Spotify US subscription price increase 2026: Spotify price hike alert: US subscription to rise next year for third time in 3 years – how much will you pay in 2026?
How Much Can Spotify Subscribers Pay After the Raise?
The exact amount of the increase has not yet been disclosed, but JPMorgan estimates that a $1 monthly increase could add nearly half a billion dollars to annual revenue, according to a Quartz report.
Increases in Historical Spotify Subscriptions in the US
The news follows a series of international price increases, including in the US and Australia. Spotify’s last subscription increase in the US was in June 2024, when ad-free streaming was increased from $1 to $11.99 per month. This follows an increase in July 2023 that brought the price to $10.99 per month.
Overall, the upcoming increase marks only the third price adjustment for U.S. subscribers in Spotify’s 14-year history in the country.
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Global Streaming Price Trends: Pandora, Amazon Music and Apple Music
Spotify is not alone in increasing subscription costs. Last year, Pandora increased its Premium plan by $1 and increased its family plan by $3 per month. According to the report, Amazon Music increased its monthly fee to $9.99 in August 2023, and Apple Music increased by $1 to $10.99 per month in October 2022.
Why Is Spotify Increasing Subscription Fees?
The price increases come at a time when copyright demands from music companies are increasing and the focus is shifting from user growth to profitability. ALSO READ: Gasoline prices fall ahead of Thanksgiving: $3 in more than half of US states – experts predict further declines by Christmas
Spotify Q3 2025 Earnings Meet Expectations
Spotify has reported being profitable for over a year. According to the Benzinga report, Spotify achieved strong results in the third quarter of 2025, exceeding expectations with earnings of $3.83 per share and revenue of $4.99 billion. According to the report, the company also reported growth in its user base; The number of monthly active users reached 713 million, and the number of premium subscribers increased by 12% to 281 million.
Leadership Changes at Spotify
Meanwhile, the company is also experiencing leadership changes. Founder Daniel Ek will step down as CEO at the end of September but will remain executive chairman. Gustav Söderström, previously co-chairman and chief product and technology officer, and Alex Norström, previously co-chairman and chief operating officer, will take over as co-CEOs, according to the Quartz report.
FAQ
When will Spotify increase US subscription prices?
Early 2026, likely in the first quarter.
How much will the new Spotify price increase be?
The exact amount has not been disclosed yet.
