Spotify confirms more expensive Deluxe tier coming — here's what you'll pay

Spotify logo on a smartphone with headphones next to it
(Image credit: Shutterstock)

A number of big earnings calls are happening across this month where tech companies are revealing their plans for the coming year. 

Spotify is no different, and during their call last week, CEO Daniel Ek revealed that a more expensive Spotify Deluxe tier is coming to the music streaming service this later this year (via Android Authority). 

The news isn't exactly suprising, as we've heard rumors of a "Supremium" or Hi-Fi plan going back to 2022. In June, the Supremium rumor popped up again from Bloomberg claiming it was coming soon.

Even with Ek's announcement, it's unclear when the potentially "enhanced" tier will release. In the meantime, Spotify has spent the summer raising prices for the second time this year or dropping features from the Basic plan.

The expected Deluxe tier might be priced around $17 or $18 a month, about $5 more than the current Premium plan on offer. 

“It’s probably around a $17 or $18 price point, but sort of a deluxe version of Spotify that has all of the benefits that this normal Spotify version has, but a lot more control, a lot higher quality across the board,” Ek said.

The "higher quality" might refer to the high fidelity feature that is supposedly coming to Spotify though we've been waiting for that feature since at least 2021. 

The plan is still in "early days" but Ek apparently believes that it's something that consumers are asking for. 

If Spotify does actually release a Hi-Fi-powered Deluxe tier, who will pay for it? Competitors like Amazon and Apple Music already have lossless high fidelity audio for the same price as Spotify's current Premium tier. 

The music streamer needs something to make the prospect of a near $20 a month plan worth it to consumers beyond the addition hi-fi audio. At this point, Ek, and Spotify in general, have been very vague about the Deluxe plan and their plans for hi-fi. 

Apparently, Ek believes that the Deluxe plan will have a "greater impact [on] the music industry." In the meantime, we'll twiddle our thumbs while we wait for the alleged hi-fi upgrade that will surely someday arrive.

More from Tom's Guide

TOPICS
Scott Younker
West Coast Reporter

Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. 

Read more
Spotify logo on phone, blurred city lights in background
Spotify’s Music Pro could have this killer feature for creators
Spotify app running on phone
Spotify drops cryptic hint on the future of its service — here's what it could mean
Amazon Music Unlimited branding for Dolby Atmos content
Amazon follows Spotify and raises the prices of its music streaming service
Listing image for best music streaming services (L-R) the Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal logos
Best music streaming services in 2025
YouTube app icon on iPhone with finger
YouTube’s cheaper ad-free version could launch imminently in America
Apple Music logo in white on a red background
You can get 6 months of Apple Music for just $2.99 right now — here's how
Latest in Music Streaming
Spotify app running on phone
Spotify Premium subscribers report hearing ads — here's Spotify's response
Spotify logo on a smartphone with headphones next to it
Spotify accused of pushing ghost artists into our playlists — here's what's going on
Sonos app in front of Sonos speakers
Sonos caps off a rough year for its redesigned app with one last update — here's what's new
Spotify Wrapped 2024
Spotify Wrapped 2024 not showing up? — here's how to find or fix it
Spotify wrapped podcast
I just listened to my Spotify Wrapped AI podcast — and it's weird
Spotify logo on phones with over-ear headphones
Spotify’s latest upgrade is genius — but not enough to bring me back from Apple Music
Latest in News
NYTimes Connections
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, March 16 (#644)
Nintendo Switch 2
New Nintendo Switch 2 FCC filing suggests this beloved Nintendo controller could make a comeback
(From L to R) Rohan (Nik Dodani), Josh (Brandon Flynn), Dorothy (Edie Falco), John (Dean Norris), and Liddie (Lisa Kuthrow) in The Parenting
Max top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
NYT Strands on a cellphone
NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #378 (Sunday, March 16 2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE renders
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE price leak is bad news for budget-conscious buyers
Google Assistant
Gemini to kill off Google Assistant on most Android phones — here's what you need to know