Updated January 2026
YouTube Premium Family Plan 2026
Ad-free YouTube + YouTube Music for up to 6 family members. Is the Family plan worth it? We calculate the real ROI.
⚡ Quick Answer
YouTube Premium Family costs $22.99/month for up to 6 users. That's $3.83 per person when fully utilized — 72% cheaper than Individual ($13.99/mo). Includes ad-free YouTube, background play, downloads, and YouTube Music Premium for everyone.
💰 Cost Per Person Calculator
| # Users | Cost/Person/Mo | Cost/Person/Year | vs Individual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 users | $11.50 | $138.00 | Save 18% |
| 3 users | $7.66 | $91.92 | Save 45% |
| 4 users | $5.75 | $69.00 | Save 59% |
| 5 users | $4.60 | $55.20 | Save 67% |
| 6 users | $3.83 | $45.96 | Save 73% |
The Math: Individual costs $13.99/mo. Family costs $22.99/mo for 6. If 6 people each paid Individual = $83.94/mo. Family saves $60.95/mo or $731/year.
What's Included
🚫Ad-Free YouTube
Skip all video ads on YouTube
🎵YouTube Music Premium
Ad-free music for all 6 members
📱Background Play
Listen with screen off
⬇️Offline Downloads
Save videos for offline
YouTube Premium Family vs Spotify Family
| YouTube Premium Family | Spotify Premium Family | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Cost Per Person (6 users) | $3.83 | $3.33 |
| Ad-Free Music | ✅ YouTube Music | ✅ Spotify |
| Ad-Free Videos | ✅ All YouTube | ❌ |
| Music Discovery | Good | Excellent |
| Audiobooks | ❌ | 15 hrs/mo (manager only) |
Verdict: Choose YouTube Premium if you watch a lot of YouTube videos. Choose Spotify if music discovery and podcasts are your priority. Get both? Combined = $42.98/mo for complete ad-free entertainment.
⚠️ Family Plan Requirements
- Same Household: All family members must live at the same address (verified via location services)
- Age 13+: Family members must be 13 or older
- Google Account: Each member needs their own Google account
- 6 Users Max: Family manager + 5 additional members
- Annual Change Limit: You can only change family members once per 12 months
Is YouTube Premium Family Worth It?
✓ Worth It If...
- You have 3+ people in your household who watch YouTube
- You're annoyed by ads on YouTube (especially mobile)
- You listen to YouTube Music instead of Spotify
- Kids in the house use YouTube Kids (also ad-free)
✗ Skip It If...
- You're the only YouTube watcher in the house
- You mainly use YouTube on desktop (ad blockers exist)
- You prefer Spotify's music experience
- Family members don't live at the same address
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