Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Spotify raises premium prices in US
Spotify, a popular music streaming service, is raising its premium subscription price by 8% in the US, from $12 to $13 per month.
This is the first price increase in the US since 2024.
The company says this will help them continue offering a good experience and support artists.
Prices are also going up in Estonia and Latvia.
Spotify has many loyal users who have been using the service for a long time.
The company's shares went up a little bit after the news.
Spotify is the biggest player in the music industry and has been profitable, but it's growing more slowly now.
Spotify is raising its premium subscription price by 8% in the US, from $12 to $13 per month.
This is the first price increase in the US since 2024, and prices are also rising in Estonia and Latvia.
Customers will receive an email explaining the price update and what it means for their subscriptions.
The company says the price increase will help continue offering the best experience and benefit artists.
Spotify shares rose 3% in pre-market trading following the announcement.
- Who
- Spotify Technology SA
- What
- Price increase for premium subscription
- When
- Effective after email notifications sent to users
- Where
- US, Estonia, Latvia
- Why
- To match inflation, rising costs, and continue offering value
- Company
- Spotify Technology SA
- Price Increase
- 8%
- New Price
- $13 per month
- Affected Countries
- US, Estonia, Latvia
- Last US Price Hike
- 2024
- Stock Impact
- 3% rise in pre-market trading
- Paid Subscribers
- 280 million