Apple Music
Music
Individual. Best for Apple ecosystem, lossless and spatial audio included free, no podcasts
Music head-to-head
Side-by-side comparison of Apple Music and YouTube Music Premium subscription plans, pricing, and features.
Plan comparison
Music
Individual. Best for Apple ecosystem, lossless and spatial audio included free, no podcasts
Music
Individual. People who already live in YouTube and want music, remixes, and background playback without ads.
Feature matrix
| Detail | Apple MusicIndividual | YouTube Music PremiumIndividual |
|---|---|---|
| Default plan | Individual | Individual |
| Monthly price | $10.99 | $10.99 |
| Annual cost | $131.88 | $131.88 |
| Plans available | 2 | 3 |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Annual option | No | No |
Apple Music plans
Lossless audio • Spatial Audio
Up to 6 people • Family Sharing
YouTube Music Premium plans
Discounted student pricing • Background play and downloads
Ad-free music listening • Background play
Share with up to 5 family members • Best if multiple household members already use YouTube heavily
FAQs
Both services cost the same on their default plans at $10.99/mo per month.
Apple Music: Best for Apple ecosystem, lossless and spatial audio included free, no podcasts YouTube Music Premium: People who already live in YouTube and want music, remixes, and background playback without ads.
Apple Music: 1-month free trial. 3 months free with eligible new Apple devices.. YouTube Music Premium: 30-day free trial.
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