How Spotify Makes Money (2026)
Spotify makes money mainly from Premium. Its FY2025 total revenue was €17,186 million (€17.2 billion), with Premium the biggest disclosed revenue line at €15,350 million (€15.4 billion) and 89.3% of total revenue (computed from the 20-F FY2025). Spotify earns Premium revenue by selling subscriptions.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Revenue breakdown
Amounts in millions of EUR. Shares are computed from the filing.
| Revenue line | Value | % of total | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | €15,350 million (€15.4 billion) | 89.3% | 20-F FY2025 ↗ |
| Ad-Supported | €1,836 million (€1.8 billion) | 10.7% | 20-F FY2025 ↗ |
| Total revenue | €17,186 million (€17.2 billion) | — | 20-F FY2025 ↗ |
The hidden model
Spotify earns Premium revenue by selling subscriptions.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Spotify make money?
Spotify makes money mainly from Premium. Its FY2025 total revenue was €17,186 million (€17.2 billion), with Premium the biggest disclosed revenue line at €15,350 million (€15.4 billion) and 89.3% of total revenue (computed from the 20-F FY2025). Spotify earns Premium revenue by selling subscriptions.
What is Spotify’s business model?
Spotify’s business model is Subscription and Advertising. Charge a recurring fee for software, content, or a service. Retention, upgrades, and the cost of serving existing customers shape the economics. Spotify earns Premium revenue by selling subscriptions.
What is Spotify’s hidden model?
Spotify earns Premium revenue by selling subscriptions.