![]() ![]() The best free video streaming services also offer more and better on-demand content. In fact, if you want to watch the best original shows, catch up on network TV series, or enjoy movies, many of the best video streaming services cost under $10 per month. However, individual video streaming and music streaming services cost less than YouTube Premium. A full Amazon Prime subscription does let you access both Prime Video and Amazon Music Prime, but the latter does not feature Amazon’s full streaming music library. No other video streaming service we’ve reviewed currently bundles a music streaming service. The aforementioned YouTube Premium Lite is currently available in European countries for €6.99, but it’s not clear what that price would translate to for potential US subscribers (though $6.99 per month is a good guess). YouTube Premium is $11.99 per month, but it offers a free, one-month trial for new subscribers. As mentioned, the library of YouTube Originals is underwhelming. It’s not great for watching regional sports networks (RSNs), however, a topic you can read more about in our roundup of the best sports streaming services.Ĭhannels from popular entertainment and lifestyle networks, such as Disney (Disney Channel, FX, and National Geographic), Discovery (Food Network, HGTV, and Travel Channel), ViacomCBS (BET, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon), and WarnerMedia (Cartoon Network, TBS, and TNT) round out YouTube TV’s lineup.Ī subscription to YouTube TV also lets you watch YouTube Originals this is the one area where it and YouTube Premium overlap. For sports fans, YouTube TV features CBS Sports, ESPN, ESPN 2, NFL Network, NBC Sports, MLB Network, and NBA TV. As for news channels, you get BBC America, CNBC, CNN, FOX News, and MSNBC. With the service, you can stream live broadcasts from the major networks such as ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, plus local PBS channels. YouTube TV’s lineup includes about 90 channels across the entertainment, lifestyle, local, news, and sports categories. ![]() It’s a top-notch option for cord cutters who still want to watch live TV. YouTube TV lets you watch numerous cable channels and networks over an internet connection. YouTube Music is a capable music streaming service and the Premium tier lets you listen without ads, download music for offline streaming, and play back media while your device is locked. YouTube Premium also bundles a YouTube Music Premium subscription. YouTube offers some on-demand movies and live content, such as the occasional live MLB game, but you don't need a YouTube Premium account to stream that content. Don’t expect YouTube Originals to be nearly as high-quality as the original shows on Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, or Prime Video. Some series that started under the YouTube Premium label have since moved to mainstream video streaming services, including Cobra Kai (Netflix) and Step Up: High Water (Starz). The complete list of YouTube Originals (Opens in a new window) is a grab-bag of movies, features, and shows across the animation, comedy, drama, documentary, kids, and unscripted genres, some of which feature YouTube personalities. In terms of streaming content, a YouTube Premium membership gives you access to YouTube Originals. Note, however, that neither YouTube Premium nor the new cheaper version will save you from ads, commercials, or sponsored content embedded within videos and live channels both only get rid of the ads that YouTube itself distributes. YouTube is testing a cheaper version of YouTube Premium, called YouTube Premium Lite, that simply lets you stream YouTube without ads on every platform. For example, you get to watch YouTube without any ads on its website and apps, play YouTube videos in the background while your device is locked, and download YouTube videos for offline viewing on mobile devices. How to Set Up Two-Factor AuthenticationĪ subscription to YouTube Premium unlocks useful streaming features on YouTube.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages. ![]()
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