Spotify is undergoing a transformation. First, the music streamer increased its prices twice within a year, then there were rumors about a new subscription with better audio quality.
There is news about the latter.
How Techradar reported, Spotify HiFi will not get its own subscription, but will be available as an add-on. A leaker has Bloomberg betrayed.
Those who want lossless audio will probably pay an additional $5 per month, it is said.
Why this is important: This leak is the latest in a series of rumors about a tariff with lossless audio quality. Spotify would become significantly more expensive with such an optional add-on.
How much would Spotify HiFi cost? The premium subscription currently costs 10.99 dollars per month in Europey. The 5 US dollars per month would probably translate to 5 dollars per month.
- Spotify HiFi would cost 15.99 dollars per month.
It could get even more expensive. The premium tariff currently costs 11.99 US dollars per month in the USA, which is one US dollar more. It can be assumed that the price increase of one euro will also reach us.
- Then Spotify HiFi would cost 16.99 dollars per month.
As Techradar writes, they consider the price to be quite realistic. In September, a code was discovered within Spotify that suggested that the streamer was planning a Hi-Res format and was putting a $20 price tag on it.
It is unclear why there should not be a separate subscription
Other possible features
The leaker knew even more. Other new functions are said to primarily revolve around AI.
- There should be a tool that makes it easier to create playlists for activities, dates and seasons.
- The AI is supposed to create compilations based on personal listening habits without first suggesting them.
There is no indication as to when Spotify HiFi will be rolled out or how much the provider wants for it in the end. The many leaks simply indicate that it could soon be that time. As soon as the add-on or subscription is released, you will of course find out about it here.
Would you pay 5 dollars more per month for lossless audio on Spotify?