How much did Spotify go up in 2026?
Spotify raised all four US Premium plans in 2026: Individual went from $11.99 to $12.99 a month, Student from $5.99 to $6.99, Duo from $16.99 to $18.99, and Family from $19.99 to $21.99 (CNBC, Jan 15, 2026). Spotify announced the change on January 15, 2026, and it took effect on each subscriber’s billing date starting in February 2026.
Old and new prices
| Plan | Old | New | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Individual | $11.99 | $12.99 | +$1.00 |
| Premium Student | $5.99 | $6.99 | +$1.00 |
| Premium Duo | $16.99 | $18.99 | +$2.00 |
| Premium Family | $19.99 | $21.99 | +$2.00 |
Three increases since 2023
The 2026 change was Spotify’s third US Premium increase in under three years (Spotify Newsroom, Jul 24, 2023; Spotify Newsroom, Jun 3, 2024). Premium Individual cost $9.99 a month until July 2023 and costs $12.99 now: $3.00 a month, or $36 a year, more.
| Plan | Before Jul 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | Jun 3, 2024 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Individual | $9.99 | $10.99 | $11.99 | $12.99 |
| Premium Duo | $12.99 | $14.99 | $16.99 | $18.99 |
| Premium Family | $15.99 | $16.99 | $19.99 | $21.99 |
| Premium Student | $4.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $6.99 |
Student was unchanged in June 2024. US monthly prices before tax.
Cancelling
Sign in on the web, go to Manage your plan on your account page, and select Cancel subscription. Premium stays on until your next billing date, then the account switches to Spotify’s free tier (Spotify Support).
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