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SiriusXM plans, price and how to cancel

SiriusXM starts at $11.99 a month in the US (All Music). SiriusXM is satellite radio for your car plus the SiriusXM app: ad-free music channels curated by genre, decade and artist, live sports, news, talk and comedy. All Music covers music with optional Sports, News and Talk add-ons; All Access includes everything. If you don’t need the car radio, All Access (App Only) streams on your phone and home devices.

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Tomas StankevičiusChecked 2026-11-11Facts from siriusxm.com and the SiriusXM Customer Agreement, with dates

What it costs

  • Student Streaming$4.00/mo
  • All Music$11.99/mo
  • All Access (App Only)$11.99/mo
  • All Access$25.99/mo
All plans and termsCheck on siriusxm.com
Price per month
$11.99–$25.99
Per year from
$143.88
Shortest term
monthly
  • Car and app. In-car plans include the SiriusXM app.
  • Live sports. NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college games on All Access.
  • App-only plan. Everything SiriusXM offers, without the car radio.
  • Royalty fee included. In the advertised price; taxes are extra.
  • Student and military. A student streaming plan and 25% off for the military.

Most important before you pay

Car plans are canceled by phone or online chat; app-only plans also in your online account. Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal, and know the refund windows: 7 days for monthly plans, 30 days for longer ones.

At a glance

Plans
All Music, All Access, All Access (App Only)
In the car
Satellite radio, 48 states, DC and Puerto Rico
Streaming
SiriusXM app, one device at a time
Fees
Royalty fee included; taxes extra
Cancel
Phone or chat; app-only plans online
Refunds
7 days (monthly), 30 days (longer plans)
Students
Student Streaming plan, verified yearly

Plans and prices change — check the provider’s own page before you pay.

Prices in charts

Figures from the same checked prices as the plan table.

Show plan in charts:

All Music: $11.99 per month, $143.88 per year.

Fig. 1

Plan steps: what each price step adds

Student Streaming$4.00
All Music$11.99
All Access (App Only)$11.99
All Access$25.99

Column height shows the monthly price. Between the columns: what the pricier plan adds over the cheaper one.

Student Streaming
$4.00/mo

Plus sales tax where applicable

Source · Checked

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Billed monthly.

Prices with dates

Every price has a source and the date it was checked.

From siriusxm.com

Plans, fees, canceling and refunds as SiriusXM publishes them, including its Customer Agreement.

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Short summary

SiriusXM makes sense if you drive a lot and want live radio without a cell signal, or follow live sports on the road. All Music is enough for music; All Access adds play-by-play, news and talk. If you only listen on your phone, All Access (App Only) gives you everything without the car radio. The catch is canceling: outside app-only plans, it takes a phone call or chat.

Works without a cell signal

Satellite radio in your car across the lower 48, DC and Puerto Rico.

Canceling takes a call or chat

Only app-only plans can be canceled in your online account.

Our top pick:
Drivers, road-trippers and fans of live sports and talk radio.
With caveats:
Anyone who’d rather pick songs and albums than listen to channels.

Who SiriusXM is for, and who it isn’t

Radio first.

A good choice

  • For drivers

    Satellite radio without cell coverage.

  • For sports fans

    Live games and sports talk on All Access.

  • For talk and news

    News, talk and comedy channels.

A weaker choice

  • If you want to pick songs yourself

    SiriusXM’s music comes as curated channels.

  • If you want to cancel in one click

    Car plans are canceled by phone or chat.

  • If several people stream at once

    One device at a time per subscription.

Plans

Prices are in the block above.

Plans
All Music (car + app)What it means in practiceAd-free music channels curated by genre, decade, artist and mood; Sports, News and Talk are paid add-ons.
All Access (car + app)What it means in practiceEverything SiriusXM offers: music, live NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college games, sports talk, news, talk, comedy and exclusive in-studio video.
All Access (App Only)What it means in practiceThe same programming, but only on your phone and home devices — no car radio.
Student StreamingWhat it means in practiceA streaming plan at a student rate for students 18+ at a US degree-granting school, verified through SheerID every 12 months.

Music in the car → All Music; sports and talk too → All Access; no car radio → All Access (App Only); student → Student Streaming.

Content

What you actually get to watch: catalog, languages, sports and events.

What’s on SiriusXM

Live and curated channels in the car and the app, plus podcasts and video in the app.

  • Music

    Ad-free channels curated by genre, decade, artist and mood.

  • Sports

    Live NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college games, NASCAR and PGA TOUR on All Access.

  • News, talk and comedy

    World and national news, celebrity-hosted talk shows and comedy.

  • In the app

    Streaming-only channels, podcasts and SiriusXM video.

Which channels you get depends on the plan — SiriusXM publishes the full channel list per plan.

The U.S. Music Royalty Fee

SiriusXM’s own explanation, siriusxm.com/us-music-royalty.

What it is

A fee that offsets the royalties SiriusXM pays to composers, publishers, artists, musicians and record labels.

How much

19.98% of the price of satellite plans with music channels (since February 24, 2026) and 8.8% of streaming plans.

On your bill

SiriusXM says it’s included in the advertised price; state and local taxes come on top.

News, Sports & Talk, traffic and weather plans aren’t charged the fee.

Quality and devices

What picture and sound depend on, and where it works.

Where you can listen

Where you can listen
In the carExamplesSatellite radio in a SiriusXM-equipped vehicleCaveatThe 48 contiguous states, DC and Puerto Rico, with some limitations.
AppExamplesPhones and other smart home and mobile devicesCaveatWith an app-only plan in the car, connect your phone to the car stereo or use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

App ratings in the stores

These are ratings from store users. They rate how the app works; they say nothing about whether the subscription price is fair.

App Store

iOS and iPadOS
4,8out of 5

3,085,243 ratings

Source

Ratings change constantly and often drop after price increases or removed features. We show the value from the check date together with the number of reviews, because 4.8 from two hundred and 4.5 from two million ratings aren’t the same thing.

Account and household

Profiles, downloads, sharing and how to cancel.

Sharing and devices

  • A subscription streams on one device at a time, unless the plan says otherwise.
  • Some plans allow several streams within one household, up to the plan’s stated limit.
  • If you have several subscriptions, canceling one doesn’t cancel the others.

Location

The Customer Agreement forbids faking your location to SiriusXM’s servers.

Coverage and travel

Coverage and travel
Satellite radioHow it works48 contiguous states, DC and Puerto Rico
AppHow it worksStreams over your internet connection
Selling your carHow it worksDoesn’t cancel the subscription
You can move the service to another vehicle; if you don’t have one, you can keep listening in the app.

Canceling and refunds

Plans renew automatically until you cancel. Cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date; the cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and partial periods aren’t refunded — except in the windows below.

Billed by SiriusXM

Cancel by phone or online chat; app-only plans also online at siriusxm.com/myaccount.

Through another company

If you bought SiriusXM through another service, cancel there.

Refund windows

Monthly plans: cancel within 7 days of the start for a pro-rata refund on request. Longer plans: within 30 days of the start or of each renewal.

Separate page: how to cancel this subscription →

SiriusXM rules worth knowing

From the SiriusXM Customer Agreement.

SiriusXM rules worth knowing
StreamingLimitOne device at a timeWhat it depends onPer subscription, unless the plan says otherwise
CancelingLimit24 hours before renewalWhat it depends onTakes effect at the end of the billing period
PausingLimitOnce a calendar yearWhat it depends onUp to six months, no fees to restore
Price changesLimitAnnounced in advanceWhat it depends onFrom your next billing period; you can cancel before

Trial with a new car

Trials and service included with a vehicle purchase don’t renew automatically.

Plans and terms

Who each plan is for and what terms it requires.

SiriusXM Student Streaming: who qualifies

Students 18 and older who are enrolled at a US-based, degree-granting, accredited school of higher education can get a streaming plan at a student rate. It’s sold online only.

Verification
SheerID — name, school, email and date of birth; sometimes a school ID, class schedule, transcript or tuition receipt
Reverify
Every 12 months to keep the student rate
If you don’t reverify
The plan renews at the full monthly price
Already streaming
Call SiriusXM to switch an active paid streaming plan to the student plan
It’s a streaming plan — the car radio isn’t included.

What we don’t claim

Common claims about SiriusXM, next to what SiriusXM says.

  • Selling the car cancels SiriusXM.

    It doesn’t — you have to cancel the subscription.

  • The Music Royalty Fee is added on top of the price.

    SiriusXM says it’s included in the advertised price; taxes are extra.

  • You can only cancel by phone.

    Online chat works for all plans, and app-only plans can be canceled online.

This list isn’t an accusation against the service. If you find something on our page that doesn’t match the official source, write to us.

When SiriusXM is a good choice

  • Long drives

    All Music or All Access.

    Compromise: Canceling takes a call or chat.

  • Live sports

    All Access.

    Compromise: The most expensive plan.

  • No car radio

    All Access (App Only).

    Compromise: Needs a connection.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Satellite in the car

    No cell signal needed.

  • Live sports and talk

    On All Access.

  • Pause once a year

    Up to six months.

Cons

  • Phone or chat to cancel

    Except app-only plans.

  • Curated channels

    Music is organized by channel.

  • One stream

    Per subscription.

Per year: SiriusXM and alternatives

Price of the cheapest paid plan for 12 months as the provider lists it; below it, with VAT where VAT is not included. Bar length is the price with VAT.

ServicePrice
Amazon Music$83.88
YouTube Music$119.99
SiriusXMthis page$143.88
Apple Music$143.88
Tidal$143.88
Spotify Premium$155.88

SiriusXM compared with music streaming services

Based on each provider’s US pages.

SiriusXM compared with music streaming services
How you listenSiriusXMCurated and live channelsSpotify PremiumSongs on demandAmazon MusicSongs on demand
In the car without signalSiriusXMSatellite radioSpotify PremiumDownloaded musicAmazon MusicDownloaded music
Live sports and talkSiriusXMYes (All Access)Spotify PremiumNot listedAmazon MusicNot listed
Family planSiriusXMNot listedSpotify PremiumUp to 6Amazon MusicUp to 6
Cancel in your online accountSiriusXMApp-only plans; others by phone or chatSpotify PremiumYesAmazon MusicYes

If you drive and want live radio — SiriusXM

And sports.

If you want any song on demand — Spotify Premium

With Duo and Family.

If you have Prime or Alexa devices — Amazon Music

Ultra HD included.

Final verdict

SiriusXM is the pick for drivers who want live radio without a cell signal, and for live sports, news and talk on the road. All Music covers music, All Access everything; without a car radio, All Access (App Only) is the plan. Note the cancellation rules before you sign up: phone or chat for car plans, 24 hours before renewal, and short refund windows.

Choose it if

You drive a lot or want live sports and talk.

Think twice if

You want to cancel online in one click.

Skip it if

You’d rather pick songs and albums than listen to channels.

Spotify and Amazon Music play songs on demand and sell Family plans; SiriusXM is curated and live radio with sports, news and talk.

SiriusXM prices

US prices as siriusxm.com lists them, monthly, after any introductory offer.

Add-ons and fees

SiriusXM says its U.S. Music Royalty Fee is already included in the advertised prices; state and local taxes are added based on your address. All Music can be extended with Sports, News or Talk add-ons for an extra monthly fee. The plans page also advertises an introductory offer for new subscribers — the prices here are what you pay after it. Eligible military members, veterans, spouses and dependents get 25% off the full price for the life of the subscription.

How to cancel

SiriusXM deals and discounts

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SiriusXM free trial

We found no free trial for SiriusXM on the provider’s website right now. If one appears, we will mark it here and in the free trials list.

All free trials

How to pay less for SiriusXM

  • “Student Streaming” for students: $4.00/mo

Compare the price with alternatives: Apple Music price · Tidal price · YouTube Music price

We only show the provider’s official options — no shared accounts and no region switching.

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FAQ

It’s worth it if you drive a lot or want live sports and talk. Think twice if you want to cancel online in one click. Skip it if you’d rather pick songs and albums than listen to channels.

All Music has the ad-free music channels, with Sports, News and Talk as paid add-ons. All Access includes everything: music, live NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college games, sports talk, news, talk, comedy and exclusive video.

Yes. All Access (App Only) streams on your phone and other smart home and mobile devices. In the car, connect your phone to the stereo or use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

A fee that offsets the royalties SiriusXM pays for music. SiriusXM says it’s included in the advertised price: 19.98% of satellite plans with music channels and 8.8% of streaming plans. Taxes are added separately.

Call 1-866-635-2349 (8 am to 8 pm ET, every day) or use the online chat at siriusxm.com/contactus. App-only plans can also be canceled online at siriusxm.com/myaccount. Do it at least 24 hours before the renewal date.

Only within the windows in the Customer Agreement: 7 days from the start of a monthly plan, or 30 days from the start or renewal of a longer plan, pro-rata and on request.

Yes, once per calendar year for up to six months; you’re not charged while it’s suspended, and restoring it within six months is free.

Yes, Student Streaming: for students 18 and older at a US degree-granting, accredited school, verified through SheerID every 12 months. If you don’t reverify, it renews at the full monthly price. It’s streaming only, without the car radio.

SiriusXM advertises free trials for new subscribers. A trial on a qualifying inactive car radio needs no credit card and stops at the end; the app-only trial needs a card and renews into the paid plan unless you cancel.

Yes: 25% off the full price for the life of the subscription, for eligible military personnel, veterans, retirees, spouses and dependents, after a documentation check.

Satellite radio covers the 48 contiguous United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with some limitations.

Yes. On February 24, 2026, SiriusXM raised the standard rates on most audio plans — including Platinum, Music & Entertainment, All Access, All Access (App Only), News Sports & Talk and the streaming plans — while the Music Plan and a few bundles went down. You pay the new rate at your first renewal on or after that date; promotional rates and Lifetime plans aren’t affected.

It depends on who charges you: Apple, Google, your carrier or TV provider, or the service itself. The guide walks through each channel step by step. How to cancel a subscription

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