YouTube Premium Family vs Apple Music Family
Both are worth splitting — but not equally. Here's how they stack up on seats, price and savings (prices shown in USD; open the savings calculator for your own country).
| Plan | Seats | Solo price | Per seat | Saved / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Premium Family | 6 | $13.99/mo | $5.17/mo | $105.80 |
| Apple Music Family | 6 | $19.99/mo | $3.83/mo | $193.90 |
The short answer
Both are six-seat plans. YouTube Premium bundles video plus music for one price; Apple Music Family is music only, but with lossless, spatial audio and Family Sharing behind it.
Which should you split first?
YouTube Premium if the group watches as much as it listens. Apple Music if audio quality and the Apple ecosystem matter more.
- YouTube Premium Family — 6 seats, 63% off retail per seat.
- Apple Music Family — 6 seats, 81% off retail per seat.
- Hosting either plan pays you back: your own seat is effectively free once the family fills.
What to watch out for
Paying for YouTube Premium and a second music service is the most common waste we see. Pick one.
Full setup instructions and the household rules for each are in the YouTube Premium Family guide and the Apple Music Family guide.