How to Cancel Spotify Premium in 2026: Quick Guide
Ready to cancel Spotify Premium? Here's how to downgrade to the free tier in under a minute, what changes, and free alternatives worth trying.
Spotify Premium costs $11.99/month for individuals — that's $143.88 per year. If you're not using the offline downloads, ad-free listening, and higher audio quality enough to justify it, here's how to cancel and switch to the free tier.
Spotify Premium Plans & Costs
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly | 5-Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $11.99 | $143.88 | $719.40 |
| Duo | $16.99 | $203.88 | $1,019.40 |
| Family (6 accounts) | $19.99 | $239.88 | $1,199.40 |
| Student | $5.99 | $71.88 | $359.40 |
How to Cancel Spotify Premium
Important: You can only cancel through the Spotify website, not the mobile app.
Desktop / Mobile Browser
- Go to spotify.com/account and sign in
- Scroll to "Your plan"
- Click "Change plan"
- Scroll to "Spotify Free" and select it
- Click "Cancel Premium"
- Spotify will ask why you're leaving — select a reason
- Confirm by clicking "Yes, cancel"
If You Subscribed Through Apple
- Open Settings → tap your name → "Subscriptions"
- Find Spotify and tap "Cancel Subscription"
If You Subscribed Through Google Play
- Open Google Play Store → Profile → "Payments & subscriptions"
- Tap "Subscriptions" → find Spotify → "Cancel subscription"
What Changes After Canceling
| Feature | Premium | Free |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-free listening | Yes | No (ads every few songs) |
| Offline downloads | Yes | No |
| Skip unlimited | Yes | Limited on mobile |
| Audio quality | Up to 320kbps | Up to 160kbps |
| On-demand mobile | Yes | Shuffle only (some playlists) |
What You Keep
- All your playlists — saved and intact
- Your library — liked songs, albums, artists
- Your account — listening history, followers
- Spotify Wrapped — still available on the free tier
Free Alternatives
If you're leaving Spotify entirely, consider these free options:
- YouTube Music (free tier) — Ad-supported, large catalog
- SoundCloud — Great for independent artists
- Pandora (free tier) — Radio-style listening
- Apple Music — 1-month free trial for new subscribers
- Tidal — Free tier available
The Smart Move
Many people find that Spotify Free is "good enough" for casual listening. You keep all your playlists and only deal with occasional ads. Try the free tier for a month before committing to an alternative.
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