The question in this discussion
Which matters more: lower price and hi-res audio, or audiobooks and cross-device habits?
Both now offer lossless, so compare price, quality ceiling and included extras separately.
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Apple Music Individual vs Spotify Premium Individual current discussion
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Other criteria for these people →What we’re comparing
Both now offer lossless, so compare price, quality ceiling and included extras separately.
Apple's individual plan is $1 less per month
On September 14, 2026, the regular US prices were $11.99 for Apple Music Individual and $12.99 for Spotify Premium Individual. Both advertise new-user trials, so regular prices are used for the lasting comparison.
Both are lossless, with different ceilings and conditions
Apple defines Lossless up to 48kHz and Hi-Res Lossless from 48 to 192kHz, noting that hi-res playback may require an external DAC. Spotify advertises Premium lossless up to 24-bit/44.1kHz.
The extras serve different uses
Apple includes Spatial Audio and Apple Music Classical. Spotify includes 15 audiobook hours per month for the plan manager. The 18 comments on a September 13 discovery post show activity, not a verdict from all listeners.
Compare the same items
| Item | Apple Music Individual | Spotify Premium Individual |
|---|---|---|
| Regular US individual priceVerified difference | $11.99/month [1] | $12.99/month [2] |
| Lossless ceilingVerified difference | Lossless 48kHz; Hi-Res up to 192kHz [1] | Up to 24-bit/44.1kHz [1] |
| Named included extraVerified difference | Spatial Audio; Apple Music Classical [1] | 15 audiobook hours monthly [2] |
What else to know
Which matters more: lower price and hi-res audio, or audiobooks and cross-device habits?
Facts we checked
Apple includes Spatial Audio and Apple Music Classical. Spotify includes 15 audiobook hours per month for the plan manager. The 18 comments on a September 13 discovery post show activity, not a verdict from all listeners.
Evidence for this comparison
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- apple.com source 1apple.com · See the original sources · Source checked on 2026-09-14
- spotify.com source 2spotify.com · See the original sources · Source checked on 2026-09-14
- subtracker.io source 3subtracker.io · See the original sources · Source checked on 2026-09-14
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