Amazon Music Unlimited
Music
$9.99/month
Prime Member Individual. Prime-heavy households that want an upgraded music service and value Alexa integration and hi-res audio.
Music head-to-head
Amazon Music Unlimited vs YouTube Music Premium
Side-by-side comparison of Amazon Music Unlimited and YouTube Music Premium subscription plans, pricing, and features.
Amazon Music Unlimitedfrom $9.99/mo
YouTube Music Premiumfrom $5.49/mo
Monthly difference$1.00
Plan comparison
Default plan pricing at a glance
YouTube Music Premium
Music
$10.99/month
Individual. People who already live in YouTube and want music, remixes, and background playback without ads.
Feature matrix
Key differences between Amazon Music Unlimited and YouTube Music Premium
| Detail | Amazon Music UnlimitedPrime Member Individual | YouTube Music PremiumIndividual |
|---|---|---|
| Default plan | Prime Member Individual | Individual |
| Monthly price | $9.99 | $10.99 |
| Annual cost | $119.88 | $131.88 |
| Plans available | 3 | 3 |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Annual option | No | No |
Amazon Music Unlimited is $1.00/mo cheaper on the default plan. That is $12.00 saved per year.
Amazon Music Unlimited plans
All Amazon Music Unlimited plans
Prime Member Individual
$9.99/moDiscounted rate for Prime members • Lower cost if you already pay for Prime
- Discounted rate for Prime members
- Lower cost if you already pay for Prime
- Note: Requires active Prime membership
Individual
$10.99/moHD and Ultra HD audio • Alexa integration
- HD and Ultra HD audio
- Alexa integration
- Large catalog
- Note: Prime members often compare against the cheaper Prime member rate
Family
$16.99/moUp to 6 family members • HD/Ultra HD included
- Up to 6 family members
- HD/Ultra HD included
- Note: Same-household assumptions apply
YouTube Music Premium plans
All YouTube Music Premium plans
Student
$5.49/moDiscounted student pricing • Background play and downloads
- Discounted student pricing
- Background play and downloads
- Note: Student verification required
Individual
$10.99/moAd-free music listening • Background play
- Ad-free music listening
- Background play
- Offline downloads
- Note: YouTube Premium is often the more compelling bundle
Family
$16.99/moShare with up to 5 family members • Best if multiple household members already use YouTube heavily
- Share with up to 5 family members
- Best if multiple household members already use YouTube heavily
- Note: Same-household family-group rules apply
FAQs
Common questions about Amazon Music Unlimited vs YouTube Music Premium
Is Amazon Music Unlimited or YouTube Music Premium cheaper?
Amazon Music Unlimited is $1.00 per month cheaper on the default plan (Prime Member Individual at $9.99/mo). Over a year, that is $12.00 in savings.
What are the main differences between Amazon Music Unlimited and YouTube Music Premium?
Amazon Music Unlimited: Prime-heavy households that want an upgraded music service and value Alexa integration and hi-res audio. YouTube Music Premium: People who already live in YouTube and want music, remixes, and background playback without ads.
Can I try Amazon Music Unlimited and YouTube Music Premium for free?
Amazon Music Unlimited: Check the official page for trial availability.. YouTube Music Premium: 30-day free trial.
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