Is YouTube Music better than Spotify?

It depends. YouTube Music has better cover songs and live tracks; Spotify has stronger playlists and discovery.

Do I need YouTube Premium to use YouTube Music?

For ad-free background play and downloads, yes. The free tier plays music with ads and locks the screen when the app is backgrounded.

Why is YouTube Music cheaper in India and Turkey?

Google prices Premium per region. The cheapest legal rates are India (₹149/mo) and Turkey (~₺60/mo); subscribing from a low-price IP with a local payment method locks in the rate.

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YouTube Music is bundled with YouTube Premium in most regions. Catalog includes official tracks, covers, remixes, and live recordings. Available in 100+ countries; some regions have a limited catalog.

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Recommended regions

United States

Full catalog

Japan

Full catalog

South Korea

Full catalog

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If this service is blocked

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YouTube Music is included with YouTube Premium.
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Use a Google account whose region matches your IP.
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Background play and downloads require Premium.

Try the steps below in order. Most users get unblocked within minutes.

FAQ

Is YouTube Music better than Spotify?
It depends. YouTube Music has better cover songs and live tracks; Spotify has stronger playlists and discovery.
Do I need YouTube Premium to use YouTube Music?
For ad-free background play and downloads, yes. The free tier plays music with ads and locks the screen when the app is backgrounded.
Why is YouTube Music cheaper in India and Turkey?
Google prices Premium per region. The cheapest legal rates are India (₹149/mo) and Turkey (~₺60/mo); subscribing from a low-price IP with a local payment method locks in the rate.