Before the Spotify Family plan, our house was a musical warzone. Seriously. You’d have my kids blasting the same pop song for the tenth time while my partner was desperately searching for some quiet focus music for a meeting. My own carefully crafted playlists? They were getting invaded by cartoon soundtracks. We were all stuck on one account, and I was just so over the constant bickering over who got to be the DJ.
It was frustrating. Then, I found the Spotify Family Plan, and it solved all our music problems. If your family is tired of sharing and arguing, let me tell you why this plan might be perfect for you, too.
So, What is the Spotify Family Plan Anyway?
Let’s keep it simple. The Spotify Family Plan is a special deal that gives up to six people in the same house their own separate Spotify Premium accounts.
The keyword here is separate. This isn’t one account that everyone shares. Each person gets their own login. That means:
- Everyone has their own private playlists.
- Everyone gets their own music suggestions based on what they like.
- Nobody’s listening will get interrupted when someone else starts playing a song.
Basically, everyone gets their own fancy Premium account, but you’re only paying one bill for the whole group.
How Much Is Spotify Family Plan Costs?
I know this is what you really want to know. How much is a family plan on Spotify?
The Spotify Family Plan costs $19.99 per month.
Let’s think about that for a second. One single Spotify Premium account costs $11.99 a month. If just two people in your family wanted their own accounts, you would already be paying almost $24. With the Family Plan, you can have up to six people for just $20. You start saving money with just two people! For our family of four, it’s a huge saving. We’re paying less than what two separate accounts would cost, but all four of us get the best features. The more people in your family who use it, the more money you save.
Why Pay? A Look at Spotify Free vs. Spotify Premium
You might be wondering, “Why should I pay when I can just use Spotify for free?” I used the free version for years, but there are some big downsides that a Premium plan fixes. The Family Plan gives every single member all the awesome features of Premium.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the biggest differences:
- No More Ads: With Spotify Free, ads interrupt your music all the time. It can really ruin the mood. With Premium, there are zero ads. You get to listen to your music without any breaks. It’s just nonstop music.
- Listen to Music Offline: My favorite feature has to be listening offline. Before, we’d burn through our phone data on car rides. Now, we just download a bunch of playlists before we leave. It’s been a lifesaver on road trips and flights where the Wi-Fi is either terrible or non-existent. Plus, you save a ton on data.
- Play Any Song You Want: On the free mobile app, you often have to shuffle playlists and can’t just pick the one song you want to hear. With Premium, you have total control. You can play any song, any time, in any order.
- Unlimited Skips: Ever been stuck listening to a song you don’t like on the free version? You only get a few skips per hour. With Premium, you can skip as many songs as you want. If you’re not feeling a song, just hit “next.”
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A Cool Bonus: Free Audiobooks!
Here’s another cool thing about the Family Plan. The person who sets up and pays for the account gets 15 hours of free audiobook listening every month. This is a great little extra if you love stories but don’t always have time to sit down and read.
The Good and the Not-So-Good
Let’s be fair. Nothing is perfect. Here are the simple pros and cons of the Spotify Family Plan.
The Good Things:
- Saves You Money: It’s much cheaper than buying separate accounts for everyone.
- Everyone is Happy: With their own accounts, everyone gets to listen to what they love without messing up anyone else’s music.
- Includes Spotify Kids: You get a special app just for young kids. It’s filled with kid-friendly songs and stories. You can also easily block songs with explicit lyrics for any family member.
- It’s Very Easy to Use: Setting it all up takes just a few minutes.
The Not-So-Good Things:
- You Must Live Together: This is the biggest rule. Spotify requires everyone on the plan to live at the same address. This plan won’t work for friends or family who live in different homes.
- Audiobooks are for One Person: Only the main account holder gets the 15 free hours of audiobooks.
How to Get Started with the Family Plan
Getting set up is super easy. I did it in about five minutes.
- One person, who’ll be in charge of the bill, just heads to the Spotify site to sign up for the Family Plan.
- Spotify then gives you an invite link to text or email to everyone else in the house.
- They just click the link, log in, and pop in their address to confirm they live with you.
That’s it! Once their address is confirmed, they are part of the family plan and immediately get all the Premium features.
Are There Other Choices?
Of course, Spotify isn’t your only option:
- Apple Music Family Plan: If your family is all-in on Apple devices, the Apple Music Family Plan is worth a look; it costs the same $16.99 for six people.
- Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan: And if your house is full of Alexa speakers, the Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan is another solid choice, for the price point of $19.99.
- YouTube Music Premium Family Plan: For $16.99 a month, your family gets ad-free music and ad-free videos on the main YouTube app. This is a fantastic deal if your family watches a lot of YouTube.
My Final Thoughts: Is It Worth the Money?
For my family, getting the Spotify Family Plan was one of the best decisions we’ve made. It ended the daily arguments over music, and it saves us a good amount of money every single month.
Honestly, if there are at least two of you in the house listening to music, this plan is a no-brainer. It stopped the remote-control wars in our living room and gave everyone their own musical space back. For what it costs, the peace and quiet (and good music) are totally worth it.
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