Quick take
Who YouTube Premium is best for
Two subscriptions in one — ad-free YouTube plus full YouTube Music streaming
Subscriber context: 100M+
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YouTube Premium subscription cost
Two subscriptions in one — ad-free YouTube plus full YouTube Music streaming
Default planIndividual · $13.99/mo
Starting price$13.99/mo
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Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $13.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: 30-day free trial.
Student pricing: $7.99/mo
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:YouTube Premium official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: $7.99/mo
Most popular
Individual
$13.99/mo
$139.99/year
Ad-free YouTube • YouTube Music
What changes on this plan
- Ad-free YouTube
- YouTube Music
- Downloads
- Background play
Plan option
Family
$22.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
5 accounts • All individual features
What changes on this plan
- 5 accounts
- All individual features
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- 30-day free trial.
- Student pricing: $7.99/mo.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: 30-day free trial.
Annual comparison: Individual is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: $7.99/mo
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Spotify
$12.99/mo default plan
Best discovery algorithms, largest podcast library, most popular music app worldwide
Deezer
$11.99/mo default plan
Listeners who want a credible Spotify alternative with good recommendations and a simpler feature set.
Amazon Music Unlimited
$10.99/mo default plan
Prime-heavy households that want an upgraded music service and value Alexa integration and hi-res audio.
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Amazon Music Unlimited
$10.99/mo default plan
Prime-heavy households that want an upgraded music service and value Alexa integration and hi-res audio.
Apple Music
$10.99/mo default plan
Best for Apple ecosystem, lossless and spatial audio included free, no podcasts
Pandora
$10.99/mo default plan
Listeners who still prefer lean-back radio recommendations but may want the option to upgrade to full on-demand access.
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest YouTube Premium plan and is it worth it?
YouTube Premium's lowest paid plan is Individual at $13.99/mo. Ad-free YouTube • YouTube Music Compare this against alternatives in Music to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does YouTube Premium cost per year?
With annual billing, Individual costs $139.99 per year, saving you $27.89 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $167.88 per year.
Does YouTube Premium have a free trial or free tier?
30-day free trial.
How many plans does YouTube Premium have and what is the difference?
YouTube Premium offers 2 plans ranging from $13.99/mo to $22.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is YouTube Premium worth the price compared to alternatives?
Two subscriptions in one — ad-free YouTube plus full YouTube Music streaming Closest competitors in Music include Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music Unlimited. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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