family members." You can send invitations by email or share a link. The people you invite will receive an email with instructions to create or link their Spotify account. They don't need to pay anything — they're covered under your plan.

New members usually appear in your family group within a few minutes, though it can take up to 24 hours. Once they're added, they can start using all Premium features right away. If someone leaves your household or you want to remove them, you can do that from the same Family section in settings.

When Family Plan makes sense versus other options

Family Plan is the cheapest way to get Premium for multiple people if you have three or more people in your household. With six people, you're paying about $2.83 per person per month. If you have only two people, Spotify Duo at $12.99 per month ($6.50 each) is cheaper than Family Plan.

If you live alone, a single Premium account at $11.99 per month is your only option — you cannot use Family Plan by yourself. Spotify also offers a Student plan at $5.99 per month if you're enrolled in a four-year college or university, which is cheaper than any family option.

Family Plan does not include Spotify Premium for Kids, which is a separate $4.99 per month add-on designed for children under 13. If you want parental controls and age-appropriate content filtering, you would add that on top of your Family Plan cost.

Price differences by country and currency

Spotify Family costs vary outside the United States. In Canada, it's CAD $17.99 per month. In the United Kingdom, it's £16.99 per month. In Australia, it's AUD $19.99 per month. The exact price depends on your country and local taxes, and Spotify updates pricing periodically.

If you travel or move to a different country, your plan price may change to match that country's rate. Spotify bases the price on your billing address, not where you're currently listening. If you change your address in your account settings, your subscription cost will adjust at your next billing date.

What happens if someone in your family moves out

If a family member moves to a different address, they can stay on the plan for a while, but Spotify will eventually ask them to verify their home address or remove them. Spotify checks where people are streaming from and may flag accounts that consistently stream from different locations.

When this happens, Spotify sends a notification asking the person to confirm they still live at the registered address. If they don't, they'll be removed from the Family Plan. The account owner (the person paying) can also manually remove anyone from the group at any time.

If someone moves out and you want to keep them on a Spotify plan, they would need to switch to an individual Premium account at $11.99 per month or a Student plan if they're may be able to access. You cannot keep them on your Family Plan once they no longer live with you.

Comparing Family Plan to Premium and other streaming services

Spotify Premium for one person costs $11.99 per month. Spotify Family at $16.99 per month saves money only if you have at least three people using it. With two people, Duo is cheaper. With one person, Premium is your only choice.

Other music streaming services offer family plans at different prices. Apple Music Family costs $16.99 per month for up to six people — the same price as Spotify. YouTube Music Family is also $16.99 per month for six people. Amazon Music Unlimited Family is $17.99 per month for up to six people. The features and song libraries differ between services, but the family plan pricing is very similar across the major platforms.

If you're already paying for another service's family plan, switching to Spotify Family would cost you the same amount. The decision usually comes down to which service's music library and features you prefer, not the price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Spotify Family if I move around a lot?

Spotify Family requires all members to live at the same address. If you travel frequently or move often, Spotify may flag your account and ask you to verify your home address. If you cannot confirm a permanent household address, you may be removed from the plan and asked to switch to an individual Premium account instead.

What if I want to add someone who doesn't have a Spotify account yet?

When you invite someone to your Family Plan, they can create a new Spotify account as part of the invitation process. They don't need to have an existing account — Spotify will walk them through creating one. Once they're set up, they're immediately covered under your plan.

Can I change who pays for the Family Plan?

No, the person who originally set up the plan is the account owner and the only one who can manage billing and family members. If you want someone else to take over payments, you would need to remove the plan and have them start a new Family Plan under their own payment method. The new owner can then invite everyone back.

Does Spotify Family include podcasts and audiobooks?

Spotify Family includes access to all podcasts on Spotify, which are free to listen to. Audiobooks are available on Spotify but require a separate purchase — they're not included in any Spotify subscription plan. Each family member can listen to podcasts with their own recommendations and saved episodes.

What if I downgrade from Family Plan to a single account?

If you downgrade, all other family members are removed from the plan immediately. They lose access to Premium features and see ads again. You can give them time to switch to their own individual accounts or a different family plan, but they won't have Premium coverage once you downgrade.