Everything is getting more expensive – not just groceries, but also certain software subscriptions on the Internet. Spotify is now also turning the price screw. Specifically, the most popular subscription to the streaming service will be increased by ten percent. The service is now informing the first customers in Austria.
In a nutshell: Spotify is getting more expensive. While other countries are usually ahead of the Austrian market when it comes to price increases, this time the increase starts in this country. The price of the streaming platform for the individual subscription (those for individuals) increases from EUR 9.99 to EUR 10.99 per month. This corresponds to an increase of 10 percent. The new price can already be seen on the Spotify website.
Spotify is increasing the prices for the individual subscription in Austria by 10 percent. The price increase takes effect immediately for new customers and from September 30, 2023 for existing customers. Alternative music streaming services such as Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music and Deezer also have prices of 10.99 euros per month, while YouTube Music is currently the cheapest offer at 9.99 euros per month.
Price increase for the Austrian market
Spotify, one of the world‘s most popular streaming services, has announced that it will increase its prices. Other countries are usually ahead of the Austrian markets when it comes to such price increases. This time, however, the increase begins in this country. The changes will directly impact the Individual subscription, which is specifically designed for individuals.
10 percent increase
According to the announcement, the price for the individual subscription will be raised from the current EUR 9.99 to EUR 10.99 per month. That means an increase of 10 percent. The new prices can already be seen on Spotify’s official website. This means that the price is due immediately for new customers and from September 30, 2023 for existing customers. If you object to the price change, you will be downgraded to the free subscription with advertising.
Comparison of the costs of music streaming services
In response to the price increase, users may also consider alternative options. There are now a variety of streaming services on the market. But can you really save money with other services? We compared.
A subscription for one user per month costs:
It is noticeable that all prices are identical. The cheapest offer at the moment is YouTube Music. However, there are rumors that YouTube will soon turn the price screw.