Spotify price history
On , Individual raised from $11.99 to $12.99/mo, +$1/mo and +$12 over a year. Duo raised from $16.99 to $18.99/mo, +$2/mo and +$24 over a year. Family raised from $19.99 to $21.99/mo, +$2/mo and +$24 over a year. Student raised from $5.99 to $6.99/mo, +$1/mo and +$12 over a year. Last checked
Every sourced change
Individual
$11.99/mo → $12.99/mo (increase)
+$1/mo this billing period, +$12 over a year
Duo
$16.99/mo → $18.99/mo (increase)
+$2/mo this billing period, +$24 over a year
Family
$19.99/mo → $21.99/mo (increase)
+$2/mo this billing period, +$24 over a year
Student
$5.99/mo → $6.99/mo (increase)
+$1/mo this billing period, +$12 over a year
When current subscribers pay
Spotify emails each Premium subscriber about the new price, and the new price takes effect after a one-month grace period. Spotify Support
Current prices
- Individual $12.99/mo (Official)
- Duo $18.99/mo (Official)
- Family $21.99/mo (Official)
- Student $6.99/mo (Official)
Cheaper alternatives
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If you qualify
Switch Spotify to Student
Student is $6.99/mo on a run-rate basis, against $12.99/mo for Individual. Students at an eligible accredited college or university, verified by SheerID; re-verify every 12 months, up to 3 more years. The US offer includes Hulu (With Ads).
About $6/mo less
Switch Spotify to Individual
Individual is $12.99/mo on a run-rate basis, against $18.99/mo for Duo. Ad-free Premium for one person.
About $6/mo less
If you qualify
Spotify Student may already include Hulu
Spotify’s US student page says the offer currently includes Hulu with ads for eligible students who are billed by Spotify. Check the account before paying Hulu separately.
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If you qualify
Two student plans both include Hulu
Spotify Student includes Hulu (With Ads). The Disney+, Hulu bundle Student is also an ad-supported bundle with Hulu. Check that you are not paying for Hulu twice.
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Questions
How much did Spotify go up?
On , Individual went from $11.99 to $12.99/mo (+$1/mo, +$12 over a year). Duo went from $16.99 to $18.99/mo (+$2/mo, +$24 over a year). Family went from $19.99 to $21.99/mo (+$2/mo, +$24 over a year). Student went from $5.99 to $6.99/mo (+$1/mo, +$12 over a year).
When did it change?
, the date given by Variety.
When do current subscribers pay the new price?
Spotify emails each Premium subscriber about the new price, and the new price takes effect after a one-month grace period. Spotify Support
What is the cheapest Spotify plan now?
Student at $6.99/mo, a monthly run rate of $6.99.
Sources in the catalog
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