YouTube Premium vs Spotify
Side-by-side comparison of price, value, cancellation difficulty, and retention offers.
YouTube Premium
£12.99/mo
Spotify
£10.99/mo
| YouTube Premium | Metric | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| £12.99/mo | Current price | £10.99/mo |
| £11.99/mo | Price at launch | £9.99/mo |
| 1 (+8%) | Price increases | 2 (+10%) |
| Cancellation difficulty | ||
| Unlikely | Retention offer likelihood | Possible |
| 4 available | Free alternatives | 4 available |
Our Verdict
Spotify is £2.00 cheaper per month than YouTube Premium, saving you £24.00 per year. If you do need to cancel, Spotify is easier to leave than YouTube Premium.
Which should you cancel?
Spotify costs more and has a reasonable chance of offering a retention deal if you try to cancel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, YouTube Premium or Spotify?
Spotify is cheaper at £10.99/mo compared to YouTube Premium at £12.99/mo.
Which is easier to cancel, YouTube Premium or Spotify?
Spotify is easier to cancel with a difficulty rating of 1/5 compared to YouTube Premium at 2/5.
Which has better retention offers, YouTube Premium or Spotify?
YouTube Premium has a low likelihood of offering a retention deal, while Spotify has a medium likelihood.
Has YouTube Premium raised prices more than Spotify?
YouTube Premium has raised prices by 8% since launch, while Spotify has raised prices by 10%.