Spotify Premium Family vs Apple Music Family
Both are worth splitting — but not equally. Here's how they stack up on seats, price and savings (prices shown in USD; open the savings calculator for your own country).
| Plan | Seats | Solo price | Per seat | Saved / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify Premium Family | 6 | $11.99/mo | $4.21/mo | $93.30 |
| Apple Music Family | 6 | $19.99/mo | $3.83/mo | $193.90 |
The short answer
Same idea, six seats each, and in most countries within a currency unit or two of each other. The deciding factor is the ecosystem: Apple Music Family rides on Family Sharing, which can also carry iCloud+ and Apple TV+.
Which should you split first?
Apple Music if the group is mostly on iPhones and you want to share storage too. Spotify if the group is mixed, or if podcasts matter.
- Spotify Premium Family — 6 seats, 65% off retail per seat.
- Apple Music Family — 6 seats, 81% off retail per seat.
- Hosting either plan pays you back: your own seat is effectively free once the family fills.
What to watch out for
Apple limits how often a person can move between Family Sharing groups. Check before you approve someone who just left another family.
Full setup instructions and the household rules for each are in the Spotify Premium Family guide and the Apple Music Family guide.