Apple Music
Music
$10.99/month
Individual. Best for Apple ecosystem, lossless and spatial audio included free, no podcasts
Music head-to-head
Apple Music vs YouTube Music Premium
Side-by-side comparison of Apple Music and YouTube Music Premium subscription plans, pricing, and features.
Apple Musicfrom $10.99/mo
YouTube Music Premiumfrom $5.49/mo
Monthly difference$0.00
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 Apple Music and YouTube Music Premium
| 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 |
Both services cost the same on their default plans at $10.99/mo.
Apple Music plans
All Apple Music plans
Individual
$10.99/moLossless audio • Spatial Audio
- Over 100 million songs ad-free
- Lossless audio
- Spatial Audio
- Apple Music Classical included
Family
$16.99/moUp to 6 people • Family Sharing
- Everything in Individual
- Up to 6 people
- Separate libraries and recommendations
- Family Sharing support
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 Apple Music vs YouTube Music Premium
Is Apple Music or YouTube Music Premium cheaper?
Both services cost the same on their default plans at $10.99/mo per month.
What are the main differences between Apple Music and YouTube Music Premium?
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.
Can I try Apple Music and YouTube Music Premium for free?
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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