Apple Music
Music
Individual. Best for Apple ecosystem, lossless and spatial audio included free, no podcasts
Music head-to-head
Side-by-side comparison of Apple Music and Spotify subscription plans, pricing, and features.
Plan comparison
Music
Individual. Best for Apple ecosystem, lossless and spatial audio included free, no podcasts
Music
Individual. Best discovery algorithms, largest podcast library, most popular music app worldwide
Feature matrix
| Detail | Apple MusicIndividual | SpotifyIndividual |
|---|---|---|
| Default plan | Individual | Individual |
| Monthly price | $10.99 | $12.99 |
| Annual cost | $131.88 | $155.88 |
| Plans available | 2 | 4 |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Annual option | No | No |
Apple Music plans
Lossless audio • Spatial Audio
Up to 6 people • Family Sharing
Spotify plans
Ads • Basic mobile controls
Ad-free • Offline downloads
2 Premium accounts • Shared bill
Up to 6 accounts • Kids controls
FAQs
Apple Music is $2.00 per month cheaper on the default plan (Individual at $10.99/mo). Over a year, that is $24.00 in savings.
Apple Music: Best for Apple ecosystem, lossless and spatial audio included free, no podcasts Spotify: Best discovery algorithms, largest podcast library, most popular music app worldwide
Apple Music: 1-month free trial. 3 months free with eligible new Apple devices.. Spotify: Intro offer on Individual plan. Check the official page for the current free or discounted period.
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