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Switch from Your Existing Spotify Premium Family Plan to Basic Family Plan & Save $3/Month (Save $36/Year) @ Spotify

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Switch from Your Existing Spotify Premium Family Plan to Basic Family Plan & Save $3/Month (Save $36/Year) @ Spotify
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drezy on 17/07/2025 - 15:41 spotify.com (2067 clicks)
Last edited 17/07/2025 - 18:25 by 2 other users

As a Spotify Premium Family $23.99/month subscriber, I was looking at the available plans and discovered Basic Family which is exactly the same, without the 15 hours per month Audio Books access, which I never use anyway and is $3 cheaper at $20.99 a month. I promptly made the switch and the change will occur on my next billing cycle.

So I thought I'd share this to other subscribers who may not use Audio Books and want to save $36 a year!

Update: going by the comments on this deal, it appears Basic Family can only be seen and switched to by existing Spotify Premium Family subscribers or may be targeted to certain users ?

How to switch between Spotify Plans:

  1. Log in: Go to the Spotify website and log in to your account.
  2. Access Account Settings: Navigate to your account page.
  3. Manage your plan: Look for the "Manage your plan" or "Subscription" section, and click on "Change plan".
  4. Select your new plan: Browse the available options and choose the plan you want to switch to. This could be a different premium plan (like Duo or Family), or a downgrade to the Basic plan.
  5. Confirm and finalize: Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your selection. Spotify will guide you through the process, which may include confirming your payment details or verifying your eligibility for certain plans.
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Comments

  • Churna on 17/07/2025 - 15:43
    +36

    Whilst this post will probs deleted, it's an awesome option for people to swap to this to save on something most people didn't realise they even had

    • guidedlight on 17/07/2025 - 17:45
      +4

      It’s similar with YouTube Premium Lite.

      The only thing you miss out on (over YouTube Premium) is background videos, YouTube Music, and it does include ads on Music Videos, with an $8/month saving.

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/909321

      • G-rig on 17/07/2025 - 17:56
        +5

        You also don't get downloads and background play (which is great if you listen to youtube music vids with screen off).

        • guidedlight on 17/07/2025 - 22:00
          +1

          I agree it’s not suitable for music. I have Apple Music, which has music videos so I don’t need YouTube for this.

        • eddomak on 18/07/2025 - 22:58

          Are you referring to the different YouTube versions?
          For Spotify Family Premium -> Spotify Family Basic this doesn't seem to be what they are saying.
          https://support.spotify.com/au/article/spotify-basic/ says that "Plan members each have their own accounts with offline and ad-free music listening".

      • Churna on 17/07/2025 - 18:36
        +25

        that sounds like a terrible downgrade

      • BartholemewH on 17/07/2025 - 19:58

        So what do you get? And why wouldn't you use Brave browser instead?

      • ozchobie on 17/07/2025 - 23:05

        Not really a similar comparison. You lose 1 thing on the above deal, you lose a lot in this.

    • Dr Phil on 18/07/2025 - 09:06

      How many people knew you can get Spotify for FREE!

      No need to sign up and pay for any plan

      • eccaz on 18/07/2025 - 16:02
        -1

        For people whose time is not valuable.

      • G-rig on 18/07/2025 - 19:47
        -1

        Ads lol, f that

    • kungfuman on 18/07/2025 - 13:40

      or just keep hoping from one free trial to the next :D

  • Kramo on 17/07/2025 - 15:44
    +6

    Probably not a deal, but just switched over. Thanks for the tip!

  • bienvenu on 17/07/2025 - 15:45
    +9

    Thanks, didn't know it was an option!

  • tjc589 on 17/07/2025 - 15:48
    +2

    Thanks for the tip

  • pichxlonco on 17/07/2025 - 15:49
    +7

    Damn, no basic family plan in turkey

    • I Smell Pennies on 17/07/2025 - 17:29
      +1

      $4 still better than $20 ;)

      • pichxlonco on 17/07/2025 - 18:10

        Will, we could still have gotten a 10% discount

      • Eskibar on 17/07/2025 - 18:20

        Do you know if this is still possible to do?

        • harro112 on 17/07/2025 - 22:04
          +1

          I tried getting a family plan using that method recently but no joy - individual is fine tho.

          • pichxlonco on 18/07/2025 - 01:39

            @harro112: I've had it for more than a year, i think. My method is to create a completely new Gmail account in turkey, and then creating a new User on my android phone where i make that account the primary (and only) one, so that all payments will default to it (you create android user like you have different users in windows, with their own files and apps). Using a vpn to connect to Turkey, i sign up for Spotify, and when i have to pay, i set payment to go through gpay linked to my completely new turkey account, and with an aus ccard (i use UpBank). I can then switch back to my normal Android user account.

            I then invite family members who need to switch their spotify account to turkey first (via vpn) and then they can join the family plan.

            I get charged monthly the Turkish lira rate and my bank converts it to aud.

            So far there has only been one time where all other family members where removed from the plan automatically (except the main account for the family plan linked to my Google turkey gmail), but i just had to invite them one by one again

      • isthisreallife22 on 17/07/2025 - 21:12

        Hmm I was under the impression nothing there works anymore. Interesting

  • jv on 17/07/2025 - 15:49

    I didn't even know it was an option. 😲

    I can only see the $23.99 plan ????

  • fAffY on 17/07/2025 - 15:51
    +25

    Not technically a bargain sure but please don't remove this post mods! it's super useful! Thanks OP

    • topherboi on 21/07/2025 - 10:44

      What is technically a bargain?

  • kkp4deals on 17/07/2025 - 15:51

    No Basic Family Plan in Australia

    • Lachy2437 on 17/07/2025 - 16:02
      +4

      It is below premium family on the account page which is a bit deceptive.

        • banana365 on 17/07/2025 - 17:38
          +1

          Yes it is, if you're logged into an account with Premium Family which, as it's only available if you have Premium Family, makes total sense.

          • beesquared on 17/07/2025 - 19:01
            +4

            @banana365: As much as it hurts, i have the agree with JV. I am on a Premium Family plan for $23.99. When going to the change plan, i see Premium Family as my current subscription, but no Family basic, only Premium Individual, Student and Duo.

  • songsong on 17/07/2025 - 15:52

    I don't see an option for Basic family for me :(

    • songsong on 17/07/2025 - 15:53

      "Basic is available for previously existing Premium subscribers. Eligible subscribers will see Basic as an available plan on their account page."

        • UltimateAI on 17/07/2025 - 16:43

          Eligibility is unclear, some people only see it when they have an active standard family plan, and only via the web. Other, former users see it.

          But it’s documented on their website as rolled out to Australia and UK.

          Oh and if you have previously subscribed to basic and cancelled you can’t get it back.

          Can’t use iOS billing either

    • OzBestDeal on 17/07/2025 - 16:12
      +1

      I don't see any of the Basic plan either. Tried both from App and Website.
      Only Premium Family, Duo, Individual, Student.
      I'm using Spotify Australia.

      • OzBestDeal on 17/07/2025 - 16:19
        +3

        https://support.spotify.com/au/article/spotify-basic/
        Some contradicting wording

        . Basic is available for previously existing Premium subscribers. Eligible subscribers will see Basic as an available plan on their account page.
        . If you cancel your Basic plan, it’s not possible to resubscribe to it.
        . Basic plans won’t include monthly audiobook listening time, but audiobooks are available to subscribers as one-time purchases.

        . If you don’t see Basic as an available plan in your account, you’re currently not eligible.
        . Basic plans aren’t available for Premium Student and Duo/Family plan members.
        . When Premium Family/Duo managers switch to the Basic subscription, their existing plan members automatically carry over to the Basic plan.
        . Other Premium features relating to non music content may not be available on Basic plans.

  • SpicyPeanut on 17/07/2025 - 16:00
    +5

    Aren't you guys in Turkey?

    • jv on 17/07/2025 - 16:09
      -2

      I doubt it, it is only 9am there…

    • yamumma on 17/07/2025 - 18:06

      Nah, flew to India. Had to take individual flights though, they no longer offer a family pass.

  • Bkromkamp on 17/07/2025 - 16:03
    +1

    Worked for me! I am an existing family premium user and just downgraded with no issues at all

    Thanks OP!

  • MakeAWishKid79 on 17/07/2025 - 16:07
    +1

    Thankyou for the heads-up ☺️

  • CaptainJack on 17/07/2025 - 16:11
    +3

    Thanks - did the same for Duo, saving me a massive $2/month. That audiobook feature is stupid.

    • diddy50 on 17/07/2025 - 16:12

      its very distracting to have it all in your face when you open the app

  • gryphn on 17/07/2025 - 16:11
    +3

    Worked like a dream! Aussie account. Thank you OP!

  • diddy50 on 17/07/2025 - 16:11
    +1

    I did this last week - I use it for podcasts and music, no time for audio books. good saving!

    Thank you for sharing.

    Can I also live in Turkey with Spotify family?

      • PainToad on 17/07/2025 - 17:20

        Also a payment visa or mastercard.

    • pichxlonco on 17/07/2025 - 16:28
      +1

      Yes you can, my whole family and i moved to Turkey over a year ago

      • jv on 17/07/2025 - 16:44
        -3

        How's the weather ?

      • yamumma on 17/07/2025 - 18:17
        +1

        My family got deported from Turkey. Had to apply for individual 12mo refugee status in India. How have you managed to stay?

        I was told they no longer allow family conversion therapy?

  • Justplanemad on 17/07/2025 - 16:13
    +1

    Thanks

  • G-rig on 17/07/2025 - 16:15

    Get Tidal, cheaper in some countries.
    Is Spotify ever going to offer lossless audio (cd quality)?

  • PainToad on 17/07/2025 - 16:17
    +2

    No option for me. But makes sense, I ain't no basic 💅✨

  • 6079 Smith on 17/07/2025 - 16:18
    +1

    Legend, worked for me !

  • Benjamin7711 on 17/07/2025 - 16:20
    +3

    Spotify have audio books? 😅

  • Dolt2020 on 17/07/2025 - 16:21
    +3

    cheers @drezy, worked for me , I didn't need audiobooks.
    A deal for me, probably would have missed this in the forums

  • kiwies555 on 17/07/2025 - 16:26
    +1

    Thanks just update my plan and save $3 per month.

  • iIVIi on 17/07/2025 - 16:28
    +1

    Legend - thank you!

  • Davbar24 on 17/07/2025 - 16:30

    I actually use the spotify audiobooks when I'm out of audible credits and waiting for the next audible deal to pop up on Ozbargain!

    • UltimateAI on 17/07/2025 - 16:48

      Torrents and Plex AMP work well, just be sure to enable “resume” in your Plex library manager. Off by default for audio.

  • HopTheBlop on 17/07/2025 - 16:31
    +3

    Worked for me.
    $3 is $3.

  • thefakeemailguy on 17/07/2025 - 16:31

    I just helped a friend get it from an overseas bank account and all he pays $39/year

    • seniordoc on 17/07/2025 - 16:44

      which country? How?
      thank you

  • Seajoemama on 17/07/2025 - 16:34

    Does any spotify plan have unlimited, or atleast more than 15 hours, of audiobook playtime?

  • Gazza-75 on 17/07/2025 - 16:45
    +3

    Quick and simple update to save me 36 bucks a year.
    Thanks OP.

  • Feeblely on 17/07/2025 - 16:46
    +2

    Great deal! I didnt know about this. It should NOT be in forum's

  • tightm8 on 17/07/2025 - 16:50
    +2

    Thanks OP, I was not aware of this. Was annoyed when they bumped the price and sold it to me by giving me access to audiobooks I did not ask for.

  • Pest85 on 17/07/2025 - 16:55

    There is also Basic Duo - similar to basic family with $2 less and no access to audiobooks

  • ozisaver on 17/07/2025 - 16:56
    -1

    A real Ozbargainer would just move to India or Turkey where the best streaming deals are 😉

    • isthisreallife22 on 17/07/2025 - 17:14
      +2

      I used to be but got deported and haven't found a way back

      • ozisaver on 17/07/2025 - 20:03

        You need to use gift cards and not your own card

    • belongsinforums on 17/07/2025 - 17:16

      or use ublock?

  • Frozensage on 17/07/2025 - 16:58

    Ppl don’t like their 15hours audiobook listening for $3 extra?

  • Rkel403 on 17/07/2025 - 17:10
    +1

    This latest AI dj BS is the straw that broke the camels back for me, I’m off to Apple Music. Spotify have done nothing to improve their music quality in years.
    Business model over the past 5 years is to shove crap at you that you were getting for free elsewhere but charge you extra in the process all while making you listen to adds on podcast and locking some podcasts behind paywalls

  • isthisreallife22 on 17/07/2025 - 17:13
    +1

    Was there for me and I switched. Thanks!

  • Thrifty McGifty on 17/07/2025 - 17:14
    +2

    Heading suggests Spotify costs $36/year. Needs an edit.

  • Badger2066 on 17/07/2025 - 17:17
    +1

    Thanks a bunch, just did it and it worked for me.

  • Cuddlah on 17/07/2025 - 17:22
    +1

    Great advice, thanks for the post! Just made the switch…. now what to do with that $36 a year that I'm saving? :)

  • I Smell Pennies on 17/07/2025 - 17:27

    I’m paying $4 a month via Turkey. This is too expensive lmao.

    • pichxlonco on 18/07/2025 - 09:00

      In same. terestingly not many have been successful travelling to Turkey.

  • meowmeow23 on 17/07/2025 - 17:57

    Manage subscription page is down? App doesn't allow to change plans either. I can see the Basic plan

    • Flyerone on 17/07/2025 - 18:07
      +1

      No, I literally just did it then.

      Cheers OP. $36 a year back in my skyrocket.

  • WhatTimeIsIt on 17/07/2025 - 18:21

    I use the audio book feature all the time but it sucks its only 15 hours. I wish it carried over if you didn't use the hours.

  • mshanann on 17/07/2025 - 18:23
    -1

    does Apple One Premium for $50 per month actually start to make sense -

    share with up to 5 family members
    2TB of icloud
    Apple TV+
    Apple Music
    Apple Arcade
    Apple News
    Apple Fitness+

    • Churna on 17/07/2025 - 18:44

      it's a pretty good deal with all that

    • dan2k on 18/07/2025 - 09:11

      I dunno, I actually pay for 2TB icloud and ATV+ for my family of four. It's like $26?/month. I guess it's a good rate if you previously bought all those products at full price?

  • saltysalt on 17/07/2025 - 18:46
    +1

    I've been enjoying the audiobooks tbh, but still good to know!

  • liLpAt on 17/07/2025 - 18:48
    +1

    Thanks for this..savings is savings 🙏

  • zeemlofuggedxyz on 17/07/2025 - 19:08

    No one here with Android + APK?

    • Maths Debater on 17/07/2025 - 20:06

      It doesn't work anymore.

      • pichxlonco on 18/07/2025 - 09:01

        Are those the modded clients for Android? What a shame they no longer work

        • Maths Debater on 18/07/2025 - 09:31
          +1

          Yep, Spotify caught onto it. It was working perfectly for years.

  • wu-dragon on 17/07/2025 - 19:14
    +1

    Thanks for this! Never even knew!

  • Lucille Bluth on 17/07/2025 - 19:17

    I pay $3.08 per month for Premium Duo (Spotify: Music and Podcasts) via Turkey ($1.50 per account for me and my partner).

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