Spotify Raises Premium Prices in Germany and Introduces Legacy Basic Plan
Existing subscribers face a consent prompt for higher fees, with a legacy-priced Basic option that removes included audiobook hours offered as an alternative.
Overview
- New rates for new sign-ups took effect on August 14, 2025: Individual €12.99, Duo €17.99, Family €21.99, and Student €6.99 per month.
- Existing customers are being notified by email, with changes typically applied about three months later, which is widely reported as November 2025.
- Users who decline the new terms will be switched to the ad-supported Free tier with limited skips and no offline listening.
- The Free tier remains available at no cost and is not affected by the pricing changes.
- Spotify says the adjustment supports ongoing platform investment, and the company has not tied it to a full lossless HiFi rollout.