Spotify: Streaming service increases price for single subscriptions in Austria
of David Wurm 
on July 21, 2023, 15:00 | Write a comment
Everything is getting more expensive - not only Food products, but also certain software subscriptions on the Internet. Spotify is now also increasing its prices. Specifically, the streaming service's most popular subscription is being increased by ten percent. The service is now informing its 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 is starting in this country. The price of the streaming platform for the individual subscription (that for individuals) is increasing from 9,99 euros to 10,99 euros per month. This corresponds to an increase of 10 percent. On the Spotify website the new price is already visible.
- Spotify is increasing the prices for individual subscriptions in Austria by 10 percent.
- The price increase is effective 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 pro Month, while YouTube Music is currently the cheapest offer at 9,99 euros pro month is.
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.
Increase of 10 percent
According to the announcement, the price for the individual subscription will drop from the current EUR 9,99 to EUR 10,99 pro Monthly price increase. This means an increase of 10 percent. The new prices are already visible on Spotify's official website. This means that the price will be due immediately for new customers and from September 30, 2023 for existing customers. If the price change is notprowill be downgraded to the free subscription with ads.
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.
That costs a subscription for one user pro Month:
- Spotify: EUR 10,99 pro month (instead of 9,99 euros before July 2023)
- Amazon Music Unlimited: EUR 10,99 pro month (instead of 9,99 euros before February 2023)
- Apple Music: EUR 10,99 pro month (instead of 9,99 euros before November 2022)
- Deezer: EUR 10,99 pro month (for A1 and Magenta customers for 9,90 euros per month)
- Youtube music: EUR 9,99 pro Month
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.