All things considered, Spotify increases its fees for subscriptions
Spotify Announces Global Subscription Price Increase
In a recent announcement, music streaming giant Spotify has revealed that it will be increasing the prices of its Premium subscriptions across various regions, including Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa, starting from September 2025 [1][2][5].
The new prices for individual subscriptions in Europe will be €11.99 per month, an increase from the current €10.99 [1][5]. However, the situation in Germany has some specific nuances.
Following a price increase in fall 2023 when the standard subscription rose from €10 to €11 per month [3], there is currently no clear confirmation that Germany or Austria will see an additional price increase from €11 to €11.99. Spotify has not officially responded to inquiries on this matter [3].
German consumer protection and local laws require explicit user consent for price increases on existing subscriptions, a procedure that Spotify’s usual unilateral price increase approach was ruled illegal by the Berlin Court of Appeal in 2023 [3].
In other countries, such as India, the individual plan price has risen by about 17% to Rs 139 (~$1.58), and Family plans increased by about 28% to Rs 229 (~$2.61) [4]. In the United States, a similar price increase from $10.99 to $11.99 was implemented in 2024 and is part of an annual adjustment trend [1].
Here's a summary of the new prices:
| Region/Market | Previous Price | New Price (from Sept 2025) | Notes | |----------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | Europe (general) | €10.99/month | €11.99/month | Confirmed for most European markets | | Germany | €11.00/month (since 2023) | No confirmed increase yet | Legal constraints require explicit consent | | India | Rs 119/month approx. | Rs 139 (Individual); Rs 229 (Family) | 17% to 28% increase | | United States | $10.99/month | $11.99/month (since 2024) | Previous price increase; annual adjustments pattern | | South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific | €10.99/month | €11.99/month | Confirmed price increase |
Spotify is notifying affected subscribers by email about the upcoming price changes [1][4]. The increases come amid Spotify's efforts to offset challenges in advertising revenue despite strong subscription growth [1][4].
As of early August 2025, further official clarification specific to Germany and some other countries might follow soon.
It's also worth noting that no new information about the price increase for other subscription models (apart from individual subscriptions) was provided.
Finance and business are impacted as Spotify plans to increase the prices of its Premium subscriptions, affecting various regions including Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa starting from September 2025. Businesses analyzing the music streaming market will need to keep an eye on consumer responses to these price increases.
