The Complete Guide to Spotify Premium Family Pricing and Features
Spotify Premium Family offers incredible value for households looking to share premium music streaming under one plan. Let me break down exactly what it costs and what you get, since I’ve helped many friends set this up for their families.
Current Spotify Premium Family Pricing
The Spotify Premium Family plan costs $15.99 per month in the US, which covers up to 6 individual accounts for family members living at the same address. When you do the math, that works out to just about $2.67 per person if you use all six slots – a significant savings compared to individual premium accounts at $9.99 each.
What’s Included in the Family Plan
Beyond just sharing the subscription cost, each family member gets their own dedicated premium account with:
– Ad-free listening
– Offline downloads
– Higher quality audio streaming
– Individual playlists and recommendations
– Separate listening history
– Personal saved libraries
Exclusive Family Features
There are also some special features only available on family plans:
– Family Mix: A shared playlist that combines everyone’s music taste
– Parental Controls: Set explicit content filters for young listeners
– Family Hub: Central dashboard to manage all accounts
How to Sign Up and Add Members
Setting up a family plan is straightforward. The primary account holder needs to:
1. Visit Spotify’s Premium page
2. Choose the Family plan option
3. Send invites to family members via email
4. Verify that everyone lives at the same address
Important Requirements to Know
There are a few key things to keep in mind:
– All members must reside at the same physical address
– The plan owner must periodically verify the home address
– Members can’t be part of other Spotify Family plans
– Individual Premium accounts need to be converted when joining
Is It Worth the Cost?
In my experience helping families set this up, Premium Family is absolutely worth it if you have at least 2-3 people who regularly use Spotify. The cost savings are substantial compared to individual plans, and the family-specific features add genuine value. Even for smaller households, the parental controls and shared playlists make it an attractive option.
Remember, you don’t need to use all six slots immediately – you can start with just a few family members and add more later as needed. The flexibility and value make it one of the best family subscription deals in music streaming.
