Spotify vs Apple Music

Side-by-side comparison of price, value, cancellation difficulty, and retention offers.

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Spotify

£10.99/mo

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Apple Music

£10.99/mo

Spotify easier to cancel
SpotifyMetricApple Music
£10.99/moCurrent price£10.99/mo
£9.99/moPrice at launch£9.99/mo
2 (+10%)Price increases1 (+10%)
Very Easy
Cancellation difficulty
Easy
PossibleRetention offer likelihoodPossible
4 availableFree alternatives4 available

Our Verdict

Spotify and Apple Music are priced identically. If you do need to cancel, Spotify is easier to leave than Apple Music.

Which should you cancel?

Spotify costs more and has a reasonable chance of offering a retention deal if you try to cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Spotify or Apple Music?

Both services cost the same at £10.99/mo.

Which is easier to cancel, Spotify or Apple Music?

Spotify is easier to cancel with a difficulty rating of 1/5 compared to Apple Music at 2/5.

Which has better retention offers, Spotify or Apple Music?

Spotify has a medium likelihood of offering a retention deal, while Apple Music has a medium likelihood.

Has Spotify raised prices more than Apple Music?

Spotify has raised prices by 10% since launch, while Apple Music has raised prices by 10%.