How to Lower Your YouTube Premium Costs

2026 Cost Reduction Guide

Current Pricing

YouTube Premium costs $14.99 per monthly as of February 2026.

YouTube Premium Subscription

$14.99/monthly

Ad-free YouTube, offline viewing, and YouTube Music access.

How to Pay Less for YouTube Premium

Save up to $8.00/month with these proven strategies

Hidden Discounts (3)

student

Save $6.00/mo

Student plan: $7.99/mo (vs $13.99)

Valid student email, SheerID verification

Apply now

family

Save $6.00/mo

Family plan: $22.99/mo for up to 6 accounts

Up to 6 family members

Apply now

other

Save $8.00/mo

VPN to Argentina/India for cheaper pricing

Requires VPN and foreign payment method

Free Alternatives (1)

YouTube (free with ads)

Standard YouTube with ads, no background play

95%

coverage

AdsNo background playNo downloads

Try it free

💡

Best Strategy:

Student discount → save $6/mo or use free YouTube

Price History

Last updated: February 2026

Subscription prices change frequently. We track YouTube Premium pricing to help you know when rates increase.

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Lowest:$-0.51

/month

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Lowest:$0.99

/month

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Regular:$10.99

Lowest:$4.99

/month

HBO Max

Regular:$19.99

Lowest:$8.99

/month

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