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Spotify Premium Student vs Premium Individual

Premium Individual costs $6 more a month ($72 a year) than Premium Student. Here is exactly what that extra money buys.

Premium Student

$6.99 a month

Best for: A college student who can prove they are enrolled.

Premium Individual

$12.99 a month

Best for: One person who listens often and wants no advertisements.

Same on both

people who get their own account (1), no advertisements (included), save music to listen without internet (included), sound quality (best possible sound, the same as the original recording).

Which one should you pick?

It depends on what you actually use. Answer a few questions and we'll tell you which plan fits.

Prices and features verified September 21, 2026 from Spotify's official pages (source ↗). Prices are before tax and can change. See all Spotify plans.

Spotify Premium Student vs Premium Individual: which should you pay for? – BetterTier