Spotify Price Increase: What You Need to Know
Spotify is raising its Premium subscription price in the US to $12.99 per month, up from $11.99. But did Apple Music's pricing strategy work better? The new pricing will take effect from your billing date in February.
But how does this compare to Apple Music's pricing? Apple Music costs $9.99 per month for an individual plan. Spotify's Duo plan is going up to $18.99 from $16.99, while the Family plan will be $21.99, previously $19.99. The Student plan will increase from $5.99 to $6.99.
Comparison Time: Spotify vs Apple Music
- Spotify Premium: $12.99 per month
- Apple Music: $9.99 per month
- Spotify Duo: $18.99 per month
- Apple Music Family: $14.99 per month
But did YouTube Music do it better? You can also download music from YouTube for free using an mp3 converter. Just copy the YouTube URL, go to Google, put mp3 converter, copy the URL there, convert and download the video. The whole process is 1 minute and is free. Be aware that this method may not be legal in all countries.
So, which music platform offers better value? Spotify thinks that occasional updates to pricing reflect the value it delivers, enabling it to continue offering the best possible experience and to benefit artists. But did Apple Music do it better? Compare the features and prices of both platforms and decide for yourself.