Amazon Music plans compared
Amazon's music service, with a free level, a level included with Prime, and a paid Unlimited level. Amazon Music currently sells 5 plans in the US, from $0 a month. Here is what each one includes and who it suits.
Which Amazon Music plan is right for you?
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Current Amazon Music plans and prices
Verified September 21, 2026 from Amazon Music's official pages. Prices are before tax and can change.
Amazon Music Free
$0 a month
Best for: Someone who wants background music at no cost and does not mind advertisements.
- People who get their own account1
- No advertisementsNot included
- Play any song you want, when you wantNot included
- Save music to listen without internetNot included
- Sound qualityNot verified
Some details of this plan could not be verified from official pages.
Amazon Music included with Prime
$0 a month
Best for: People who already pay for Amazon Prime and want advertisement-free background music at no extra cost.
- People who get their own account1
- No advertisementsIncluded
- Play any song you want, when you wantNot included
- Save music to listen without internetIncluded
- Sound qualityNot verified
Some details of this plan could not be verified from official pages.
Amazon Music Unlimited – Individual
$12.99 a month
Best for: One person who wants to choose any song at any time, in the best sound quality.
- People who get their own account1
- No advertisementsIncluded
- Play any song you want, when you wantIncluded
- Save music to listen without internetIncluded
- Sound qualityBest possible sound, the same as the original recording
Amazon Music Unlimited – Family
$19.99 a month
or $199 a year
Best for: A household where several people each want their own music.
- People who get their own account6
- No advertisementsIncluded
- Play any song you want, when you wantIncluded
- Save music to listen without internetIncluded
- Sound qualityBest possible sound, the same as the original recording
Some details of this plan could not be verified from official pages.
Amazon Music Unlimited – Single Device
Price not verified
Best for: Someone who only listens on one Amazon Echo speaker or Fire TV device.
- People who get their own account1
- No advertisementsIncluded
- Play any song you want, when you wantIncluded
- Save music to listen without internetNot verified
- Sound qualityNot verified
Some details of this plan could not be verified from official pages.
What actually differs between the plans
Only 5 things change as you move up the Amazon Music plans: people who get their own account, no advertisements, play any song you want, when you want, save music to listen without internet, sound quality. Everything else is the same on every plan, so those are the only questions worth asking yourself.
| Plan | Price | People who get their own account | No advertisements | Play any song you want, when you want | Save music to listen without internet | Sound quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Music Free | $0/mo | 1 | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not verified |
| Amazon Music included with Prime | $0/mo | 1 | Included | Not included | Included | Not verified |
| Amazon Music Unlimited – Individual | $12.99/mo | 1 | Included | Included | Included | Best possible sound, the same as the original recording |
| Amazon Music Unlimited – Family | $19.99/mo | 6 | Included | Included | Included | Best possible sound, the same as the original recording |
| Amazon Music Unlimited – Single Device | Not verified | 1 | Included | Included | Not verified | Not verified |
Head-to-head comparisons
- Amazon Music Amazon Music Free vs Amazon Music included with Prime
- Amazon Music Amazon Music included with Prime vs Amazon Music Unlimited – Individual
- Amazon Music Amazon Music Unlimited – Individual vs Amazon Music Unlimited – Family
- Amazon Music Amazon Music Unlimited – Family vs Amazon Music Unlimited – Single Device
Common questions about Amazon Music plans
I already pay for Amazon Prime. Do I get music for free?
Yes, a limited version. Prime members get over 100 million songs with no advertisements, but most of the time the songs play in a random order. To choose any song whenever you like, you need Amazon Music Unlimited, which costs extra.
Do Prime members pay less for Amazon Music Unlimited?
Yes. Amazon lists $11.99 a month (or $119 a year) for Prime members and $12.99 a month for everyone else.
Do I need a special speaker for Amazon Music?
No. It works on a phone, tablet, computer, smart TV and Amazon Echo speakers. You do not need to own an Echo.
Why are some prices on other websites different?
Amazon raised its music prices during 2025 and 2026, so older articles and comparison sites may show the old figures. Always check the price shown on Amazon's own sign-up screen before you agree to pay.
Where this information comes from
- What is Amazon Music? Here's everything you need to know – About Amazon ↗ – checked September 21, 2026
- Amazon Music: How much does it cost? – About Amazon ↗ – checked September 21, 2026
IMPORTANT LIMITATION: amazon.com blocks automated reading of its product and help pages (robots.txt), so the Amazon Music Unlimited pricing page and the Family / Single-Device help pages could not be read. All figures here come from Amazon's own news site, aboutamazon.com. The Individual price is from an article reflecting the current catalog; the Family price is from an article last updated February 2025 and is marked uncertain. A person should confirm Family and Single-Device pricing directly on amazon.com/music/unlimited before this data is published.
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