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Spotify review

Item: Spotify
Rating: 7.9
Author: Ilyas Jan

Fifteen hours of audiobooks a month are a lovely bonus inside Premium, but heavy listeners will hit the limit fast.

By Ilyas Jan · Updated October 24, 2026

HumPage Listen score

7.9/10

Included with Premium Individual
Monthly listening hours

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Who it is for

People who already pay for Spotify Premium and finish about one book a month

Who should skip it

Fast listeners, students on the Student plan, and anyone who relistens often

At a glance

Checked October 2026

Included time: 15 hours a month on Premium Individual in the US
Eligible plans: Premium Individual, and the plan manager on Duo and Family
Not included: Premium Student
How time counts: Measured at normal speed, so 2x playback uses the same hours
More time: Audiobooks+ monthly add on, or top ups valid for 12 months
Unused hours: Expire each month, no rollover

What I like

No extra app or subscription if you already have Premium
Music, podcasts and audiobooks in one library
Books you buy outright do not use your hours
Offline downloads work like any other Spotify content

What could be better

Hours are counted at normal speed even if you listen faster
Unused hours expire every month
Student plan gets no audiobook time
Family and Duo members cannot use the manager's hours

How the hours work

Premium Individual subscribers in the US get 15 hours of audiobook listening a month. On Duo and Family plans, only the plan manager gets the hours. Time is measured at normal playback speed, so finishing a five hour book at double speed still uses five hours, and relistening uses time again.

When the hours run out you can add Audiobooks+, a monthly add on with more time, or buy a one time top up that stays valid for twelve months. Books you buy outright never use your hours.

Is fifteen hours enough

The average novel lands somewhere between ten and fifteen hours, so fifteen hours covers roughly one book a month. Epic fantasy and long biographies often run past twenty hours and will need two months or a top up.

Who should choose a dedicated app

If you listen at speed, finish more than one book a month, or want books that stay yours, a credit service such as Audiobooks.com or Libro.fm is the better fit. If you mainly want free books, Libby costs nothing with a library card.

Frequently asked questions

How many audiobook hours does Spotify Premium include?+

Premium Individual in the US includes 15 hours a month, according to Spotify's support page. The amount varies by country.

Does listening faster save Spotify hours?+

No. Time is counted at normal speed regardless of playback speed.

Do unused Spotify audiobook hours roll over?+

No. Unused hours expire at the end of each billing period.

Ready to try Spotify?

Included with Premium Individual. Trial: Depends on current Premium offers. Check the current offer on the official site before you sign up.

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Ilyas Jan

Founder and lead reviewer

I listen to audiobooks on walks, on long drives and at bedtime, and I started HumPage Listen to compare the apps with the same tests every time. More about me