They are different products for different use-cases that overlap in core areas (in my opinion). With that said, I'm slightly surprised as it does package in video ads as well but it's probably just because Google can subsidize with the established overarching userbase they have.
has more playlists, offers more robust social features, and gives you access to loads of podcasts.
Personally, none of those things are important to me, but ad-free YouTube is something I do care about. It makes YTM no-brainer better value than Spotify.
Yes YTM most certainly has value of its own, just different use-cases for the two.
If you took my comment to mean you should switch, then I worded it poorly. Use what makes the most sense for what you want out of the service!
Edit: I actually just saw that YT is changing their pricing for premium as well:
To continue delivering great service and features, we are increasing the Premium plan price to $13.99/month. As a long-standing and valued member, you are currently paying a lower rate for Premium than the rate available to new subscribers. To show our appreciation for your loyalty, we're giving you at least three extra months at our current pricing…
In 2014 a standard premium plan was $10 for one person, a family plan (6 people) would cost you $15.
Historically not bad to have a single dollar increase over nearly 10 years.
Apple Music is one dollar above, 10.99 for one persion, 15.99 family, so it's a fairly consistent pricing model for the big players anyway.
Apple Music is the one streaming service I pay for and it's because it fits in better with my tech ecosystem than alternatives.
A real damn shame the rest of streaming services can't agree on fair and consistent pricing.
Agreed.
I pay $2.20/m for a YouTube Family plan, which includes YouTube Music, via setting up with VPN, none needed for use just billing.
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I'm not sure that's a fair comparison, as spotify/apple music provide much functionality google/YT music does not.
Here is an article from May of this year that touches on concept I'm trying to raise here:
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-music-vs-spotify-1120611/
They are different products for different use-cases that overlap in core areas (in my opinion). With that said, I'm slightly surprised as it does package in video ads as well but it's probably just because Google can subsidize with the established overarching userbase they have.
Personally, none of those things are important to me, but ad-free YouTube is something I do care about. It makes YTM no-brainer better value than Spotify.
Yes YTM most certainly has value of its own, just different use-cases for the two.
If you took my comment to mean you should switch, then I worded it poorly. Use what makes the most sense for what you want out of the service!
Edit: I actually just saw that YT is changing their pricing for premium as well:
louis rossman video about YouTube pricing changes (skip to 5:20)
I haven't seen any email from them yet, either it hasn't effected Family Plan pricing or it's a US specific change.