Spotify launches Basic plan in U.S. that excludes audiobooks for $10.99 per month

Earlier this month, Spotify raised the price of its Premium plan from $10.99 to 11.99, a move it said was necessary in order for it to "invest in and innovate on" new features. Now, it's rolling out a slightly cheaper option for a dollar less a month - this one without audiobooks.

The new Basic Individual tier gives Spotify users access to its library of music for $11 a month, while the Premium Individual plan offers access to all the music as well as 15 hours of audiobook listening per month for $12. Spotify also offers a $10-per-month audiobook-only plan, which also provides 15 hours of listening.

There's also a $17-per-month Premium Duo plan, which offers unlimited music and audiobook access for two people living in the same home, as well a $20-per-month Premium Family plan for up to six people, and a Spotify Premium Student with Hulu for $6 per month.

Spotify added access to audiobooks in November and currently hosts around 250,000 books. With all audiobook-included plans, unused listening hours expire at the end of the month and don't carry over.

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