If you’re looking for a way to save money on YouTube Premium, there’s a new option for you—YouTube Premium Lite. This plan costs $7.99 per month, which is a $6 savings compared to the full YouTube Premium plan, priced at $13.99 per month (at the time of writing). Let’s check more in details and see how these two plans compare.
What Does YouTube Premium Lite Offer?
With YouTube Premium Lite, most videos will be ad-free across different categories, including gaming, fashion, beauty, and news. However, there are some key differences:
- Ads will still appear on some types of content, including:
- Music and music videos
- YouTube Shorts
- When you search or browse
- No video downloads – Unlike the full Premium plan, Lite does not allow you to download videos for offline viewing.
- No background play – Videos will stop playing when you switch to another app or lock your phone.
Availability & Expansion
According to a March 5th news release, YouTube is expanding the Premium Lite pilot program to users in the U.S., with several other countries expected to follow. However, as of now, the option to sign up is not widely available yet. Hopefully, the rollout will happen soon!
How to Save Even More on YouTube Premium
If you’re considering YouTube Premium Lite or the full YouTube Premium plan, here are a few ways to save even more money:
- Annual Plan Discount – You can pay $139.99 per year upfront for a slight discount.
- Verizon Perk – Verizon customers can get YouTube Premium for $10 per month, saving $4 per month.
- Google Play Gift Cards – If you use apps like Fetch to upload grocery receipts, you can redeem points for Google Play gift cards to offset the cost.
Final Thoughts
Before signing up for YouTube Premium Lite, remember to do it through a web browser on YouTube’s official website instead of using Apple’s in-app purchase system. This helps you avoid the additional Apple tax.
Many people were excited about Premium Lite, with 60% of poll respondents saying they would be interested in trying it out. Now that the details are here, do you think this plan is worth it?
