How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

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Apple Music vs Spotify Premium

Which subscription costs less over time?

Apple Music saves you $240 over 10 years

That's $2/month or $24/year less

CHEAPER OPTION

Apple Music

Apple's music streaming with lossless audio and spatial audio included.

Monthly$11

Yearly$132

5 Years$659

10 Years$1,319

Cancellation:

Easy

Spotify Premium

Ad-free music streaming with offline downloads and high-quality audio.

Monthly$13

Yearly$156

5 Years$779

10 Years$1,559

Cancellation:

Easy

Cost Breakdown

Timeframe	Apple Music	Spotify Premium	Difference
Monthly	$11	$13	$2
6 Months	$66	$78	$12
1 Year	$132	$156	$24
2 Years	$264	$312	$48
5 Years	$659	$779	$120
10 Years	$1,319	$1,559	$240

The Bottom Line

Apple Music is the more affordable option at $11/month compared to Spotify Premium's $13/month.

Over 10 years, choosing Apple Music saves you $240. That's enough to buy a few good books.