As per Digital Music News, the streaming giant raised the cost of its premium individual plan in over 150 markets in 2025.
They include South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
A premium subscription in the US currently costs $11.99 per month, up from $9.99 when Spotify launched in the US 14 years ago.
Spotify is yet to comment on the potential price rise.

Pressure:

The Financial Times reports Spotify and Apple are being pressured by the major labels to raise subscription fees.
It states the labels are unhappy that the cost of music services isn’t matching the rise in inflation, and that subscriptions are priced lower than Netflix.

Sustained profitability:

Also at stake is Spotify’s need to demonstrate sustained profitability, as per Music Business Worldwide.
It achieved its first full year of operating profit in 2024 ($1.495bn).
JP Morgan has estimated that a $1 per month rise in the US could generate $500m more in annual revenues.

Spotify is planning to raise subscription prices in the US in Q1 2026, as per The Financial Times.

As per Digital Music News, the streaming giant raised the cost of its premium individual plan in over 150 markets in 2025.
They include South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
A premium subscription in the US currently costs $11.99 per month, up from $9.99 when Spotify launched in the US 14 years ago.
Spotify is yet to comment on the potential price rise.

The Financial Times reports Spotify and Apple are being pressured by the major labels to raise subscription fees.
It states the labels are unhappy that the cost of music services isn’t matching the rise in inflation, and that subscriptions are priced lower than Netflix.

Also at stake is Spotify’s need to demonstrate sustained profitability, as per Music Business Worldwide.
It achieved its first full year of operating profit in 2024 ($1.495bn).
JP Morgan has estimated that a $1 per month rise in the US could generate $500m more in annual revenues.

Spotify is planning to raise subscription prices in the US in Q1 2026, as per The Financial Times.

As per Digital Music News, the streaming giant raised the cost of its premium individual plan in over 150 markets in 2025.
They include South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
A premium subscription in the US currently costs $11.99 per month, up from $9.99 when Spotify launched in the US 14 years ago.
Spotify is yet to comment on the potential price rise.

The Financial Times reports Spotify and Apple are being pressured by the major labels to raise subscription fees.
It states the labels are unhappy that the cost of music services isn’t matching the rise in inflation, and that subscriptions are priced lower than Netflix.

Also at stake is Spotify’s need to demonstrate sustained profitability, as per Music Business Worldwide.
It achieved its first full year of operating profit in 2024 ($1.495bn).
JP Morgan has estimated that a $1 per month rise in the US could generate $500m more in annual revenues.

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The Financial Times

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J.P. Morgan

Streaming Price Hikes

Major Labels Vs. Streaming Platforms

Profitability Lagging Revenue Growth

Premium Subscription Tier Growth

Label Pressure On Subscription Costs

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Financial Results

Record Labels

Major Labels

Average Revenue Per User

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This story was written with information from Digital Music News, The Financial Times, and Music Business Worldwide.
We covered it because it’s news of a proposed rise in Spotify fees in the US.