I’ve had an Apple Music subscription for years and use it A LOT. I tried some alternatives (Tidal, Sirius, and maybe one other?) and wasn’t super happy with the options.

Is there a service that people recommend that is good, like $10/month or less, maybe gives better pay to artists? I’d like to spend on a better company if possible too. If Apple has enough money to buy gold trinkets for elected officials they probably don’t need more from me.

  • rezifon@lemmy.world
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    The price for Apple Music, just like the price for everything else in the economy, has inflated.

    When Apple Music launched it was $9.99 for an individual. That’s $13.98 in 2026 dollars. In October 2022 they raised the price to $10.99. That’s $12.32 in 2026 dollars. Now it’s $11.99 in 2026 dollars. Adjusted for inflation, that’s the cheapest they’ve ever priced it.

    Family plan price went up a bit, adjusted. $19.99 over 2022’s $19.04.

    https://keepingupwithinflation.com/tracker/apple-music/

    Effective date Individual 2026 dollars Family 2026 dollars
    June 2015 launch $9.99 $13.98 $14.99 $20.98
    October 2022 $10.99 $12.32 $16.99 $19.04
    July 17, 2026 $11.99 $11.99 $19.99 $19.99