How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

How much does Tidal HiFi Plus cost per year?

Tidal HiFi Plus costs $14.99/month, which equals $179.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1798.80.

Is Tidal HiFi Plus worth it?

At $14.99/month ($1798.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 1 vinyl record per month (~$25 with leftover). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Tidal HiFi Plus?

Cancellation difficulty for Tidal HiFi Plus is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://support.tidal.com/hc/en-us/articles/202453191-Subscription-Management

What are alternatives to Tidal HiFi Plus?

Alternatives to Tidal HiFi Plus include: spotify-premium, apple-music. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Tidal HiFi Plus

Hi-res lossless audio, Dolby Atmos, and artist-direct payments.

↑ -25% since 2015

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$15

Yearly

$150

5 Years

$899

10 Years

$1,799

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,799 on Tidal HiFi Plus. That's equivalent to 120 meals out, or 36 books.

Last updated: 2024-12Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueMinor Issue

Confusing tier restructuring: dropped price from $19.99 to $10.99 in 2023, then raised to $14.99 in 2025. Tier names and features changed multiple times.

Price History2015 - 2024

$20

$11

$15

201520232024

When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~July 2029

medium confidence

Predicted Price

$14.34

+$-0.65/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

4.6 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+-4.3%

Time since last hike:1.2 years

Data points:3 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$14.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$14/mo

Based on -4.3% increases every 4.6 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

1 year5 years10 years

Total spent on Tidal HiFi Plus

$899.4

$14.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

Album Download

$10 each

albums

Vinyl Record

$30 each

records

$12 each

CDs

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 89+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $899.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.