Spotify: Streaming service increases price for single subscriptions in Austria
from David Wurm 
on July 21, 2023, 15:00 | Write a comment
Everything is getting more expensive - not only Food, but also certain software subscriptions on the Internet. Spotify is now also turning the price screw. Specifically, the most popular subscription to the streaming service will be ten Procent increased. The service is now informing the 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 starts in this country. The price of the streaming platform for the individual subscription (those for individuals) increases from EUR 9,99 to EUR 10,99 per month. That's an increase of 10 Procent. On the Spotify website the new price is already visible.
- Spotify increases the prices for the individual subscription in Austria by 10 Procent.
- 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.
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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 by 10 Procenter
According to the announcement, the price for the individual subscription will drop from the current EUR 9,99 to EUR 10,99 pro month raised. That means an increase of 10 Procent. The new prices can already be seen on Spotify's official website. This means that the price is due immediately for new customers and from September 30, 2023 for existing customers. Should the price change contradictprowill 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: 10,99 Euros pro month (instead of 9,99 euros before July 2023)
- Amazon Music Unlimited: 10,99 Euros pro month (instead of 9,99 euros before February 2023)
- Apple Music: 10,99 Euros pro month (instead of 9,99 euros before November 2022)
- Deezer: 10,99 Euros pro month (for A1 and Magenta customers for 9,90 euros per month)
- Youtube music: 9,99 Euros 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.
