Spotify Premium Family costs $16.99 per month in the United States
Spotify Premium Family is the plan designed for households with multiple people. In the US, it costs $16.99 per month and covers up to six separate accounts. Each person gets their own login, their own music library, and their own recommendations — the accounts don't interfere with each other.
The price varies by country. In the UK it's £17.99 per month, in Canada it's $17.99 CAD, and in Australia it's $19.99 AUD. Spotify adjusts pricing periodically, so the amount you see when you sign up may differ from these figures.
If you're the only person in your household, Spotify Premium (the individual plan) costs $11.99 per month in the US and covers just one account. The Family plan makes sense when you have at least two people who want their own accounts, since $16.99 divided among six people is cheaper per person than buying individual plans.
Key Takeaways
- Spotify Premium Family costs $16.99 per month in the US and includes up to six accounts, each with separate music libraries and recommendations.
- Each family member needs their own Spotify login and must live at the same address as the account holder to use the plan.
- Spotify Premium Family removes ads, allows offline downloads, and lets you skip unlimited songs — benefits that apply to all six accounts.
- The plan requires a valid payment method and Spotify verifies that members live in the same household, though verification methods vary.
What's included with Premium Family membership
All six accounts on a Premium Family plan get the same features: no ads during playback, the ability to download songs to listen offline, unlimited skips, and higher audio quality (up to 320 kbps). You can also use the plan across different devices — phone, tablet, computer, smart speaker — simultaneously.
Each person's account keeps separate playlists, saved songs, and listening history. Spotify's algorithm learns each person's taste independently, so recommendations won't get mixed up if one household member listens to heavy metal and another listens to jazz.
The plan does not include Spotify Premium for Students (a separate $5.99/month plan that bundles Hulu and Showtime) or Spotify Premium Duo (a two-person plan at $14.99/month). If you need one of those, you would need to purchase it separately.
Who can be on a Premium Family account
Spotify requires that all six account holders live at the same address. This is the main restriction. You cannot add a friend who lives in a different city or a family member in another state, even if you want to split the cost.
Spotify verifies this requirement, though the method has changed over time. The company may ask you to confirm your address, link a payment method with a matching address, or verify through other means. If Spotify suspects members don't live together, it may ask for proof or remove accounts from the plan.
There's no age minimum to be added to a family account, but Spotify's terms of service require that the account holder (the person who pays) be at least 18 years old.
How to set up Premium Family
To start a Premium Family plan, go to spotify.com, click on your profile, and select "Premium Family" from the plan options. You'll enter a payment method and confirm your address. Spotify will then send you a link to invite up to five other people.
Each invited person receives an email with a link to join. They click the link, create or log into their Spotify account, and confirm they live at your address. Once they accept, they're added to the plan and can start using Premium features immediately.
If someone leaves the household, you can remove them from the plan through your account settings. You can then invite someone else to take their spot. There's no limit to how many times you can change members over the life of the plan.
Comparing Premium Family to other Spotify plans
| Plan | Monthly Cost (US) | Number of Accounts | Ad-Free | Offline Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify Free | $0 | 1 | No | No |
| Spotify Premium | $11.99 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Premium Duo | $14.99 | 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Premium Family | $16.99 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
Premium Family is the most economical option if you have three or more people in your household who want their own accounts. At $16.99 per month for six people, that's about $2.83 per person. Three individual Premium plans would cost $35.97 per month.
Premium Duo ($14.99/month) is worth considering if only two people in your household want Premium features and you want to avoid Spotify's household verification. However, you still need to live together according to Spotify's terms.
Payment and billing for Premium Family
The account holder (the person who sets up the plan) pays the full $16.99 per month. Spotify charges this to the payment method on file — a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. The charge appears once per month on the same date you started the plan.
If your payment method fails, Spotify will attempt to charge it again over the next few days. If it continues to fail, your Premium Family plan will pause, and all six accounts will lose Premium features until payment goes through.
You can change your payment method anytime through your account settings. You can also pause or cancel the plan at any time; Spotify won't charge you again after the current billing period ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Premium Family if I live with roommates instead of family?
Yes. Spotify Premium Family is for any group of up to six people who live at the same address, whether they're related or not. The plan is designed around the household, not the family relationship.
What happens if someone on my Premium Family plan moves out?
You can remove them from the plan through your account settings, and they'll lose Premium features on their account. You can then invite someone else to take their spot. If they move out but stay on the plan without your knowledge, Spotify may detect the address mismatch and remove them.
Can I switch from Premium Family to a single Premium plan?
Yes. You can downgrade to Spotify Premium at any time through your account settings. The change takes effect at the start of your next billing cycle. All other accounts on the Family plan will lose access to Premium features.
Does Premium Family include Spotify Premium for Students?
No. Premium Family and Premium for Students are separate plans. If you or someone in your household is a student and want the student plan (which includes Hulu and Showtime), you would need to purchase that separately at $5.99 per month.
Can I share my Premium Family login with someone who doesn't live with me?
Spotify's terms of service say no — each person should have their own account on the plan and live at the same address. Sharing a single login violates the terms. If Spotify detects this, it may remove accounts or cancel the plan.