YouTube Premium Cost: Individual, Family, Student and Lite
YouTube Premium’s recorded US monthly prices are $15.99 Individual, $26.99 Family and $8.99 Student; Premium Lite is also $8.99 but has different benefits. Confirm the offer on your own checkout.
Plans & Pricing
Individual
$15.99/month
- • One person who wants ad-free YouTube + YouTube Music Premium
Family
$26.99/month
- • Up to 6 people (13+) in the same household
Student
$8.99/month
- • Verified higher-education students
Premium Lite
$8.99/month
- • Viewers who mainly want fewer ads (feature set is narrower than full Premium)
Which Plan Fits Best?
Individual
$15.99/month
Best for evaluating the core product before choosing a paid plan.
- • One person who wants ad-free YouTube + YouTube Music Premium
Family
$26.99/month
Best for customers whose required features and billing terms match this tier.
- • Up to 6 people (13+) in the same household
Student
$8.99/month
Best for customers whose required features and billing terms match this tier.
- • Verified higher-education students
Premium Lite
$8.99/month
Best for customers whose required features and billing terms match this tier.
- • Viewers who mainly want fewer ads (feature set is narrower than full Premium)
What to Watch Out For
- •Displayed prices may exclude tax; confirm the final checkout total for your account.
- •Pricing through third-party billing partners (Apple, Google, cable) can differ from direct billing.
- •Prices and promotions change; verify the amount shown for your YouTube Premium account before subscribing.
- •The monthly plan is billed monthly, not annually. Compare the price and benefits on your own YouTube checkout; a Google bundle comparison is not a personalized purchase quote.
Detailed analysis
Compare benefits before price
Full Premium and Premium Lite are different products. Review music access, ad exceptions, downloads and background-play eligibility for the current offer. Student verification and family household rules also matter.
Check direct, store and bundle billing
Your purchase platform and country can change the price. Google AI bundle comparisons list selected YouTube prices, but your YouTube checkout determines the actual subscription offer. Check existing bundled benefits before paying twice and record the trial conversion price.
Official guidance
Provider pricing or subscription guidance. Content reviewed October 27, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $15.99 Individual price an annual payment?
No. That is a monthly price. An annual offer, where available, is a separate purchase with its own full-term amount and terms.
What plans does YouTube Premium offer?
Individual at $15.99/month, Family at $26.99/month, Student at $8.99/month, Premium Lite at $8.99/month
Can YouTube Premium prices or offers change?
Yes. Plan packaging, promotions, taxes, currency, and regional availability can change. Confirm the complete recurring charge and renewal terms on the official checkout page.
Sources checked
Verified Oct 2026Cancellation steps, fees, and billing rules below were checked against each provider's official help documentation. Always confirm inside your own account, since plans and billing paths vary.
| Source | Status |
|---|---|
| youtube.com / premium | Checked |
| one.google.com / about/google-ai-plans | Checked |
- Freshness
- Verified October 27, 2026
- Source domains
- youtube.com, one.google.com
- Coverage scope
- United States
- Fact sources checked
- 2 source pages
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