Streaming · €13.99/mo
Best YouTube Premium Alternatives (2026)
YouTube Premium removes ads and enables background play — but there are ways to get most of these benefits for free.
🆓 Free Alternatives
YouTube (Free + uBlock)
FreeFree YouTube with a browser ad blocker on desktop. Most popular free solution.
NewPipe (Android)
FreeOpen-source YouTube client with ad-free viewing and background play.
Spotify Free
FreeIf you mainly use YouTube for music, Spotify Free offers a better music experience.
Invidious
FreeOpen-source YouTube frontend with no ads. Multiple public instances available.
💰 Cheaper Alternatives
YouTube Premium Lite
€8.99/moAd-free only (no background play or YouTube Music) at lower price. Available in select markets.
Our Verdict
A browser ad blocker covers the #1 reason people buy YouTube Premium. For mobile background play, NewPipe (Android) is the best free alternative.
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