Only One Apple Music Plan Hasn’t Gone up in Price Out of the Blue.

Posted on July 17, 2026 by resourcefulman

At the end of the week, Apple quietly dropped some bad news on music lovers: Apple Music is getting more expensive . Starting today, the company is raising prices for its popular music streaming service, but not for all subscribers: users on one plan type will be able to keep their current price.

As seen on the official Apple Music promotional website , the Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, a $1 increase from the previous $10.99 per month. (Apple still offers one month free for new subscribers.) Student plans have also gone up by $1, bringing the total price to $6.99 instead of $5.99. The price increase for Family plans is even more significant: they now cost $19.99 per month, a $3 increase from the previous $16.99 per month. However, if you receive Apple Music through an Apple One subscription, you may not be affected by these price increases. Individual Apple One plans still cost $19.95. However, all other Apple One subscriptions will go up in price, including family plans, which now cost $27.95, up $2 from $25.95, and the Apple One “Premier” plan, which will go up to $39.95 from $37.95.

What justification did Apple give for this price increase? The company shared a statement with Music Business Worldwide , citing rising costs: “As a result of increased licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription price, effective today.”

What do you think at the moment?

How to get a longer free Apple Music trial

Price increases are always frustrating, but Apple Music offers free trials. If you’re a new subscriber, you can try the service for a month before paying, but don’t use this option if you plan to buy a new Apple device soon. Apple has released a list of devices eligible for the three-month free Apple Music trial, including: