Spotify

by Spotify · Media players & music

FreemiumWindowsMacLinux

Music and podcast streaming, free with ads or ad-free with Premium.

Official download from spotify.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens spotify.com, Spotify's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Spotify?

The Spotify desktop app streams music and podcasts. The free tier has ads and shuffle limits on some devices; Premium removes ads and allows offline downloads.

Key features

  • Music, podcasts and audiobooks
  • Playlists and Daily Mixes
  • Spotify Connect to control other devices
  • Offline downloads with Premium

Best for

  • Music while you work
  • Podcasts on the desktop
  • Controlling playback on speakers

Install

How to install Spotify

  1. 1Open the official Spotify download page on spotify.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Spotify.Spotify -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask spotify

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.spotify.Client

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Spotify safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on spotify.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Spotify alternatives

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FAQ

Spotify questions

Where can I download Spotify safely?

Download Spotify only from Spotify's official site at spotify.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Spotify free?

Spotify has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check spotify.com for current pricing.

Does Spotify work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Spotify is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Spotify's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Spotify from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Spotify.Spotify -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask spotify); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.spotify.Client). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Spotify?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full media players & music list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.