Spotify Premium Duo Price and Features (2025)
Spotify Premium Duo is built for two people living at the same address. For American listeners, it costs $16.99/month and gives both users their own Premium account, with all the benefits of Individual Premium, at a lower combined cost.
Here’s what you get:
- Two separate accounts under one plan
- No ads, ever
- Unlimited skips and song selection
- Offline listening
- Up to 320 kbps streaming
- Access to the shared Duo Mix playlist
- The plan manager gets 15 hours of audiobook listening per month
It's perfect for couples, siblings, roommates, or close friends sharing a household. Please note that this subscription is likely not going to work if you are in two different places.
No Free Trial for Premium Duo
Unlike the Individual plan (which offers a 2-month free trial for new users), Spotify Premium Duo has no trial period. You’ll be billed immediately upon sign-up.
Alternatively, each of you can try the Premium perks by getting the free trial for Spotify's Individual subscription, then deciding if the upgrade is worth the cost.
If you choose to jump right in to the Premium Duo plan, rest assured as there’s no long-term commitment. You can cancel anytime, and both accounts will revert to Spotify Free at the end of the billing cycle.
Why Choose Spotify Premium Duo?
Save Money, Keep Your Own Account
Instead of paying $23.98/month for two Individual accounts, Premium Duo saves you nearly $7 each month, just $8.50 per person.
Private Listening Experience
Each user has their own library, history, Discover Weekly, and Wrapped stats. You won’t see or hear each other’s playlists, ensuring a curated selection for both parties.
Ad-Free, Offline, High-Quality Music
Both users enjoy full Spotify Premium features:
- No ads interrupting your music or podcasts
- Download music and podcasts for offline playback
- High-quality audio at up to 320 kbps
- Unlimited skips and on-demand listening
Bonus Audiobooks (For the Plan Manager)
Spotify includes 15 hours of audiobook listening per month for the Duo plan manager. This perk is tied to the primary account only.
Spotify Blend: The New Way to Share Music on Duo
Spotify Premium Duo used to include a shared Duo Mix playlist. That feature was quietly discontinued in 2022. Today, Spotify recommends using Blend, a more flexible and social alternative that lets two (or more) users merge their music tastes into one evolving playlist.
What Is Spotify Blend?
Blend creates a shared playlist based on your and your partner’s current listening habits. It’s personalized, dynamic, and available to any Spotify users, not just Duo subscribers. Whether you're Premium or on a free plan, Blend lets you:
- Combine your favorite genres, artists, and tracks with someone else
- See which songs came from which person
- Track your Taste Match Score to compare your music compatibility
- Receive daily updates that reflect your changing preferences
It works great as a modern replacement for Duo Mix, and the bonus is you can use it with anyone, not just the person in your Duo plan.
How to Create a Spotify Blend Playlist
Creating a Blend takes less than a minute:
- Open the Spotify app on your phone (iOS or Android)
- Tap the Search icon, then scroll to and tap “Made For You”
- Select “Create a Blend”
- Tap “Invite” and share the invite link via message or app
- Once your partner joins, Spotify automatically creates a shared playlist
You can make multiple Blends with different people. Each one is unique and labeled with the participants’ names. The playlist will refresh daily as your listening habits evolve.
Why Blend Replaces Duo Mix
Duo Mix was restricted to just Premium Duo members and was automatically generated, meaning you couldn’t control or create new versions. Spotify Blend gives you more freedom:
- Works with any Spotify user, not just Duo members
- You can create multiple Blend playlists
- See which tracks come from whom, along with a Taste Match Score
- Keeps your Duo experience fresh and personalized without needing a built-in feature
It’s essentially Duo Mix, but better and more customizable.
Spotify Premium Duo vs. Spotify Premium Individual
| Feature | Duo ($16.99) | Individual ($11.99) |
| Accounts included | 2 | 1 |
| Price per user | $8.50 | $11.99 |
| Spotify Kids app | No | No |
| Audiobook access | 15 hours for plan manager | 15 hours |
| Free trial | No | 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| Offline Listening | Yes | Yes |
Premium Duo Is Great for Travelers Too
Spotify Premium Duo works anywhere, your music, playlists, and downloads travel with you. Just make sure both users verify they live at the same address.
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FAQs
Can I try Premium Duo for free?
No, Spotify Duo does not offer a free trial. You’ll be charged $16.99/month from the start.
Do both users need to live together?
Yes. Spotify requires both accounts to confirm the same address. Occasional re-verification may happen.
Can I switch to or from Duo later?
Yes. You can switch plans or cancel anytime in your account settings. Your playlists and history stay intact. Check out the other plan offerings here.
Do both users get audiobook hours?
No. Only the plan manager receives the 15 hours of audiobook listening each month.
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