
However, this feature has actually been around for some users for some time now. The other “new” feature mentioned there is Family Mix, which creates a personalized playlist which Spotify thinks you’ll all enjoy, based on the songs that each account listens to. You can toggle it on or off for all the accounts under it. The owner of the plan will now be able to control the Explicit Content Filter in the Family Hub section. So even if you’ve given your child an account under the Spotify Premium Family, you don’t want them to have complete freedom just yet since you need to watch or listen to what they consume. Update at 10:55: Added Apple Music pricing to the comparison.Not all the songs and podcasts that are on Spotify are safe for those little ears. Tidal is also an option, with its Family Premium tier coming in at $14.99 as well. Apple Music’s Family tier costs $14.99, but Apple service fans can save more by bundling it with other subscriptions through Apple One. It costs $12.99 per month, and the price hasn’t increased (although that doesn’t mean it won’t happen).Īlternatively, Google’s YouTube Music Premium Family subscription costs $14.99 per month, the same as what Spotify used to cost. For one, Spotify’s ‘Premium Duo’ tier is excellent if you’ve only got two users. If you’re thinking about ditching Spotify’s Family Tier, thankfully, you’ve got a few options. An extra dollar per month doesn’t seem like much, but it adds up over time.

On the other, price increases are an extra burden on people already struggling.

On the one hand, streaming service use is likely up as people rely on services more while stuck at home during the pandemic. These price increases come at a difficult time for many users. Even Microsoft tried to pull off an Xbox Live Gold increase, but the company was promptly bullied into backing down. Netflix increased prices in October 2020, while Disney+ will raise its monthly subscription later this month as part of its new Star content roll-out.

Unfortunately, Spotify happens to be the latest streaming service to up prices amid the pandemic.
