Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming service, is set to increase its premium subscription fees starting September 2025 in several regions, affecting hundreds of millions of users. The monthly cost of the premium individual plan will rise from €10.99 to €11.99 (approximately $13.88), impacting subscribers across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific.
This price hike is part of Spotify’s ongoing efforts to improve its profit margins, a topic the company has been highlighting for several years. Subscribers in the affected regions will receive email notifications detailing the changes in the coming weeks, giving them advance notice of the upcoming increase.
Despite this timeline, U.S. users will not experience this price increase in their current premium plans—at least for now. However, there is news on the horizon for American subscribers: Spotify is reportedly developing a “super-premium” subscription tier that could launch soon. This new tier is expected to be priced roughly $6 higher than the standard premium plan and may offer features like high-fidelity audio, which has long been a demand from Spotify users. Additional perks might include early or exclusive access to new music releases.
The introduction of a “super-premium” tier could be a double-edged sword. While it may satisfy audiophiles and those seeking exclusive content, it might frustrate existing premium subscribers who are already adjusting to the new price increase in many parts of the world.
Spotify’s dominance in the music streaming market remains unquestioned, with its wide global reach and extensive music library. Yet, ongoing price hikes raise questions about how long users will tolerate gradual increases before considering alternatives.
For now, subscribers outside the U.S. should prepare for higher monthly bills starting next month, while American users keep an eye out for potentially new and premium subscription options.