Spotify is once again raising the price of Spotify Premium in the United States. While the free, ad-supported plan remains available, the price of Spotify Premium is now more expensive than Apple Music. customers will be notified of the increases next month.
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Spotify Premium Individual now costs $11.99 per month, compared to $10.99 per month for Apple Music. The price of the family plan has also increased and now costs $19.99, compared to $16.99 for Apple Music Family.
Spotify Premium Duo, which allows streaming by two people in the same household, is now $16.99 – the same price Apple Music charges for its family plan, which supports up to six members of the same family.
In an email to customers, Spotify says the price of its services is increasing so it can “continue to invest and innovate in our product offerings and capabilities.” The company has expanded into podcast and audiobook content in recent years.
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For example, Spotify Premium includes 15 hours of audiobook listening per month, something Apple doesn't offer.
However, features like lossless audio or Spatial Audio are still missing. (When these features finally arrive, Spotify is expected to charge extra to get them — unlike Apple Music, where they're included at no extra charge.)
Compared to Spotify, Apple Music last raised the price of its packages in October 2022.It is of course possible that Apple will increase prices in the coming months, but nothing has been announced yet regarding this possibility.
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Spotify has revolutionized the way we experience music. As the leading digital music service, it gives users access to millions of songs, podcasts and videos from artists from around the world. Whether you’re exploring new genres, sticking to your playlists or following your favorite artists, Spotify offers a personalized and immersive audio journey at an affordable price. Its sophisticated algorithms recommend new songs based on your listening habits, making music discovery seamless and enjoyable. With features like offline listening and social media sharing, Spotify continues to improve the listening experience, ensuring that music lovers can connect with their favorite tunes anytime, anywhere.
Source: 9to5mac
