What is the difference between premium duo and basic duo?

[andy005]

Is the only difference between premium duo and basic duo the ability to listen to audio books?

The support pages are sparse on exactly what a basic account provides. 

[osornios · Accepted solution]

Hey @andy005 

Yes, the only difference with the Basic plans – other than price – is that they don't include audiobook access.

Hope it helps. 🙂

[Mitnavnersten]

Cheaper ad-free spotify premium but without audiobooks would be so nice. A shame its only available in the UK and AUS. BRING IT TO EUROPE PLS

[GemLouBass89]

Is this the case though? Since I have switched my account to 'Duo' from a solo Premium, the sound quality has drastically changed! Anyone else having this same issue or noticed a change?

[hlampe0521]

You have to go into your setting to change the download quality, data vs. wifi downloads, volume range, etc.

[brendenkeene]

If anyone needs further proof of this, this is what I received after switching to Basic. They just never outlined it clearly before.

 

[djphazer]

Seems like something regarding this "Basic Duo" subscription option should be mentioned somewhere in the legal Terms of Service, but I can't even find the word "Basic" anywhere in the text...

[Cozily1653]

Basic plans - Spotify

Basic is only available for previously existing premium user who want to opt-out of the audio book.

[journeyman163]

  Ive been a member for I dont know how many years as a senior. I am not a heavy user by any means maybe once a week for two hours in the gym, I got basic membership as premium was something to do with audio books I never have used them them. Now I want to add my wife as we have bouoght a smart speaker but there is not a duo basic plan only duo premium whhy not duo basic, seems very unfair to me, also they pay a lot less in the the USA that is being bias. I dont know now ab out mt wife joining or even myself continuing.

[Mser56-]

Everyone who is interested at all in the challenge of the senior population to receive the same discount privileges as students, couples, families etc — you have my gratitude. I’m not going to be able to continue the cost of my subscription and intend to cancel in the near future. Thanks for listening and I hope that the obvious lack of fairness will be corrected in due time. Thanks, Mitch

[Jclovett84]

It's only available it you already have Duo premium