Pandora raises subscription fees as new rates take effect in October

Pandora is raising prices for its paid music streaming plans, with current subscribers moving to the higher rates from 22 October 2026. The increase comes amid a wave of price rises across streaming services and may test whether listeners feel Pandora’s personalised recommendations justify the cost.

Pandora Plus now costs $5.99 a month or $65.89 a year, while Premium costs $11.99 a month or $131.89 a year. Premium Family, which covers up to six people, rises to $19.99 a month or $219.89 a year; prices can differ when customers subscribe through app stores or other platforms. Pandora says the changes will support better recommendations, reliability and access to music and podcasts, though the article notes concerns about the service’s feature range and streaming quality compared with rivals.