Spotify will reportedly become more expensive in the US next year. Here’s what to expect

After announcing it Raising prices In regions including Europe, South Asia and Latin America, Spotify is said to be about to increase prices again in the US.

The US is included in Spotify’s latest price increase on its premium services starting in early 2026, according to Financial Timeswhich cited three sources familiar with the streaming music company’s dealings. At the moment, the least expensive Premium plans In the US it starts at $12, but a price rise will likely bring it in line with other regions where the Premium plan costs around $14 per month.

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Spotify also offers a Premium Family plan that covers six people in the same household for $20, and plans for students ($6 per month with Hulu) and couples ($17 per month). Spotify also offers Basic plan This does not include access to audiobooks for $11 per month. A Spotify representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Steady increase

If the report is accurate, this would be the third price increase for Premium plans in the US since 2023. Before these increases, Premium plans were $10, but Spotify raised their price Minimum price By $1 in 2023 after that Again in 2024.

Just this week Spotify added the ability to do this seamlessly Import playlists From other music services including Apple Music and Tidal.

Spotify has faced some controversy this year, including… Some musical works Abandoning the platform and some customers canceling subscriptions On ads for Homeland Security’s ICE program. CNET has a guide to cancellation Spotify subscription.

The company is the market leader among music streaming apps with approximately 32 percent share market share As of the end of 2024.