**Spotify Reveals Price Hike for Ad-Free Music Subscriptions Across Various Markets**
Spotify has officially revealed that it will be raising the price of its ad-free music streaming service in numerous markets worldwide. This choice, shared via an official announcement, suggests that subscribers in different regions will soon receive emails outlining the updates to their Premium subscriptions.
The price changes will impact Premium subscribers in multiple locations, such as South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific area. However, consumers in the United States will not experience a price increase at this moment. The company has mentioned that the details of the price alterations will differ by market, with one example indicating a possible hike of €1 per month.
In the U.S., Spotify had earlier increased the cost of its family plan, which is now $3 more than Apple Music. Presently, Spotify’s individual plan is priced at $11.99 per month, making it $1 more than Apple Music’s base price of $10.99 per month.
A significant difference between the two services is that Spotify provides a free version supported by ads, while Apple Music does not. Furthermore, Spotify includes audiobook listening hours in its paid membership, while Apple Music is noted for its support of higher quality audio streams, a feature that Spotify aims to improve in the future.
As Spotify continues to refine its offerings and pricing strategy, subscribers in the impacted markets should monitor their inboxes for additional information regarding the forthcoming updates to their subscriptions.
