Spotify Premium Prices for 2026: All Plans and How to Save Money

As of April 2026, the price of Spotify Premium in France starts at €6.99/month for the Student plan and goes up to €19.99/month for the six-account Family plan, according to Spotify’s official pricing table. The Individual plan has been €11.99/month since the price increase in August–September 2024 (+€1), as confirmed by the Spotify Newsroom. Spotify claims to have over 276 million Premium subscribers worldwide as of late 2025 (Spotify Newsroom, 2025), including 7 to 8 million in France according to IFPI/SNEP estimates.

But behind these numbers, there’s a growing array of plans: Individual, Duo, Family, Student, Mini Prepaid, and 3-month promotional offers. Which one should you choose in 2026, what kind of commitment does it require, and—most importantly—how can you legally split the bill when you’re with family or friends? This guide reviews every Spotify Premium plan, how prices have changed since 2021, and the money-saving options available to everyone.

Key points to remember

• Spotify Premium Individual has cost €11.99 per month in France since September 2024, following a €1 price increase (Spotify Newsroom, 2024).
• The Family plan, priced at €19.99 per month, supports up to 6 accounts, which works out to about €3.33 per member once the plan is fully subscribed.
• The Student plan for €6.99/month is available exclusively to college students, verified through SheerID.
• Spotify will have 713 million monthly active users by the end of 2025, including 276 million Premium users (IFPI, 2025).
• Sharing a Family plan with roommates or friends through the Spliiit marketplace Spliiit the bill into 4 to 6 parts without violating the music service’s terms of use.

How much will Spotify Premium cost in 2026?

The price of Spotify Premium Individual has been set at €11.99 per month in France since September 2024, according to the official pricing table published on www.spotify.com/fr/premium. This is the basic, no-contract rate, billed monthly. The four other plans (Duo, Family, Student, Mini) range from €0.99 per week for the prepaid Mini plan to €19.99 per month for the Family plan with six accounts.

This pricing structure is the result of a gradual increase: €9.99 from 2008 to 2023, then €10.99 in July 2023, and €11.99 since August 2024 in France (Ariase, 2024). The Duo plan also increased from €14.99 to €15.99, and the Family plan from €17.99 to €19.99.

Spotify remains cheaper than Apple Music (€10.99, though there is no Student plan in France) and costs the same as Deezer Premium (€11.99). The service continues to offer 1 free month to eligible new subscribers, and sometimes 3 months during promotional campaigns (JeChange, 2024). For a complete overview, check out our Spliiit music guide or our 2026 music streaming comparison.

What Spotify Premium plans are available?

In April 2026, Spotify offers five Premium plans in France: Individual, Duo, Family, Student, and Mini. Each plan includes access to the same music library (over 100 million tracks, according to the Spotify Newsroom) and ad-free audio, but differs in terms of the number of accounts, eligibility requirements, and billing.

Here is a summary of each official bid:

• Individual — €11.99/month. An adult account, offline listening, unlimited skips, and up to 320 kbps quality on mobile and desktop.
• Duo — €15.99/month. Two Premium accounts for people living at the same address, a shared "Duo Mix" playlist, and the same ZIP code required during sign-up.
• Family — €19.99/month. Up to six Premium accounts at the same address, parental controls, "Family Mix" playlist, access to Spotify Kids.
• Student — €6.99/month. Available only to college students; verification via SheerID; renewable annually up to a maximum of four times.
• Mini — €0.99 per week or €3.99 per month, prepaid mobile plan only, launched in 2024 in France and select target markets (limited to 1 device, 30 offline tracks).

UNIQUE INSIGHT. The real cost difference isn't between Individual and Duo (which is actually more expensive until the second account is maxed out), but between Individual and Family when there are three or more users. With three or more users, the Family plan at €19.99 divided by three comes out to €6.66, which is cheaper than the Student plan. With six users, the cost drops to €3.33.

Please note: Duo and Family plans require a shared address at the time of sign-up. Spotify verifies this requirement using GPS or the provided ZIP code, but does not explicitly prohibit sharing between people who do not live under the same roof, contrary to what is sometimes reported.

Summary table: Spotify Premium pricing by plan

Here is a complete comparison of the five Spotify Premium plans available in France as of April 2026, including the official monthly price, number of accounts, price per user for the full plan, and specific terms and conditions. These rates are those listed on www.spotify.com/fr/premium and confirmed by the Spotify Newsroom as of the 2024 price increase.

• Plan|Official price|Accounts included|Price per user (at full capacity)|Key terms
• Individual|€11.99/month|1|€11.99|None
• Duo|€15.99/month|2|€7.99|Same address (zip code)
• Family|$19.99/month|Up to 6|$3.33|Same address, parental controls
• Student|€6.99/month|1|€6.99|College Student, SheerID
• Mini|€0.99/week|1 (mobile)|≈ €3.99/month|Mobile only, 30 tracks offline

Something else to keep in mind: Spotify doesn't offer discounted annual plans like Qobuz or Tidal. All plans are monthly and can be canceled at any time. You'll be charged for the full month, even if you cancel before the end of the billing period. For instructions on how to cancel, see our guide on canceling Spotify.

Why did Spotify raise its prices in 2024?

Spotify raised its prices by €1 in August–September 2024 in most major markets, including France, increasing the price of the Individual plan from €10.99 to €11.99 (Spotify Newsroom, 2024). The company justified the increase by citing the need to invest in artist royalties, the inclusion of audiobooks in the United States and the United Kingdom, and the operational profitability achieved for the first time in 2024.

This increase follows the one in July 2023 (€9.99 → €10.99). Over the past two years, the price of Spotify Premium in France has thus risen by 20%, a rate comparable to that of Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Deezer over the same period. The IFPI Global Music Report 2025 confirms the correlation between price increases and streaming revenue growth (+10.4% in 2024).

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. From the users' perspective, the monthly impact remains limited (+€1). But when combined with Netflix's price hike (€11.99 → €15.99) and the small increases in each of a household's digital services, the total bill symbolically crosses the €60/month threshold. This is the trigger for the shift toward legal sharing for many subscribers we’re seeing arrive on the marketplace.

In 2024, Spotify also launched a Basic plan priced at €10.99 in certain markets (without audiobooks) to offset the price increase, but this plan is not available in France. French subscribers therefore move directly from the free version to the €11.99 Premium plan.

Spotify Free vs. Premium: What Do You Really Get?

The free version of Spotify remains available indefinitely, but it includes 3 minutes of ads every 15–30 minutes on average, no offline downloads, no unlimited skips on mobile, and a bitrate capped at 160 kbps (Spotify, 2026). Premium unlocks everything, plus 320 kbps quality, offline listening, pilot mode, and expanded personalized mixes.

Here are the main differences:

• Ads: included in the Free plan (audio and video), not included in the Premium plan.
• Skip to section: limited to 6 per hour on mobile for Free users; unlimited for Premium users.
• Offline downloads: Not available with the Free plan; up to 10,000 tracks on 5 devices with the Premium plan.
• Audio quality: up to 160 kbps for the Free plan, 320 kbps for the Premium plan (Spotify HiFi still not available as of April 2026).
• On-demand streaming: limited to shuffle playlists on mobile (Free); unlimited on Premium.

For daily use (1+ hour per day on the go), Premium quickly pays for itself, especially since switching to the Family plan with multiple users brings the individual cost down to under €4. For more details, check out our article “Spotify Free vs. Premium: Is It Worth It?”.

How can I pay less for Spotify Premium in 2026?

There are three legal ways to significantly reduce your Spotify Premium bill: the Student plan (€6.99/month if eligible), switching to a Family plan shared among multiple users, and using the Spliiit marketplace Spliiit join an existing Family plan. All three methods comply with Spotify’s Terms of Service and do not violate any of the platform’s rules.

Details of each option:

1. Student Plan €6.99: If you’re a college or university student (BTS, bachelor’s, master’s, or vocational school), verification via SheerID, renewable for up to 4 years. Save €5/month compared to the Individual Plan, or €60/year.
2. Family Plan for close friends and family: €3.33 per person for up to 6 accounts. Technically, Spotify requires the same billing address at sign-up but does not conduct strict, regular checks on all sessions.
3. Spliiit Marketplace: Join a Family plan already created by someone else, split monthly payments, and reduce your bill by up to 70% without having to create or manage the plan yourself. No hacked apps, no APKs, and no risk of getting banned.

Spotify does not prohibit shared subscriptions among members of the same extended household (most streaming services’ family terms of service are vague on this point). However, sharing via fraudulent APKs or hacked accounts violates the terms of service and risks a ban, as detailed in our analysis of the Spotify Premium APK. The legal route via a shared Family Plan remains the safest option.

ORIGINAL DATA. On the Spliiit marketplace, Spotify Premium Family has been among the top 5 most-searched music platforms since the price increase in September 2024, with a significant rise in search volume compared to the previous six months. The €1 price hike has accelerated the shift toward legal sharing among 25- to 40-year-olds, who are now actively seeking Family plans to join rather than keeping an Individual plan on their own.

To see how sharing works in practice, open the Spliiit marketplace and filter by Spotify. The available offers show how many spots are left in each Family plan.

How do I sign up for Spotify Premium?

To sign up for Spotify Premium, go to www.spotify.com/fr/premium, log in or create a free account, choose your plan (Individual, Duo, Family, Student), enter your payment information, and confirm. The first month is usually free for eligible new subscribers, and your subscription starts immediately, with charges billed to the credit card or PayPal account you provided.

Steps in order:

1. Go to www.spotify.com/fr/premium, preferably using a desktop browser (the offers are easier to read than on mobile).
2. Click "Get Premium" under the plan of your choice.
3. Sign in with an existing account or create a new one (email + password, or Facebook/Google).
4. For students: Verify your status through SheerID by entering your school or university.
5. For Duo or Family: Add the email addresses of the other members after payment, and each person will receive an invitation.
6. Payment by credit card, PayPal, or direct debit. Paysafecard is not accepted directly.

Tip: To get a free promotional month (if available), make sure you haven't already had a Premium subscription in the last 6 to 12 months using the same email address, as Spotify reserves this offer for new users. If you sign up through the Spliiit marketplace Spliiit join an existing Family plan, you don't have to worry about this step, and your payment will start automatically as part of the shared plan.

Spotify Premium Pricing FAQ

What will the actual price of Spotify Premium be in France in 2026?

As of April 2026, Spotify Premium Individual costs €11.99 per month in France, Duo €15.99, Family €19.99, Student €6.99, and Mini €0.99 per week (Spotify). These rates have been in effect since the price increase in August–September 2024 (a €1 increase for Individual, Duo, and Family).

Why did Spotify raise its prices in 2024?

Spotify raised its prices by €1 in August–September 2024 to achieve profitability, increase artist royalties, and fund the addition of audiobooks in English-speaking markets (Spotify Newsroom, 2024). This marks the second consecutive price increase following the one in July 2023.

Does the Spotify Family plan work for people who don't live in the same household?

Technically, Spotify asks for the same address when signing up for Family, but doesn't perform strict, regular GPS checks. Thousands of subscribers share their location via platforms like Spliiit without any issues for over five years, with no widespread account suspensions reported by users.

How much does Spotify Premium cost per person on the full Family plan?

A Family plan costing €19.99 per month, shared among six users, works out to €3.33 per person—nearly €9 less than an Individual account (€11.99). Over the course of a year, the savings amount to about €104 per person, which explains why the Family plan is the most popular option.

Is there a Spotify plan that's cheaper than the Student plan?

Yes: The Mini plan at €0.99/week (about €3.99/month) is the cheapest Spotify plan in France, but it’s limited to mobile devices, one device, 30 offline tracks, and one playlist on the home screen. For a more affordable, full-featured experience, the Family plan shared via Spliiit remains the better value.

Will Spotify Premium increase again in 2026 or 2027?

Spotify Newsroom has not announced any price increases for 2026. Historical data shows a pattern of approximately a €1 increase every 12 to 18 months since 2023, primarily linked to IFPI royalty increases and content investments (IFPI Global Music Report, 2025). A further increase in 2026–2027 cannot be ruled out.

Conclusion: Choosing the Right Spotify Premium Plan in 2026

Spotify Premium prices for 2026 range from €6.99 (Student) to €19.99 (Family, 6 accounts), with the Individual plan at €11.99 serving as the standard rate. To lower your bill without violating the Terms of Service, the most obvious option is still the Family plan, shared among family members or through a legal marketplace that facilitates sharing among multiple users.

Ready to pay up to 70% less for Spotify Premium by joining an existing Family plan? Check out the Spotify deals available on the Spliiit marketplace.