WASHINGTON,February 29,2024 – Spotify just upped its prices again,and if you’re a subscriber,your wallet is about too feel the pinch. Starting next month, individual Premium plans will cost $12.99 monthly, a $1 increase from the previous rate.
The latest hike affects all Premium plans, from individual accounts to family subscriptions.
- Individual Spotify Premium plans now cost $12.99 per month.
- Duo plans are increasing to $18.99 monthly.
- family plans will now run $21.99 per month.
- Student plans are also affected, rising to $6.99 monthly.
Spotify Premium Duo plans for two people are going up to $18.99 a month, up from $16.99. Premium Family plans are getting hiked from $19.99 a month to $21.99. Even Premium Student plans are increasing, from $5.99 a month to $6.99. Existing subscribers will receive email notifications detailing the new rates, which will likely kick in after the next billing period, according to Variety.
New subscribers signing up for Duo or Family plans will pay the new prices immediately, while those opting for individual or student plans will get a month free before the changes take effect.
Is Spotify still the best value for music streaming? The last time Spotify raised prices was in June 2024,boosting individual rates from $10.99 to $11.99,and increasing prices for other Premium plans as well.That June 2024 increase marked Spotify’s second price hike in a year.
While music streaming prices aren’t soaring like those of video streamers, the increases may prompt users to explore cheaper alternatives. Luckily, there are options for those willing to export their playlists.
amazon music Unlimited
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Individual plan: $11.99/month (non-Prime), $10.99/month (Prime)
Family plan: $19.99/month
Amazon’s unlimited music service boasts over 100 million songs, comparable to Spotify, and also offers lossless and high-resolution tracks, spatial audio, and one audiobook a month via Audible.
apple Music
Individual plan: $10.99/month
Student plan: $5.99/month
Family plan: $16.99/month
Like Amazon and Spotify, Apple serves up more than 100 million songs in its streaming catalog, plus lossless and high-resolution tracks along with spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. There’s also the specialty Apple Music classical app that curates classical tracks with proper metadata. Apple music’s Student plan includes Apple TV access for free.
Tidal
Individual plan: $10.99/month
student plan: $5.49/month
Family plan: $16.99/month
A pioneer in high-quality music streaming, Tidal offers a vast library of lossless and high-resolution tracks and was an early adopter of Dolby Atmos mixes. There’s also a track-mixing DJ Extension available for the Individual and Student plans for an additional $9/month.
Individual plan: $10.99/month
student plan: $5.49/month (first month free)
Family plan: $16.99/month
Yes, there’s still a music-only YouTube streaming plan, although it’s worth noting that the streamer doesn’t yet offer lossless audio tracks.