One of the best things about YouTube Music is that you can access most of its features through its free tier. You can create playlists, listen to recommendations based on your listening habits, and create stations based on an artist or song without paying anything at all. However, there are also some premium features available to those who pay $9.99 per month. Are these premium features worth the cost? Here’s a closer look at what you get with YouTube Music Premium and whether or not it’s worth your money.
The Free Version
YouTube Red subscribers can take advantage of a free, ad-supported version of the new music app. You'll be able to listen to any song you want and can also see the video for that song if it's available. You won't have offline access to songs on the free version, but you will still have access to your playlists and you'll be able to create playlists just like in the previous version of YouTube Music.
The Paid Version
The monthly fee for the paid version of YouTube Music is $9.99 per month with a 30-day free trial. There are no ads, and there are also no limits to which songs you can listen to, how many times you can skip a song, or how much music you can cache offline. There's also no limit on the number of people who can share your Family Plan.
The Student Discount
This is where the Student Discount comes in! If you're enrolled in a qualifying college or university, you're eligible for a 50% discount on YouTube Premium. There's no cap on how many students can share an account either, which means that you can share with your family or roommates and all still enjoy the same benefits.
The Family Plan
YouTube Music is free with a family plan that includes up to six YouTube accounts. This way, everyone in your family can have access to the music they like. In order to sign up for the family plan, you need to be 18 years old or older and set up a Google account if you don’t already have one. Once you’ve done that, log in and follow these steps