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If you’re deciding whether Spotify Duo is right for two people under one roof, or you just need help joining, fixing “address not matching,” or switching plans, this guide walks you through it, step by step.

Key Takeaways about Spotify Duo

  • Price: $16.99/month for 2 separate Premium accounts under one bill (cancel anytime; prices vary by country).
  • Who it's for: Two people at the same home address (couples/roommates)
  • Audiobooks (2025): Only the plan manager gets 15 hours/month from the subscriber catalog; unused hours expire monthly. In some markets, Spotify offers audiobook add-ons that can give members listening hours too (availability and pricing vary).
  • Address verification: Members must confirm the same address (often within 7 days when prompted). Missing verification can remove Premium access and may restrict joining another Duo/Family plan for a period.

What is Spotify Premium Duo

Spotify Duo is a discount plan for two people living at the same address. Each person keeps their own Premium account (separate login, library, and recommendations), while the plan manager pays one monthly bill. After verification, both can listen on their own devices anywhere. 

How Much is Spotify Duo

Spotify Premium Duo costs $16.99/month in the U.S. Pricing and promos vary by country, so always check your local Duo page for the current offer.

  • Value check: two Individual plans are $11.99 each (=$23.98/month), so Duo saves $6.99/month in the U.S.

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Does Spotify Duo offer a free trial or discount?

Availability varies. You can check the current offer directly on your local Duo page. Long-term discounts are uncommon.

Spotify Duo Eligibility & Address Verification

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

  • When verification happens: When a member joins, when the plan manager changes home address, or when Spotify can't confirm details.
  • What to do: Enter the same full home address (street, apartment/unit if applicable) 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.

How to Set Up Spotify Duo (Manager & Member)

Manager:

  1. Open your Spotify Account page on the web and choose Premium Duo
  2. Confirm billing and your home address
  3. Send an invite from your Duo management page

starts Duo from the account page

Member:

  1. Logs into your own account
  2. open the invite link and accept 
  3. Enter the same home address and confirm

accepts the invite

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 You Change the Duo Plan Manager

No. Spotify Duo doesn't support transferring the manager role. To switch managers, the current manager needs to cancel, and then the new manager re-subscribes and re-invites after accounts revert at the end of the billing cycle. 

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 about Spotify Duo 

What you see Fix
Not the same address Re-enter full address on both accounts exactly; resend invite
Address won't autocomplete Type full address → Find; then pick building/street/nearby public place
Member misses email Re-verify as soon as prompted; member may revert to Free
Invite link opens wrong account Log out manager; use private/incognito; reopen invite
Can't change plan/join plan Cancel with partner first→wait until account becomes Free
Countries don't match Ensure both accounts are set to the same country and billing matches

Duo Mix vs Blend (What to Use Now)

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.

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.g, 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) Not included Verified students

Pricing and audiobook rules can vary by market; always confirm your local page. The audio quality of each plan on different devices varies. For each plan's audio quality, go ahead to Spotify Audio Quality Settings to know.

How to Cancel Spotify Duo

You can cancel anytime from the account page. Click Subscription, then tap on the Cancel Premium to switch your account to Free. Premium benefits remain until the end of the current billing period. Refunds depend on your payment method and local policy.

Cancel Spotify Duo

If you cancel the Spotify Duo plan, both accounts will switch to free. To get playlists/albums that can transfer to different services or devices to listen offline, see MusicFab Spotify Converter.

musicfab spotify converter

Disclaimer: Use MusicFab for personal, legitimate purposes only.

FAQs

1.  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.

2. What happens to your existing Premium If you join as a member?

Your individual billing typically stops, and any unused Premium/trial time may be forfeited depending on how you were billed.