Spotify vs Apple Music Price: Which Costs Less in 2026?
Apple Music is a dollar cheaper for one person and two dollars cheaper for Family. Spotify is cheaper for couples because it has a Duo plan.
| Plan | Spotify | Apple Music |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $12.99 | $11.99 |
| Duo (2 people) | $18.99 | No Duo plan |
| Family (up to 6) | $21.99 | $19.99 |
| Student | $6.99 | $6.99 |
Both raised US prices in 2026: Spotify in January (Variety) and Apple in July (Variety).
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US prices, checked Sep 26, 2026. Yearly figure is 12 months at the monthly rate.
What's included
Both include lossless at no extra cost. Spotify Premium adds 15 hours of audiobooks a month for the account holder, and Spotify Student includes Hulu. Apple Music Student includes Apple TV, and Apple Music is also part of the Apple One bundle.
Family plan: Spotify vs Apple Music
Spotify Family is $21.99 and Apple Music Family is $19.99, both for up to six people. Spotify requires everyone to live at the same address. Apple uses Family Sharing.