Music streaming during your studies is cheaper for many students than the regular price, but the offers differ in detail. Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer all have a student subscription, with a trial month, a price advantage and an entitlement tied to student status. This comparison shows what the providers state on their pages and where the information is not sufficient.
Kurz beantwortet: Last updated: October 2026, offers change often. Spotify Premium Student costs 6.99 euros per month, and Apple Music for students also costs 6.99 euros per month, each after one free month and for up to four years. Deezer states a student price of 5.99 euros per month on its offer page after one free month; the regular price is 11.99 euros.
The most important points in brief
- Spotify Premium Student: 6.99 euros per month, one month free, up to four years. Afterwards Premium Individual applies at 12.99 euros (last updated October 2026).
- Apple Music for students: 6.99 euros per month, one month free, up to four years. The individual price is 11.99 euros. Apple TV is included.
- Deezer Student: the page states the student price as 5.99 euros per month, regular price 11.99 euros. The age limit is 18 to 25 years.
- All three check student status through a third party or through the university. Without proof there is no student price.
- Apple Music does not allow family sharing. If you need that, compare the price with a family plan.
- For other services such as Tidal or SoundCloud we could not verify any student information.
Which music streaming offers exist for students?
The table contains only information that appears on the provider pages. Where a price is given in another currency, this is stated explicitly.
| Service | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify Premium Student | 12.99 euros per month (Premium Individual) | 6.99 euros per month, 1 month free | up to 4 years | SheerID, university must be listed, at least 18 years old |
| Apple Music students | 11.99 euros per month | 6.99 euros per month, 1 month free, Apple TV included | up to 4 years | proof of student status, university must confirm it |
| Deezer Student | 11.99 euros per month | 5.99 euros per month, 1 month free | 1 month free, then 12 months at the student price | UNiDAYS, age 18 to 25, university must be verified |
Last updated: October 2026. Sources are the provider pages. Prices can change and apply to new customers unless stated otherwise.
What does a student subscription cost over a year?
A comparison over twelve months shows how large the difference is. The calculation excludes the trial month.
Calculation example. Assumption: you use the student subscription for a full year at the prices on the provider pages from October 2026. Spotify then costs 6.99 times 12, that is 83.88 euros. Premium Individual costs 12.99 times 12, that is 155.88 euros. The difference is 72.00 euros per year. For Apple Music it is 6.99 times 12, that is 83.88 euros, compared with 11.99 times 12, that is 143.88 euros. The difference is 60.00 euros per year.
Which service fits your listening habits?
The choice depends less on price than on your habits. If you listen mainly to playlists and podcasts, look at the interface and the recommendations. If you buy music as files or use Apple devices, Apple Music is often smoother. Someone who wants to share the subscription with family should check whether the service allows that for student offers. Apple Music does not allow it. A service you use only because of the discount, but rarely open, costs more in the end than a slightly pricier subscription you use every day.
- Note which devices you use and whether you store music locally.
- Compare the student price with the regular price you would pay after your studies.
- Check whether your university is listed in the verification form of the respective provider.
- Start the trial month only when you have the proof ready.
How do you activate the student subscription?
Registration works similarly with all three services. Make sure you submit only a proof that matches your university.
- Open the student page of the provider and choose the student plan.
- Sign in with your account or create a new one.
- Enter your university and, if needed, upload the proof or sign in through your university portal.
- Read the renewal conditions and set a reminder before the first billing date.
What happens to the subscription after your studies?
The entitlement ends with your student status or at the latest after the stated maximum duration. According to the provider page, Spotify switches to Premium Individual, while Apple Music requires the individual price. With Deezer, the student price ends after twelve months if no new check takes place. Renewal is therefore not automatically free, so know the switch in advance.
If the price afterwards bothers you, you can cancel in time or change to another plan. Check on the sign-up page whether a service offers a free account with advertising, because this differs between providers. Check it before you subscribe, so you do not discover the switch only on the invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I share the student subscription with family?
For Apple Music, the provider page says this is not possible. For Spotify and Deezer we found no information that confirms family use for students. Check the terms before you subscribe.
Do I need a university email address for the subscription?
Not necessarily. Spotify works with SheerID and checks the university, Apple Music requires a proof through the university, and Deezer uses UNiDAYS. Which proof fits your case is shown in the form of the provider.
Can I use the trial month if I already had Premium?
For Spotify, the provider page says the student offer does not apply to users who have already tried Spotify Premium. The other services have similar rules, and the exact conditions are on their pages.
Is Deezer available in Germany?
The Deezer page names Germany in its list of countries. The student price of 5.99 euros per month is stated on the offer page; still, check the prices in the sign-up process.
Is a subscription worth it if I listen to little music?
That depends on your use. If you listen only occasionally, a free offer is often cheaper, provided the service has one. If you listen every day and want offline listening, the ad-free version pays off. Calculate the student price over time and compare it with the price you would pay after your studies.
What to do now
- Decide which device and listening habit you need.
- Compare the student price with the regular price for the time after your studies.
- Start the offer with the proof ready and set a reminder for the renewal date.
Related guides
- Student discounts for streaming and subscriptions: Spotify, YouTube, Apple and more
- Trial months and student subscriptions: what costs money after the free phase
- When student status ends: subscriptions, licences and deadlines
- Student status verification explained: SheerID, UNiDAYS, Student Beans and university email
- Student discounts for software and apps 2026: the overview
Sources: Spotify: Premium Student (last updated October 2026), Apple: Apple Music (last updated October 2026), Deezer: student offer (last updated October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
