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Why Is My Music App Costing More? The Sad News for Spotify Fans
Spotify is planning to raise its prices for U.S. customers in early 2026, following a previous increase in mid-2024.
Bad News for Your Wallet
If you use Spotify , you will likely pay more money soon. Reports say the company plans to raise the price of its Premium plan in the first few months of 2026. This is the second time in a short while that the price has gone up. The last time this happened was in June 2024, when the cost went up to $11.99 a month.
Why Is This Happening?
You might wonder why you have to pay more. The big companies that own the music are telling Spotify and Apple
to charge more money.
- Inflation: The music companies say that because everything else costs more, music should too.
- Netflix Comparison: These companies think it is not fair that Spotify is cheaper than Netflix.
This might feel like a poor excuse to take more of your money, but it is the main reason for the change.
Price Check: Spotify vs. The Rest
Right now, Spotify is already one of the most expensive options. If they raise the price again, they will cost more than almost everyone else. Here is a simple list of what other apps cost right now:
| Music App | Monthly Price |
|---|---|
| Spotify | $11.99 (Going Up) |
| Apple Music | $10.99 |
| Amazon Music | $10.99 |
| YouTube Music | $10.99 |
| Pandora | $10.99 |
| Tidal | $10.99 |
| Deezer | $11.99 |
New Cool Stuff You Get
Even though the price is going up, Spotify is adding new things to make the app better.
- Better Sound: In September 2025, they finally turned on “lossless” audio. This makes the music sound very clear and crisp, like a CD. The good news is they did not charge extra for this when it launched.
- Song DNA: Spotify bought a company called WhoSampled in November 2025. This helps you find out where a song came from. If you like a beat in a rap song, this feature will show you the old song it borrowed from.
My Advice to You
If you love finding new songs and want the best sound, Spotify might still be worth the extra money. But if you just want to listen to music and save cash, you might want to look at Apple or Amazon. They cost less and do almost the same thing. Watch your bill in early 2026 so you are not surprised!