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Spotify is one of the market leaders in music streaming. Founded in Sweden, the service boasts 675 million users in early 2025.

If you're interested in the application and you're using macOS, then see how to download Spotify on Mac to take advantage of its many features.

How do I download Spotify for free on a Mac?

Whether you're running macOS or Windows, you'll find it possible to download the free application from the website from Spotify.

Here's how, specifically for Mac owners :

On the Spotify website, click on "Download".

Spotify Web is now available on Mac and Apple devices. The streaming platform allows users to listen to music and podcasts, with premium audio quality and other benefits available through the Premium version. ©️Dramsey for Alucare.

Once redirected to the new page, click on "Download" again.

The webpage where you will be redirected to download the Spotify app. Once you press the button, the download will start. ©️Dramsey for Alucare.

In your Finder, unzip the file "SpotifyInstaller.zip" (double-click on it).

The .zip file needed to install Spotify. This is the final step in the download process. Next, you will proceed to the installation to access the songs and podcasts in the app. ©️Dramsey for Alucare.

Speaking of downloading, check out how to download music on Spotify to enjoy your music even without a connection.

How do I install Spotify on a Mac?

You've downloaded Spotify onto your Mac. Now all that's left to do is only one thing left to do: install it. Here's how:

Double-click on the unzipped file entitled "Install Spotify".

The file required to install Spotify, once extracted. Simply click on it to start the installation on your Apple device. ©️Dramsey for Alucare.

Simply press "Open".

Confirm that you want to open the file to install Spotify. ©️Dramsey for Alucare.

The application is installed! All you have to do now is open it and log in.

The Spotify app icon, conveniently located on your Mac. ©️Dramsey for Alucare.

How much does Spotify Premium cost?

In addition to the free experience, Spotify offers its users the chance to take their music experience to the next level. Premium formula. Here are the prices of the different packages you can subscribe to :

🗒️ Packages	💰 Prizes	👀 Remarks
Staff	11.12/month	Dedicated to an individual user.
Student	6.06/month	Dedicated to students, proof of enrolment is required.
Duo	15.17/month	Dedicated to two users residing at the same address.
Family	18.21/month	Dedicated to families, up to six members can be accommodated.

Why switch to the paid version of Spotify?

The Premium version of Spotify, available via subscription, features several arguments its users to take the plunge:

An ad-free experience.
The ability to download tracks and listen to them offline.
Choosing the order of your music.
Much higher audio quality (320 Kbps).
Listen to music with other people in real time.
Organize your reading queue.

If subscription prices Spotify Premium is repellent, there are several ways to lower its cost. Discover them in our article on how to pay less for Spotify.

Take a look at some tips about the platform, such as the one on how to delete your Spotify history by clicking on the link.