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Twitch Turbo

Every price change since Nov 2013 — dated, sourced, archived.

$8.99 launch price · Nov 2013
$11.99 today · Turbo
+33% total change since launch
1 price increases · last Aug 2023
Turbo $11.99/mo today
▲ 33% since Nov 2013
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The pricing story

Twitch Turbo sat untouched at $8.99 for nearly a decade before jumping 33% to $11.99 in August 2023 — part of the platform-wide monetization squeeze that also cut streamer revenue splits and inflated ad load for free viewers. The hike's logic was straightforward: as Twitch ran more ads, the ad-free pass became more valuable, so Amazon repriced it. Turbo remains a niche product next to per-channel subs and Prime Gaming, but its trajectory tracks the broader pattern of every ad-supported platform: grow the ads, then charge more for the exit.

Every change on record

2 entries
  1. Aug 4, 2023 Turbo $8.99 $11.99 ▲ +33%

    First hike ever: +33% amid heavier ad load

    source: Twitch Turbo page (archived) ↗
  2. Nov 4, 2013 Turbo $8.99 Launch

    Turbo launches at $8.99

    source: Twitch Turbo page (archived) ↗

Current plans (2026)

PlanPriceNotes
Turbo $11.99/mo Ad-free viewing sitewide

US list prices. Check the official pricing page for regional pricing and promos.

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Frequently asked questions

Has Twitch Turbo ever raised its prices?

Yes — Twitch Turbo has raised prices 1 time. The most recent increase was on Aug 4, 2023, when Turbo went from $8.99 to $11.99.

How much does Twitch Turbo cost in 2026?

Turbo costs $11.99/mo.

What did Twitch Turbo cost when it launched?

The Turbo plan launched at $8.99/mo in Nov 2013. Today it costs $11.99 — a 33% increase.

When was the last Twitch Turbo price increase?

Aug 4, 2023. First hike ever: +33% amid heavier ad load

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