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YouTube Premium & YouTube Music price history & increases
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3 changes3 hikesIndividual +33% since 2023last change Apr 10, 2026official pricing ↗
YouTube Premium & YouTube Music costs $5.99–$26.99/month in the US (prices checked Nov 2, 2026). Yearly plans: $119.99/year. Last raised on Apr 10, 2026 (Individual: $13.99 → $15.99/month, +14%). YouTube Premium & YouTube Music has raised prices 2 times since 2023.
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YouTube Premium includes YouTube Music Premium; Music Premium is also sold on its own. YouTube TV is a separate live-TV service.
One page per provider: this page also covers YouTube Music Premium (official page), which used to have its own page here. All plans and their history are below.
Current YouTube Premium & YouTube Music prices (US)
| Plan | Price | Billing | How we know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Lite | $8.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Individual | $15.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Family | $26.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Student | $8.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Music Premium, Individual | $11.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Music Premium, Family | $18.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Music Premium, Student | $5.99 | monthly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
| Music Premium, Individual | $119.99 | yearly | read from the official page Nov 2 |
US list prices in USD before tax, promotions and bundles.
Free plan or trial: 1-month free trial for new members.
YouTube Premium & YouTube Music price history
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+14%
price increase
- Individual: $13.99/mo → $15.99/mo
Apr 10, 2026 · source: theverge.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+17%
price increase
- Family: $22.99/mo → $26.99/mo
Apr 10, 2026 · source: theverge.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2 -
+17%
price increase
- Individual: $11.99/mo → $13.99/mo
Jul 19, 2023 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
YouTube Premium & YouTube Music pricing FAQ
- How much does YouTube Premium & YouTube Music cost?
- YouTube Premium & YouTube Music costs $5.99–$26.99/month in the US (prices checked Nov 2, 2026). Yearly plans: $119.99/year. Plans: Premium Lite $8.99/month; Individual $15.99/month; Family $26.99/month; Student $8.99/month; Music Premium, Individual $11.99/month; Music Premium, Family $18.99/month; Music Premium, Student $5.99/month; Music Premium, Individual $119.99/year.
- Did YouTube Premium & YouTube Music raise its prices?
- Yes. Last raised on Apr 10, 2026 (Individual: $13.99 → $15.99/month, +14%). YouTube Premium & YouTube Music has raised prices 2 times since 2023.
- What is the cheapest YouTube Premium & YouTube Music plan?
- The cheapest YouTube Premium & YouTube Music plan is Music Premium, Student at $5.99/month.
- Does YouTube Premium & YouTube Music have a free trial or free plan?
- 1-month free trial for new members.
Other streaming video services
Same category, cheapest monthly plan first.
| Service | From | Hikes | Last change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime & Prime Video | $6.99/mo | 3 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Apple Music | $6.99/mo | 5 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Spotify Premium | $6.99/mo | 9 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Netflix | $8.99/mo | 16 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Paramount+ | $8.99/mo | 8 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Peacock | $8.99/mo | 13 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Crunchyroll | $9.99/mo | 5 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| BritBox | $10.99/mo | 0 | – |
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