YouTube Premium price history
On , Individual raised from $13.99 to $15.99/mo, +$2/mo and +$24 over a year. Family raised from $22.99 to $26.99/mo, +$4/mo and +$48 over a year. Premium Lite raised from $7.99 to $8.99/mo, +$1/mo and +$12 over a year. The Verge. Last checked
Every sourced change
Current prices
- Premium Lite $8.99/mo (Reported)
- Individual $15.99/mo (Official)
- Family $26.99/mo (Official)
- Student $8.99/mo (Official)
Cheaper alternatives
The same comparisons the calculator makes. Each one stands on its own. Do not add the savings together when two ideas replace the same plan.
Drop standalone YouTube Music
Full YouTube Premium already includes YouTube Music. Premium Lite does not, but that is not the plan you have selected.
About $11.99/mo less
Switch YouTube Premium to Individual
Individual is $15.99/mo on a run-rate basis, against $26.99/mo for Family. YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free for one person.
About $11/mo less
If it fits your needs
Switch YouTube Premium to Premium Lite
Premium Lite is $8.99/mo on a run-rate basis, against $15.99/mo for Individual. Most videos are ad-free. Ads remain on music content and Shorts. YouTube Music Premium is not included.
About $7/mo less
If you qualify
Switch YouTube Premium to Student
Student is $8.99/mo on a run-rate basis, against $15.99/mo for Individual. Eligible students only, verified each year. Same ad-free YouTube and YouTube Music as Individual.
About $7/mo less
YouTube Premium Individual covers both
Lite plus YouTube Music is $20.98/mo. Individual Premium is $15.99/mo and includes ad-free YouTube Music.
About $4.99/mo less
If you qualify
YouTube Premium Student adds ad-free video
YouTube Music Student is $5.99/mo. YouTube Premium Student is $8.99/mo and adds ad-free YouTube video.
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Questions
How much did YouTube Premium go up?
On , Individual went from $13.99 to $15.99/mo (+$2/mo, +$24 over a year). Family went from $22.99 to $26.99/mo (+$4/mo, +$48 over a year). Premium Lite went from $7.99 to $8.99/mo (+$1/mo, +$12 over a year).
When did it change?
, the date given by Variety and The Verge.
What is the cheapest YouTube Premium plan now?
Premium Lite at $8.99/mo, a monthly run rate of $8.99.
Sources in the catalog
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- YouTube Premium · YouTube · Last checked