"Snapchat, the image-sharing service mostly used by Gen Zers, will begin charging users for any storage exceeding 5GB. This includes all photos and videos that are part of the app's 'Memories' feature, where content previously posted is archived and saved. Users have been able to post images to their followers via Snapchat Stories since 2016, meaning that many people have nearly nine years' worth of content stored on their account."
"In the US, prices start at $1.99 USD per month for 100GB of extra storage. A 'Snapchat+' subscription includes 250GB of storage for $3.99 USD and features additional perks. A 'Snapchat Platinum' plan offers 5TB of storage for $15.99 USD. There will be a 12-month grace period where customers can decide whether they want to jump on board or move their photos off the app. After this window closes, all users must pay for extra storage."
"The news follows on from Meta's announcement that it will launch a paid subscription service to block ads on Facebook and Instagram. Starting at £2.99 a month, users can completely filter out sponsored content from their feeds. The reaction to these new paid services has been unsurprisingly angry. Taking away a system that was once free and placing it behind a paywall was never going to be a popular decision."
Snapchat will introduce charges for account storage exceeding 5GB, applying to all photos and videos saved in the Memories feature. Pricing in the US starts at $1.99 per month for 100GB, with Snapchat+ offering 250GB for $3.99 and Snapchat Platinum providing 5TB for $15.99. Users receive a 12-month grace period to either subscribe or move their content off the app before payment becomes mandatory. Meta is rolling out a paid, ad-free subscription starting at £2.99, and public reaction to such paywalls has been strongly negative amid rising data and server costs.
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