The prices of music streaming services are constantly in flux, which can make it difficult to determine just how much you’re getting for your money. One trend has become more apparent, however, and that is the overall rise in subscription prices.Spotify raised its pricesacross all tiers just last month, and now, its competitors are following suit. Amazon has increased the cost of Amazon Music Unlimited plans, and Prime members are not exempt by already having a subscription.
As detailed on theAmazon Music Unlimited webpage, the cost of a monthly individual plan has gone from $9 to $10. Those with a family plan can expect to now pay $17 per month, rather than $16 monthly. If you have an individual annual plan, you’ll pay $99 per year, which is an increase of $10. Families that were paying $159 annually are seeing the price rise to $169 each year. Amazon spokesperson Rebecca Silverstein confirmed the recognized changes toThe Vergeand noted that the new prices will go into effect on September 19.
With Amazon Music Unlimited, you can queue any song you want and listen to music ad-free. It’s also possible to listen to content offline and skip songs without any limitations. Prime members can still enjoy Amazon’s catalog of music ad-free, but that’s where the buck stops — spatial audio, HD audio, and individual song selection all require an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
If you’re already considering changing services, it’s worth noting that Amazon’s competitors have raised prices as of late as well. Spotify bumped its individual Premium plan price to $11 per month in the US in July, an increase of $1. The decision came on the heels ofYouTube raising the monthly cost of YouTube Music Premiumby the same amount to $11 monthly.
