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Spotify Premium price history & increases
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Spotify Premium costs $6.99–$21.99/month in the US (prices checked Nov 2, 2026). Last raised on Jan 15, 2026 (Individual: $11.99 → $12.99/month, +8%). Spotify Premium has raised prices 3 times since 2023.
Get Spotify Premium ↗ Cheaper option: YouTube Premium & YouTube Music from $5.99/mo ↗
Current Spotify Premium prices (US)
| Plan | Price | Billing | How we know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $12.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Student | $6.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Duo | $18.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Family | $21.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
US list prices in USD before tax, promotions and bundles.
Free plan or trial: Free ad-supported tier; 1-month Premium trial for new users.
Spotify Premium price history
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+8%
price increase
- Individual: $11.99/mo → $12.99/mo
Jan 15, 2026 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+10%
price increase
- Family: $19.99/mo → $21.99/mo
Jan 15, 2026 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+12%
price increase
- Duo: $16.99/mo → $18.99/mo
Jan 15, 2026 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+9%
price increase
- Individual: $10.99/mo → $11.99/mo
Jun 3, 2024 · source: newsroom.spotify.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+18%
price increase
- Family: $16.99/mo → $19.99/mo
Jun 3, 2024 · source: newsroom.spotify.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+13%
price increase
- Duo: $14.99/mo → $16.99/mo
Jun 3, 2024 · source: newsroom.spotify.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+10%
price increase
- Individual: $9.99/mo → $10.99/mo
Jul 24, 2023 · source: theverge.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+6%
price increase
- Family: $15.99/mo → $16.99/mo
Jul 24, 2023 · source: theverge.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+15%
price increase
- Duo: $12.99/mo → $14.99/mo
Jul 24, 2023 · source: theverge.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
Spotify Premium pricing FAQ
- How much does Spotify Premium cost?
- Spotify Premium costs $6.99–$21.99/month in the US (prices checked Nov 2, 2026). Plans: Individual $12.99/month; Student $6.99/month; Duo $18.99/month; Family $21.99/month.
- Did Spotify Premium raise its prices?
- Yes. Last raised on Jan 15, 2026 (Individual: $11.99 → $12.99/month, +8%). Spotify Premium has raised prices 3 times since 2023.
- What is the cheapest Spotify Premium plan?
- The cheapest Spotify Premium plan is Student at $6.99/month.
- Does Spotify Premium have a free trial or free plan?
- Free ad-supported tier; 1-month Premium trial for new users.
Cheaper music alternatives
Services in the same category whose cheapest monthly plan costs less than Spotify Premium's ($6.99/mo). Plans differ in what they include.
| Service | From | Hikes | Last change |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Premium & YouTube Music | $5.99/mo | 3 | Apr 10, 2026 |
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