Got an email from Spotify today, the Duo plan in Ireland is going from €16.99 to €18.99 (it was €14.99 2 years ago). That’s about a 26% increase in just 2 years. I understand prices go up, but this feels way out of sync with actual inflation.
What’s more frustrating is that it’s not just Spotify, it feels like every subscription service is quietly raising prices year after year, while the product stays more or less the same. And at the same time, you hear about these companies leaning more into AI, cutting costs (including layoffs), and still pushing higher subscription prices – that combo just doesn’t sit right.
Curious how others are dealing with this – are you sticking with Spotify, switching plans, or just cutting back on subscriptions altogether?
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