I've been a Spotify Premium user for over a decade. That means, over the years, they've had quite a lot of my money. I get to listen to any song I want at any time I want, and as a self-proclaimed audio fanatic, that's a big deal. But I don't think I've always been getting my money's worth.
I used to simply pay for my subscription and listen to my regular playlists. But since learning about the perks that come with a Premium account, Spotify has become my one-stop shop for most of my downtime.
So, if you want to squeeze the most out of your subscription too, you can keep reading to discover how to get the most bang for your buck with my favorite Spotify Premium perks.
Free audiobooks
As an avid reader, I recently discovered the bliss that is a good audiobook. I usually lean towards thrillers or biographies that can feel more like a podcast when listening, but they've changed the way I complete daily tasks. They can speed up mundane actions like cooking and cleaning by transporting your mind somewhere else entirely.
I would much rather have the physical book (as a kind of trophy), so I wouldn't spend my money on an audiobook. However, with my Premium Spotify subscription, I can get 15 hours of free audiobook listening.
Most audiobooks are longer than this, but you can simply keep listening the following month. I've found that 15 hours is more than enough for me, though.
It's also worth bearing in mind that your unused hours won't roll over to the next month, so you need to use your full 15 to get bang for your buck.
Peloton workouts
If you have a Peloton machine such as the bike or treadmill, an All-Access Membership will cost you $49 per month, but you can get workouts from Peloton included with your Spotify Premium subscription. Since discovering this, I have saved so much money by taking pilates and barre classes from the comfort of my home instead of heading to the gym for supplementary classes.
The subscription gives you access to thousands of ad-free on-demand classes, which include strength training, yoga, barre, pilates and running. While it's not likely to supplement your gym membership, depending on your activity level, it's perfect for when you're too busy to make it to a class.
Audio quality
By paying for a Spotify Premium subscription, you get access to improved audio quality settings. I honestly think it's a shame that you have to pay extra for this, but them's the rules.
In September 2025, Spotify Lossless became included with a Premium subscription, but to activate it, you need to head into your app settings and alter your streaming quality. This is because Spotify automatically caps the streaming quality to save your mobile data.
When listening at home, and if you have an unlimited data plan, you should take full advantage of the sound quality available to you and adjust the audio quality to the highest possible settings.
AI prompted playlists
I've talked about Spotify's generative AI playlists before, and after using them for months, they've quickly become one of my favorite Premium features.
Prompted playlists use generative AI to create personalized playlists based on prompts you give in the app and your listening data. By analyzing my listening habits, the app gives me playlists I love listening to every single time.
If I want to listen to music but I'm not entirely certain what I'm in the mood for, this is my favorite way to shake things up. And I've actually discovered some of my favorite artists and songs this way.
So, do you think you'll try out any of these features to get the most out of your subscription? Let me know in the comments below.
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