YouTube Premium Pricing & Plans

Ad-free YouTube video playback and YouTube Music

Starting at$13.99/mo

YouTube Premium removes all video advertisements across TV, web, and mobile, enables background picture-in-picture audio playback, and bundles YouTube Music Premium.

Available Subscription Tiers

Individual Monthly

Popular

$13.99/mo

Ad-free YouTube videos
Background & offline playback
Full YouTube Music Premium

Family Plan

$22.99/mo

Up to 5 family members (ages 13+)
Individual personalized recommendations
Music included for all

Student

$7.99/mo

Discounted rate with annual university verification

Individual Annual

$139.99/yr

12 months upfront
Save ~17% compared to monthly billing

How to Save Money on YouTube Premium

1Cancel Spotify or Apple Music if you have YouTube Premium, since YouTube Music is already bundled at no extra charge.
2Switch to the Annual plan ($139.99/year) to save $27/year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does YouTube Premium include YouTube Music?

Yes, a full YouTube Music Premium subscription is included with no additional cost.

Why is YouTube Premium more expensive on iPhone?

Apple App Store charges a 30% fee. Always subscribe directly on YouTube.com via browser to pay $13.99 instead of $18.99.

Popular Alternatives to YouTube Premium

Spotify

Apple Music

Twitch Turbo

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