Although I hold subscriptions to Apple Music and YouTube Music, I primarily use Spotify — largely due to its superior playlists and recommendations. Nevertheless, the absence of a lossless option has been a significant concern for some time, and Spotify is tackling this with the launch of its Premium Platinum plan in India, subsequent to its release in other global regions.
This plan allows users to enjoy lossless audio on Spotify with a bitrate of up to 24-bit/44.1kHz, making it fantastic to stream higher fidelity music on the platform. While this has been eagerly awaited, the downside is the pricing: Premium Platinum is priced at ₹299 ($3.38), representing a 40% hike from the previous ₹179 ($2) family plan. Frustratingly, the family plan is no longer accessible for new users and has been relegated to the legacy tier — existing subscribers can continue to use it.
I have been using Spotify’s family plan for nearly ten years, starting in the U.S. and transitioning to Indian pricing when it launched there. To be honest, the Indian family plan consistently felt like an incredible deal, and it’s evident why Spotify made