Spotify Duo for couples is cheaper than the standard family plan

Enlarge / This promo clip for Duo is exactly what you think it is-green puppet is a classical musician who declares his superior taste, and blue puppet "can spot a good song when he hears it." (credit: Spotify)

Today, Spotify announced that it is expanding its Duo plan to 55 markets, including the United States. In a nutshell, Spotify Duo is a dual plan for couples-who must reside at the same physical address-without a family.

If you want Spotify Premium service, the appeal of a family account is obvious-individual Spotify Premium accounts go for $9.99/mo apiece, while a family account that covers up to six people goes for $14.99/mo. Duo sits in between the two at $12.99/mo-for the most part, it's simply Family without the family, offering fewer total accounts and no parental controls.

The new Duo plan also comes with a feature called Duo Mix, intended to provide mutually enjoyable playlists based on the preferences of both partners on a Duo plan. The mix is automatically generated, and its overall tempo can be changed by tapping "chill" or "upbeat" icons on a mobile device.

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