If you're an Amazon Music Unlimited subscriber, you might want to check your next bill. Amazon is raising prices on its music streaming service, and the new rates will take effect for existing users starting March 5, 2025. This change brings Amazon’s pricing in line with competitors like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal—and for some, that might not be great news.
Here’s how the new prices break down:
If you're in Canada or the UK, you’re also getting a price bump. Canadians, in particular, are seeing slightly larger increases across different plan types, with the single-device plan now costing $6.29 per month.
New users have already been paying these rates since January 29, 2025. But for existing subscribers, the changes kick in with their first billing cycle after March 5.
Amazon hasn’t offered a detailed reason for the price hike. In an email to subscribers, the company gave the same explanation it used during its last price increase in 2023: “to bring you even more content and new features.”
That’s a pretty standard response from streaming services these days, and Amazon is far from alone in making these kinds of changes.
With these increases, Amazon Music Unlimited now costs the same as Spotify Premium, which raised its price to $12 per month in 2024. However, it’s now slightly more expensive than Apple Music and YouTube Music, both of which still charge $11 per month for their individual plans.
That might make Amazon a tougher sell for some users—especially those who don’t already subscribe to Prime.
That said, Amazon does have some notable perks that Spotify still lacks. For example:
Still, if price is your main concern, some users may find that Apple Music or YouTube Music offers a better deal at the moment.
This increase is part of a larger trend in the streaming world, affecting both music and video platforms. Spotify raised its prices in 2024 and could introduce a higher-priced "Super Premium" tier in the future. Netflix has made multiple price increases, adjusting its subscription fees worldwide. YouTube TV bumped its monthly price by $10 not long ago.
With costs rising for content licensing, artist royalties, and platform development, streaming services across the board are asking users to pay more.
If you’re looking to save some money, Amazon still has a couple of lower-cost options:
For users who want full control over their music selection, Amazon Music Unlimited is now a pricier commitment.
With these changes, Amazon Music Unlimited is no longer the budget-friendly alternative to Spotify and Apple Music. While the extra features like lossless audio and Audible integration might justify the cost for some, others may start looking at competitors with lower prices.
If you’re thinking about switching services, now might be a good time to take a closer look at your options and decide which subscription is really worth your money.