"Although not explicitly mentioned in Spotify's correspondence, other plans are getting more expensive, too. Student monthly subscriptions are going from $6 to $7. Duo monthly plans, for two accounts in the same household, are going from $17 to $19, and Family plans, for up to six users, are moving from $20 to $22. Spotify's Basic plan, which is only available as a downgrade for some Premium subscribers and is $11/month, is unaffected."
"The reasoning offered is vague, but some features that Spotify recently implemented include the addition of lossless audio in November, music videos in December, and new Messages features (one that lets you share your listening activity with friends and one that lets you request joint listening sessions called Jams) earlier this month. It also opened an 11,000-square-foot podcast studio in Hollywood this month."
Spotify has raised subscription prices again after more than a decade of stable pricing, marking the third hike in 2.5 years. Premium monthly subscriptions increased from $12 to $13 as of users' February billing date, and new subscribers already see the higher rate. Student plans rose from $6 to $7, Duo plans from $17 to $19, and Family plans from $20 to $22; the $11 Basic downgrade plan remains unchanged. Earlier increases in July 2024 moved Premium from $11 to $12, Duo from $15 to $17, and Family from $17 to $20. Spotify cites product investment and lists new features including lossless audio, music videos, messaging features, and a large podcast studio.
Read at Ars Technica
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