Spotify Prices by Year, 2011–2026
Spotify Premium Individual cost $9.99 in July 2011 and $12.99 in Feb 2026, up 30%. Overall U.S. prices rose 48% over the same time, so after inflation it actually got cheaper.
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Spotify price history
Per month. "In Aug 2026 dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the CPI.
| Date | Price | In Aug 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 ↗ | $12.99 | $13.32 |
| June 2024 ↗ | $11.99 | $12.78 |
| July 2023 ↗ | $10.99 | $12.04 |
| July 2011 ↗ | $9.99 | $14.81 |
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Source
news reports of each price change. Prices are per month. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).