Rising UK subscriptions
The subscription economy has seen tremendous growth in recent years, and consumers in the UK have wholeheartedly embraced this flexible commerce model. Subscription services that deliver tangible goods or digital access on a recurring basis have proliferated across industries. As individuals and households opt for the convenience and value of subscriptions, the market continues to expand rapidly.
1) Spotify
- Music streaming platform grew subscribers by over 30% to nearly 14 million users in the UK.
- Past Price: £9.99/month,
- Increased Price: £10.99/month (as of Nov 2022)
- Subscription Plans
- Sign up
2) Netflix
- Increased 2 million UK subscribers in the past year, reaching a total of almost 12 million.
- Past Price: £6.99-£10.99/month
- Increase Price: £6.99-£17.99/month (price increased Oct 2022)
- Subscription Plans
- Sign up
3) Amazon Prime
- Membership in the UK increased as more consumers utilised Amazon services during the pandemic.
- Past Price: £79/year
- Increased Price: £95/year (increased Feb 2023)
- Subscription Plans
- Sign up
4) HelloFresh
- Meal kit service saw subscriber increases of 25-30% as home cooking rose in popularity.
- Past Price: £4.49-£5.49/serving
- Increased Price: £4.99-£5.99/serving (increased Jan 2023)
- Plans
- Sign up
5) Gousto
- Similar meal kit service also grew subscribers by offering customisable weekly menus delivered to homes.
- Past Price: £3.49-£4.99/serving.
- Increased Price: £3.99-£5.49/serving (increased Mar 2023)
- Plans
- Sign up
6) Xbox Game Pass
- A monthly subscription provides access to hundreds of downloadable games, appealing to casual gamers.
- Past Price: £7.99/month,
- Increased Price: £10.99/month (increased Jan 2023 for console)
- Game Pass Plans
- Sign up
7) Disney+
- A new streaming platform quickly became popular in the UK for family-friendly content.
- Past Price: £7.99/month
- Increased Price: £8.99/month (increased Feb 2023)
- Subscriptions
- Sign up
Most subscription costs have increased in the last 6 months, with bigger jumps for Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify, and Game Pass. Delivery-based subscriptions like HelloFresh and Gousto also saw smaller rises to offset production and logistics costs.
Disclaimer:
The prices listed above for popular UK subscription services are based on the data available to me at the time of writing.
However, subscription costs are subject to change, and prices can vary depending on plan details, special offers, currency exchange rates and other factors.
For the most up-to-date and accurate pricing information, please always check directly on the official website or app of the subscription company you are interested in. Price comparisons online may also differ from what is currently being charged to new or existing customers at any given time.
While this price data aims to provide a general overview of subscription costs, it should not be solely relied upon for making purchase decisions. Market dynamics and individual provider policies mean that pricing is liable to fluctuations outside of this analysis.
I therefore recommend verifying all costs directly with the subscription providers themselves before signing up or renewing any memberships. The companies maintain full authority and discretion over their pricing structures. No price or plan referenced here should be assumed as fixed or fully representative of current commercial terms.
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Netflix is a joke
Used neflix for as long as I can remember but each month I have to re subscribe and you can’t share it with other people anymore. Seems to boot you out if too many people use it
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This was a very helpful and detailed review of some of the increases happening right now, it was nice to see the comparison of past and present prices.
