Yes, YouTube Music is included for free with a YouTube Premium subscription. When you sign up for YouTube Premium, you get access to both YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium for one price.
What is YouTube Premium?
YouTube Premium (formerly known as YouTube Red) is a paid subscription service from YouTube that provides an enhanced, ad-free experience across all of YouTube, including YouTube Music.
For a monthly fee, YouTube Premium provides the following key benefits:
- No ads on YouTube videos
- Ability to play YouTube videos in the background, or with the screen off
- Offline downloads for watching YouTube videos when not connected to the internet
- Access to YouTube Originals – exclusive shows and movies only available to Premium subscribers
In addition to benefits across YouTube, a YouTube Premium subscription also includes a YouTube Music Premium subscription at no extra cost. So you can sign up for YouTube Premium and enjoy both services.
What is YouTube Music Premium?
YouTube Music Premium is a paid music streaming subscription service from YouTube. It provides an enhanced ad-free music experience similar to Spotify Premium or Apple Music. The key features of YouTube Music Premium include:
- Ad-free music listening
- Offline downloads for listening when not connected to the internet
- Background/screen-off playback
- High quality audio
- Uninterrupted music with no breaks between songs
YouTube Music Premium grants access to over 80 million official songs, covers, and remixes, including hard-to-find music you won’t find anywhere else. There are also thousands of playlists curated by YouTube Music experts to fit your mood.
YouTube Premium Includes YouTube Music Premium
When you subscribe to YouTube Premium for $11.99 per month in the US, a YouTube Music Premium subscription is included at no extra cost as part of the bundle. You get access to all the benefits of both Premium services for one monthly fee.
This means with a YouTube Premium subscription, you can enjoy an ad-free experience with background play across all of YouTube, download videos for offline viewing, and get access to YouTube Originals. Plus you can listen to ad-free music with offline downloads and background play on YouTube Music at no extra charge.
So if you were thinking of subscribing to both YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium individually, it makes more sense to get them bundled together with a YouTube Premium subscription. You’ll save money compared to paying for both separately.
YouTube Music Cost
YouTube Music Premium costs $9.99 per month on its own.
However, it is included with a YouTube Premium subscription for $11.99 per month.
Since YouTube Premium contains both services, you’re better off subscribing to Premium.
Can I use YouTube Music for free?
Yes, there is a free ad-supported version of YouTube Music.
However, it does not provide the full premium experience. The free version includes ads, no offline downloads, no background play, and lower audio quality.
To get the full premium features, you need a YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium subscription.
What features do I get with YouTube Music Premium?
YouTube Music Premium provides ad-free listening, offline downloads, background play, high audio quality, and uninterrupted listening.
There are also personalized recommendations and access to hard-to-find music and remixes you won’t find elsewhere.
Can I get YouTube Music Premium by itself without YouTube Premium?
Yes, you can subscribe to YouTube Music Premium for $9.99 per month on its own without getting YouTube Premium.
However, since YouTube Premium includes YouTube Music Premium for just $2 more per month, the Premium bundle provides better overall value and savings.
What countries is YouTube Music Premium available in?
YouTube Music Premium is available in over 80 countries globally including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, South Korea, and more. Availability varies by region. YouTube Premium including YouTube Music Premium is available in most of these same countries.
Can I get a free trial for YouTube Music?
Yes, YouTube offers a 1-month free trial for new YouTube Music Premium subscribers. You can sign up for the free trial to test it out, and cancel before the month ends if you don’t want to continue the paid membership.
How many devices can I use with YouTube Music Premium?
YouTube Music Premium allows up to 5 devices to be used under the same membership. So you can listen on up to 5 smartphones, tablets, computers etc. All devices need to be signed in under the same YouTube/Google account.
Signing Up for YouTube Premium Including Music
Signing up for a YouTube Premium subscription that includes YouTube Music Premium is simple:
- Go to youtube.com/premium on your mobile device or computer.
- Click on the “Try it Free” button.
- Select the monthly plan and click “Continue.”
- Enter your payment information and click “Start Trial.”
- You now have access to both YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium for 1 month free.
After the 1 month trial, your paid Premium membership will begin automatically unless you cancel before the trial ends. You can cancel anytime to avoid being charged.
So in summary, yes YouTube Music Premium is included for free with a YouTube Premium subscription. Instead of paying for both services separately, you can get the Premium bundle to save money and unlock the full benefits across YouTube and YouTube Music.
