Is Spotify Worth It in 2026?
Spotify costs £10.99/mo. Here's whether it's still worth paying for.
Community Verdict
Worth ItWide music library and excellent playlists
Cost Per Use Calculator
Based on avg 30 uses/month
8
Cost per use
£1.37
Annual cost
£132
Best For
- Music lovers
- Podcast enthusiasts
Not Worth It If
- You listen to less than 5 hours of music a month
Price History
Spotify's price has risen 10% since launch.
Free Alternatives
Quality of free alternatives:poor
- Spotify Free
- YouTube Music (free tier)
- BBC Sounds
- SoundCloud
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spotify worth the money?
Our community verdict is: worth it. Wide music library and excellent playlists
How much does Spotify cost?
Spotify costs £10.99/mo (£131.88/year).
Are there free alternatives to Spotify?
Yes, free alternatives include: Spotify Free, YouTube Music (free tier), BBC Sounds, SoundCloud. The quality of these alternatives is poor.