After Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, France could be the next to bear the brunt of Spotify's inflation. For several months, the trend has been upward: subscription prices for streaming services have continued to climb. After Netflix and other major players in the sector, it's Spotify's turn to increase its subscription plans. This increase, which will take effect on May 1, 2025, is part of the Swedish giant's global strategy to strengthen its profitability. and finance new services.
Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourg subscribers are the first to be affected by this decision. Here are the new monthly rates that will come into effect: in Belgium, you will now have to pay €11.99 (compared to €10.99 previously) for an individual Premium subscription, and nearly €20.99 (compared to €17.99) for a family pack. In the Netherlands and Luxembourg, the bill is even higher, with €12.99 for the individual Premium plan, and €21.99 for the family Premium plan. These increases, ranging from 1 to 4 euros depending on the plan and the country, now position the Benelux among the regions where Spotify is the most expensive in the world, even exceeding the prices charged in Germany, Spain or the United States.
In detail
Belgium:
- Premium Individual: 11.99€ (compared to 10.99€)
- Premium Duo: 16.99€ (compared to 14.99€)
- Premium Family: 20.99€ (compared to 17.99€)
- Premium Students: 6.99€ (compared to 5.99€)
Netherlands and Luxembourg:
- Premium Individual: 12.99€ (compared to 10.99€)
- Premium Duo: 17.99€ (compared to 14.99€)
- Premium Family: 21.99€ (compared to 17.99€)
- Premium Students: 6.99€ (compared to 5.99 euros)
Why this increase?
Spotify justifies these new pricing plans by the need to invest in new features and adapt its business model to a constantly evolving market. The company mentions in particular the development of additional services, such as a future Music Pro offering for fans, or the integration of audiobooks. This strategy aims to generate new profit margins, while competition remains fierce with Deezer, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Still, inflation risks weighing on subscribers' budgets, especially since Spotify could encourage its competitors to also review their prices upwards.
Soon in France?
For the moment, France is not directly affected by this new wave of increases. French prices remain slightly lower than those in the Benelux, due in particular to the streaming tax imposed by the government. However, the repeated increases country by country leave little doubt: it is likely that France will soon be affected.
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