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Spotify Premium
Every price change since Jul 2011 — dated, sourced, archived.
The pricing story
Spotify held the famous $9.99 price for twelve straight years — the longest price freeze in mainstream streaming — then raised prices three times in three years. Premium Individual went to $10.99 in July 2023, $11.99 in July 2024, and $12.99 in early 2026, a 30% climb once the dam broke. Family and Duo plans have risen even faster in dollar terms, with Family hitting $21.99. The pattern suggests the $9.99 era is permanently over and roughly annual $1 hikes are the new normal as Spotify chases sustained profitability and pays for audiobooks bundled into Premium.
Every change on record
4 entries- Feb 1, 2026 Premium Individual $11.99 $12.99 ▲ +8%
Third hike in three years; Duo to $18.99, Family to $21.99, Student to $6.99
source: CNBC ↗ - Jul 1, 2024 Premium Individual $10.99 $11.99 ▲ +9%
Announced June 2024; Duo to $16.99, Family to $19.99
source: Spotify pricing page (archived) ↗ - Jul 24, 2023 Premium Individual $9.99 $10.99 ▲ +10%
First-ever US price increase after 12 years at $9.99
source: Spotify newsroom (archived) ↗ - Jul 14, 2011 Premium Individual $9.99 Launch
Spotify launches in the US; Premium at $9.99
source: Spotify pricing page (archived) ↗
Current plans (2026)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Individual | $12.99/mo | Ad-free music + 15h audiobooks |
| Premium Duo | $18.99/mo | 2 accounts |
| Premium Family | $21.99/mo | Up to 6 accounts |
| Premium Student | $6.99/mo | With Hulu (ads) |
US list prices. Check the official pricing page for regional pricing and promos.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Spotify Premium ever raised its prices?
Yes — Spotify Premium has raised prices 3 times. The most recent increase was on Feb 1, 2026, when Premium Individual went from $11.99 to $12.99.
How much does Spotify Premium cost in 2026?
Premium Individual costs $12.99/mo; Premium Duo costs $18.99/mo; Premium Family costs $21.99/mo; Premium Student costs $6.99/mo.
What did Spotify Premium cost when it launched?
The Premium Individual plan launched at $9.99/mo in Jul 2011. Today it costs $12.99 — a 30% increase.
When was the last Spotify Premium price increase?
Feb 1, 2026. Third hike in three years; Duo to $18.99, Family to $21.99, Student to $6.99