So you‘re thinking of canceling your Spotify Premium subscription? Not so fast, friend! 👀 Before you pull the plug, let me walk you through everything you should know first.
I‘ve been a Spotify user for over 5 years now, so I know the ins and outs of this streaming music service. My goal today is to arm you with enough details to decide if ditching Premium makes sense, or maybe there‘s something you missed that‘s worth holding onto.
Either way, I‘ve got you covered! 😎
Spotify Premium 101: An Overview
First things first, why pay for Spotify Premium at all when there‘s a free version?
Premium gives you perks like:
- Ad-free listening
- Unlimited skips and downloads
- Higher quality streams
- Personalized playlists tailored just for your tastes
- Offline listening when internet is unavailable
- And more…
Seems great, but at $9.99 per month it adds up. And Twitter is full of people threatening to #CancelSpotify these days!
But before you join in, let‘s break down everything you need to know:
Cost Over Time for 1 Spotify Premium Account
| Months Used | Total Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 Month | $9.99 |
| 6 Months | $59.94 |
| 12 Months | $119.88 |
| 24 Months | $239.76 |
Yikes! No wonder canceling feels tempting after using Premium for years.
Now let‘s compare your options…
Free vs Premium: Key Differences
If Premium isn‘t right for you, here‘s what to expect with the freebie Spotify option:
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0/month | $9.99/month |
| Ads | Yes | No ads |
| Listen offline | No | Yes |
| Unlimited skips | No | Yes |
| Audio quality | Standard, ~160 kbps | Very high, 320 kbps |
| Mobile app access | Limited | Full access |
As you can see, free users still get Spotify access but lose out on some nice-to-haves. Before deciding, check if you actually use the Premium perks regularly. If not, read on to cancel worry-free!
Step-By-Step Guide to Canceling Premium
Follow these exact steps to cancel Premium and avoid surprise fees:
Step 1: Log Into Your Account
You can only cancel Premium through the desktop site for now. So open Spotify.com and login using your credentials:
Once access is granted, move onto Step 2.
Step 2: Go to Account Settings
Click your profile picture => Account => Available plans:
This brings up your subscription details. Time to pull the plug!
Step 3: Confirm Cancellation
Under your membership details, click "Cancel Premium" then confirm by selecting "Yes, cancel".
And that‘s officially it! Your Premium access will continue until your next renew date before downgrading to a free account.
Easy enough right? 😅
Now for some FAQs…
FAQ: Canceling & Losing Premium
Let‘s recap what happens when you downgrade from paid Spotify Premium:
Will my playlists and library be deleted?
Nope! You‘ll keep all saved albums, artists and custom playlists after cancelling Premium.
Can I download my playlist songs to re-listen offline?
Unfortunately not – downloading ability gets removed after you cancel and revert to the free tier.
What if I change my mind later on?
No worries. You can reactivate Premium anytime by resubscribing (and sadly repaying).
Will I get a refund for the time left in my billing cycle?
Spotify does not offer prorated refunds if you cancel Premium mid-cycle. The service will simply turn off auto-renew going forward.
Can I use my remaining Premium time after cancelling?
Yes! Premium access continues until your next renew date after cancellation processes. Make the most of it!
And there you have it. Still want to say bye to Premium? Just follow the 3 simple steps to cancel your Spotify subscription without losing your entire music library.
Let me know if any other questions come up! Happy listening 🎧
