Google increases YouTube Premium price in India – Know Prices and Effects
YouTube Premium membership, which provides an ad-free experience for YouTube and YouTube Music, recently saw a price increase in India. The new prices, already reflected on the site, include a significant 58% increase for family memberships. Existing users have until their next billing date in September to adjust to the new pricing, or their subscription will end before the new rates take effect in October.
Users unhappy with YouTube Music’s price increase can consider switching to other popular alternatives such as Spotify and Apple Music. Here is a comparison of the premium plans offered by YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Music to help users make an informed decision by YouTube Premium.
Price Comparison : Youtube Premium plans for YouTube Music, Spotify and Apple Music
| Premium plans | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music |
| Mini | Rs 29 (weekly plan, single device only, offline listening up to 30 songs, basic audio quality) | N/A | N/A |
| Student | Rs 59 for two months and Rs 59 per month after that, one verified Premium account, is available exclusively to students at an accredited higher education institution and ones who haven’t subscribed before | Rs 59. (university students only) | Rs 89 (only available to full-time students at higher education institutions in select countries, and eligibility will be verified by a third-party verification service, valid for up to 4 years maximum) |
| Individual | Rs 119 for two months and Rs 119 per month after that. | Rs 99 per month | Rs 149 (monthly), Rs 159 (monthly prepaid), Rs 459 (quarterly prepaid), Rs 1490 (annual prepaid) |
| Duo | Rs 149 for two months and Rs 149 per month after that, supports 2 Premium accounts | N/A | N/A |
| Family | Rs 179 for two months and Rs 179 per month after that, up to 6 accounts and explicit content control | Rs 149 | Rs 299 (up to 6 accounts) |
Youtube Premium plans for YouTube Music, Spotify and Apple Music
Before choosing a subscription from Spotify, YouTube Music, or Apple Music, users should note that Spotify and YouTube Music offer free tiers with ads and limitations, while Apple Music does not have a free tier but offers 3 months free for new subscribers.
Apple Music also provides special offers for university students and bundles with other services for a lower price. Premium plans for Apple Music support Spatial Audio and lossless audio, exclusive content, and karaoke features.
YouTube Music Premium is included in YouTube Premium memberships, offering ad-free music, offline downloads, and background play. Spotify Premium subscription includes ad-free listening, offline downloads, high audio quality, real-time listening with friends, and other features. Users should consider these differences before selecting a subscription service.
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