Bad news for Spotify users. The digital music service is once again raising its prices.
U.S. subscribers will soon pay anywhere from $1 to $3 more per month for Spotify’s ad-free premium plans. The increase in cost will go into effect this July – upping the price hike to 20 percent over the past two years for Spotify users.
Spotify officials noted that the cost increase was necessary “so that we can continue to invest in and innovate on our product features and bring users the best experience.”
Sometime during the next month, subscribers can expect an email that will look like the following:
With the company’s incoming price increases, Spotify will exceed the cost of Apple Music. Spotify Premium Individual (previously $10.99) is now priced at $11.99 per month, compared to $10.99 per month for Apple Music.
The Family Plan (previously $16.99) price is also up and now costs $19.99, compared to $16.99 for Apple Music. Spotify Premium Duo (previously $14.99), which allows for two streamers in the same household, is now $16.99 – the same price as Apple Music’s family package, which allows for six streamers in the same household.
