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.

How much does Spotify Premium cost per year?

Spotify Premium costs $12.99/month, which equals $155.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1558.80.

Is Spotify Premium worth it?

At $12.99/month ($1558.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 1 digital album per month to own forever (~$10). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Spotify Premium?

Cancellation difficulty for Spotify Premium is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://support.spotify.com/us/article/how-to-cancel/

What are alternatives to Spotify Premium?

Alternatives to Spotify Premium include: apple-music, youtube-music. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Spotify Premium

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

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$13

Yearly

$156

5 Years

$779

10 Years

$1,559

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,559 on Spotify Premium. That's equivalent to 104 meals out, or 31 books.

Last updated: 2025-01Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueSignificant Issue

Price increased 30% from $9.99 to $12.99 in under 3 years after holding steady for 12 years. Three consecutive annual increases.

Deceptive UIMinor Issue

Free tier experience heavily degraded with shuffle-only playback and frequent audio ad interruptions to pressure upgrades.

Price History2011 - 2025

$10

$11

$12

$13

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When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~July 2029

medium confidence

Predicted Price

$14.18

+$1.19/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

4.5 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+9.1%

Time since last hike:1.1 years

Data points:4 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$12.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$16/mo

Based on 9.1% increases every 4.5 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

1 year5 years10 years

Total spent on Spotify Premium

$779.4

$12.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

Album Download

$10 each

albums

Vinyl Record

$30 each

records

$12 each

CDs

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 77+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $779.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.