Spotify price increase history

Every Spotify Premium Individual price change since 2011, what the other plans cost now, and how to pay less.

Updated November 3, 2026

Now $12.99 / month That's $155.88 a year Up 30% since 2011

Spotify Premium Individual price by year

Since	Monthly price	Change	Per year
2011	$9.99	—	$119.88
Jul 2023	$10.99	+$1.00 (10%)	$131.88
Jul 2024	$11.99	+$1.00 (9%)	$143.88
Feb 2026	$12.99	+$1.00 (8%)	$155.88

US list prices, checked October 2026. Taxes extra; prices through Apple, Google or a bundle can differ.

Other Spotify plans

The February 2026 increase also moved Duo from $16.99 to $18.99, Family from $19.99 to $21.99 and Student from $5.99 to $6.99. Existing subscribers paid the new price from their next billing date.

How to pay less for Spotify

Two people on separate Individual plans pay $25.98 a month; Duo is $18.99.
Student pricing is about half of Individual, with verification once a year.
Cancelling Premium keeps your account, playlists and saved music on the free tier.

Still worth it at $12.99?

A price increase is a good moment to decide again. If the answer is no, here is how to cancel Spotify — including how to tell whether Apple or Spotify bills you, which decides where you cancel.

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Questions

How much is Spotify now?

Spotify Premium Individual is $12.99 a month in the US as of October 2026, after the Feb 2026 increase.

How much has Spotify gone up?

From $9.99 in 2011 to $12.99 — about 30% more.

When does a Spotify price increase apply to existing subscribers?

Usually from your next billing date after a notice period. The provider emails you first, and your account's billing page shows the date and new price.