What is Spotify Premium Duo?

Spotify Duo is a discount plan for two people living at the same address, each with their own Premium account, billed together by one plan manager. You can listen anywhere after verification.

How Much is Spotify Duo?

In the United States, it is $16.99/month, billed to the plan manager; cancel anytime.

What You Actually Get on Duo (2025 features)?

 
  • • Two separate Premium accounts (no shared logins, personalized recommendations)
  • • Ad-free listening, offline downloads, unlimited skips.
  • • Audiobooks: 15 hours/month from the subscriber catalog for the plan manager; members don't get the base hours. (In 2025, Spotify introduced Audiobooks+ add-ons that can give plan members hours in select markets.)
  • Tip: If audiobooks matter for both of you, check whether Audiobooks+ for Plan Members is available in your country; the rollout is market-dependent. 

Spotify Duo Eligibility & Address Verification

Spotify Duo is for two people living at the same home address. Spotify verifies the address it doesn't track your live location.

  • Who's eligible: Two people who share the same home address(couples, roommates)
  • When verification happens: When a member joins, when the plan manager changes home address, or when Spotify can't confirm your details.
  • What to do: Enter the same home address on both accounts and finish verification within 7 days
  • If you miss it: The member is moved to Free and is locked from joining another Duo/Family plan for 12 months.

Tip: Include the full address (street, apartment/unit) exactly as it appears on mail or utility bills.

How to Set Up Spotify Duo? (Manager & Member)

  1. The manager starts Duo from the account page and confirms billing.
  2. Send an invite from your Duo page.
  3. Member logs into their own account, accepts the invite, and enters the same home address.
  4. If asked later,re-verify the address on time. 

Note: If you're sharing a laptop/phone, log out the manager before opening the invite link, so the
member doesn't join with the wrong account. Incognito window helps if the link seems "stuck."

Can I Change the Duo Plan Manager?

No. You can't "hand off" the manager role. To switch managers, cancel and re-create the plan under the new
owner after accounts revert to Free at the next billing date.

Other things to know:

  • Switching plans: If you pay Spotify directly, change plans from your account page. If you pay via a partner (carrier), cancel with them first, wait until your account reverts to Free, then sign up again.
  • Billing: Only the plan manager is charged the full amount, even if a new member joins.
  • Joining from an Individual: When a paying Individual joins as a member, their old billing stops; any remaining trial/paid time on the member is typically forfeited. (Manager's leftover credit follows the manager.)

Troubleshooting: Can't Join Duo or Address not Matching

Fix the address check:

  1. Enter the exact home address (full street, unit number if applicable); if autocomplete fails, type the address fully and click Find.
  2. If the manager changed address, members must re-verify.
  3. Verify within 7 days when Spotify emails you.
  4. Partner billing can block changes; cancel with the carrier first.

If you keep seeing "not the same address," try re-sending the invite, logging out on shared devices, or
opening the link in a private window. 

Duo Mix vs Blend (What to Use Now)?

You may wonder if Duo Mix still exists. The answer is No. Duo Mix was retired. Use Blend to make a shared, auto-updating playlist reflecting both tastes.

Start a 2-person Blend, then pin it to both accounts' libraries for a "Duo Mix-like" experience that survives plan changes.

Bonus: MusicFab — Download & Keep Spotify Music Across Devices

If you cancel the Spotify Duo plan, both accounts will switch to free. To make sure you can listen to Spotify music without limits, MusicFab Spotify Converter is an ideal option.

MusicFab lets you download and convert music from Spotify in high quality at up to 320 kbps. It supports you in converting Spotify songs to common audio formats like MP3/FLAC/WAV/M4A, and more for flexible listening.

musicfab spotify converter

Key Features:

  • Batch download playlists, albums, or podcasts at 20x speed
  • Save ID3 tags and lyrics
  • Built-in web browser
  • Support both free and premium accounts
  • Free to download 3 songs before you buy

Benefits of Using MusicFab:

  • Get playlists/albums that can transfer to different services or devices to listen online or offline
  • No matter your plans, you can keep downloaded files in your preferred format

Disclaimer: Use MusicFab for personal, legitimate purposes only.

How to Choose Different Spotify Plans?

For two people living together, Duo usually beats paying for two Individual plans. If you might add a third
person soon (e.q, a roommate arrives), Family can be better long-term. Use this quick comparison:

Plan (US) Accounts included Audiobook hours (base) Best for
Individual 1 15h (owner) Solo listener
Duo 2 15h (manager only) Two people, same address
Family Up to 6 15h (manager only) 3–6 under one roof
Student 1 (eligibility required) 15h (owner) Verified students

Pricing and audiobook rules can vary by market; always confirm your local page.

FAQs

1. What is Spotify Duo, and who's eligible?

Two people living at the same address, each with their own Premium account, are billed by one plan manager. 

2. How much is Spotify Duo in the US?

$16.99/month; cancel anytime. 

3. Does Duo Mix still exist?

No. Use Blend instead for a shared playlist.

4. How do audiobook hours work on Duo?

Base Premium gives 15 hours/month to the plan manager.Audiobooks+ add-ons can give members hours in select markets.

5. Can I change the plan manager?

No. To switch managers, cancel, and set up a new plan under the new owner.

6. Why can't I join due to "address not matching"?

Enter the exact home address, re-verify within 7 days, avoid partner billing conflicts, and try a fresh invite/private window if needed. 

7. Can We Use Duo While Living Apart?

Duo is for two people living at the same home address. After verification, you can listen from different locations (traveling, work, school), but if the home address changes or Spotify can't confirm info, re-verification is required.