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Spotify Raises Premium Fees in Germany and Launches New Basic Tier

Existing users must opt in by mid-October to keep their plans under Spotify’s new profit-focused pricing model.

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Overview

  • Premium Individual rises from €10.99 to €12.99, Duo to €17.99, Family to €21.99 and Student to €6.99 for new subscribers as of August 14.
  • Existing subscribers keep current rates for three months and face plan cancellation if they do not consent to the new fees by 14 October 2025.
  • The new Basic tier maintains ad-free streaming and downloads at Premium prices while removing the previously included 12-hour audiobook allowance.
  • Consumers are exploring student discounts, household account sharing, migration to rival services and third-party playlist-transfer tools to manage higher costs.
  • Spotify says the adjustments will fund content and feature investments as it shifts from growth to sustainable profitability following its first net profit in 2024.