FAQs
Is Amazon Music free?
Amazon Music offers a free tier, which gives you access to limited selection of music & podcasts on shuffle and in standard quality, but you'll also hear ads between songs and during podcasts.
You can also get Amazon Music Prime if you are an Amazon Prime customer. This service offers some song selection and removes ads. If you want more features, you'll need to consider paying for an Unlimited tier plan.
How much does Amazon Music cost?
Outside of its free tier, Amazon Music offers two core types of plan: Prime or Unlimited. The Prime tier is included with an Amazon Prime membership (which costs £8.99 a month), meaning its free if you're already a Prime customer.
If you want full on-demand song selection and up to Ultra HD quality, you'll need to upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited (which also comes with a free monthly audiobook). If you are not an Amazon Prime customer, the service costs £11.99 per month.
If you are a Prime customer, you'll get a slight discount on Unlimited, coming in at £10.99 per month. You can also get a discount if you're a student (£5.99 a month with verification) or if you only use one device (£5.99 a month for an Echo or Fire TV). Finally, if you want up to six users on one account, you can also opt for a family plan (£19.99 per month), so long as you all live in the same household.
Can I get an Amazon Music free trial?
Yes, you can also get 30-day trials on the Unlimited & Single Device tiers, which offer ad-free listening, when you first sign up or by joining Amazon Prime. If you are happy with the service, just wait until the 30 days have ended, and you'll be rolled over into your first billing cycle. If you want to leave, just cancel before the 30 days up and you won't be charged.
How many devices can I use Amazon Music with?
Most Amazon Music plans allow you to link up to 10 devices to your account, so long as only one is listening at a time. However, the amount of devices that can use the plan at one time varies depending on the plan you've chosen.
The Single Tier plan supports just one Amazon Echo or Firestick, and you'll need to nominate this device when you first sign up. The Individual plan doesn't require you to nominate a single device, but you can only use one at one time. The most generous is the Family plan, which supports up to 6 users at once.
Amazon Music Saving Tips
Choose the free tier
If you don't mind ads, limited features and a smaller library of content. Amazon Music's free tier may be all you need, saving you the cost of paying for a different plan. If you decide that you want to upgrade later, you can do so easily through your account settings.
Consider Amazon Prime
Amazon includes Amazon Music free as part of a subscription to Prime, so if you could make use of Prime's faster free delivery options, it may be more cost-effective to access Amazon Music this way. Prime is currently billed at £8.99 per month (or £4.49 per month for 18-22 year olds). Even if you're looking to join on an Unlimited tier, Prime users get a £1 discount each month, which may be worth your while if you'd find a Prime membership useful.
Sign up for longer
Although Amazon will encourage you to pay monthly, you can opt for yearly options for some Amazon Music plans, which effectively offer you 12 months for the price of 10. For example, Unlimited for Prime members comes in at £109 per year, whilst a family plan costs £199 per year. If you can afford the higher upfront cost, this is a great way to lock in savings in the long run. Note that there is no yearly option for Unlimited plans if you are not a Prime customer, or if you are signing up for a student account.
Opt for a family plan
If you're planning to share your account, the family plan supports up to 6 users at one time. It costs £19.99 per month, which effectively means your second user only costs an additional £7 per month (versus the usual £10.99 for individual), and that every additional user is free. You can also get 12 months for the price of 10 by choosing an annual plan, which comes in at £199.
How to use Amazon Music discount codes
- Select one of the Amazon Prime discount codes on this page to apply to your order.
- Click "Get Code" and copy the code to your clipboard once its been revealed.
- Create an Amazon account once the Amazon website loads in your old tab.
- Choose the plan you want to purchase, then proceed to the checkout.
- Find the field marked "Promo code" and paste your code here.
- Click "Apply" and double-check that your order total has changed to reflect your savings.
- Proceed through the rest of the checkout process as normal to place your order.
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