If you’ve been jamming out to your favorite tunes on Spotify Premium for Kshs 299 per month, it’s time to adjust that budget a little. In an email I received this morning, Spotify says prices will increase starting next month.
Spotify AB is increasing the price of your subscription “Spotify: Music and Podcasts (Premium Individual)” from Ksh 299.00/month to Ksh 339.00/month starting on November 8, 2024.
Starting November 8, 2024, Spotify is bumping up the price of the Individual plan to Kshs 339 per month. That’s right, your musical ride is getting a tad more expensive — but not by much. And if you’re subscribed to other plans, don’t think you dodged this one. The Student Plan jumps from Kshs 149 to Kshs 169, the Duo Plan leaps from Kshs 349 to Kshs 439, and the Family Plan climbs from Kshs 479 to Kshs 549.
Spotify says these price hikes are necessary to keep innovating and improving their services. Sounds like a fair trade, right? After all, the cost of musical happiness could only stay the same for so long.
Price hikes around the world
This isn’t just a Kenya thing. Back in June, Spotify gave its U.S. users a price jolt, with the Individual plan there now costing $11.99 per month (up from $10.99). Duo jumped to $16.99 (from $14.99), and the Family plan hit $19.99 (up from $16.99).
Canada also joined the price hike party this week with some jaw-dropping increases — up to 24%. And let’s not forget our Nigerian neighbors, who are facing a 40% surge in their subscriptions, now paying ₦1,300/month (up from ₦900).
If you’re looking for a less wallet-stretching option, Spotify’s Mini plan is still available for Kshs 69 per week. This mobile-only plan gives you offline listening for up to 30 songs, and yes, you still get basic audio quality, all for a one-time payment. It’s perfect for anyone wanting premium features without committing to a full monthly subscription. It may not sound as grand as the full Premium, but let’s be honest, sometimes all you need is 30 songs on shuffle to vibe through the week.
So, as we brace for the November price hikes, it’s good to remember that your playlist will stay intact — and with any luck, some of those new “innovations” Spotify promises might be just around the corner.
In the meantime, maybe it’s time to explore that Mini plan if you’re not ready to dive into the deeper end of Spotify’s pricing pool just yet.
