Music streaming giant Spotify is celebrating its 20th anniversary with another price hike in Canada.
The price increases vary depending on account type, with the Student account staying the same and other plans increasing by between $1 and $3 per month:
- Individual (1 account) – $13.99/mo (up from $12.69)
- Student (1 account) – $6.39/mo (unchanged)
- Duo (2 accounts) – $19.99/mo (up from $17.89)
- Family (6 accounts) – $23.99/mo (up from $20.99)
The new prices are live now on Spotify’s website, while existing subscribers won’t see their prices go up for a couple more months. In an email I received from Spotify, it said my plan would increase starting with the July 2026 bill.
“This change means we can invest more in Premium. We are always working to improve Premium and deliver the best possible experience for you,” reads the email.
Spotify last raised prices in Canada in 2024 and in 2023. Compared to the 2023 pricing, Spotify’s plans are much more expensive, with the Individual plan costing just $10.99/mo and the Family plan only $16.99. Now, the two-person Duo plan costs more than the Family plan did just a few years ago.
Meanwhile, other music streaming platforms offer cheaper rates. Google’s YouTube Music, for example, costs $10.99/mo for an Individual plan, or $16.99/mo for a five-person Family plan. And if you want more than music, YouTube Premium is $12.99 and $22.99, respectively.
Apple Music has similar prices to YouTube Music, with a $10.99/mo Individual plan, $16.99/mo Family plan, and a $5.99/mo Student plan. And if you have other Apple subscriptions, the company lets you bundle them with Apple One.
And that’s just to name a few alternatives to Spotify, with several other options available as well if you’d rather break away from a Big Tech subscription entirely.
