Let’s cut to the chase. Pricing hasn’t changed dramatically in the last year, but it’s worth knowing what you can expect when you hit “subscribe” today.
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U.S. Pricing
In the United States, Apple Music has three main tiers that most people care about:
- Individual plan: $10.99 per month. This is the standard subscription, full access to the entire Apple Music library.
- Student plan: $5.99 per month. You still get everything the individual plan offers, just at roughly half price, as long as you verify your student status.
- Family plan: $16.99 per month. Share with up to five other people, each with their own library and recommendations.
That’s what you’ll see billed each month unless you decide to bundle it up with Apple One or catch a promotion.
Apple sometimes runs limited-time deals. For example, a promotion where new subscribers could get three months for $0.99 before switching to the regular monthly rate. But those offers come and go.
If you’re just getting started, our guide on how to use Apple Music walks through the basics without overcomplicating things.
What You Pay in Europe
Europe follows a very similar structure, just in euros instead of dollars:
- Individual plan: €10.99 per month. Same access you’d expect in the U.S. version.
- Student plan: €5.99 per month. Half the price for verified students, usually including Apple TV+ too.
- Family plan: €16.99 per month. Up to six people with their own libraries.
Across Europe, the structure is uniform in most countries (France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, etc.), though local tax rules can nudge the final price you pay slightly.
Running into errors after subscribing? This guide explains what to do if Apple Music isn’t working on your iPhone.
If You Want Something Different
If you already use Apple services like TV+, Arcade, or extra iCloud storage, bundling them into one monthly plan can actually lower your overall bill, especially if Music is only one part of what you want.
Apple Music isn’t the cheapest streaming service out there, but what you’re paying for is access to one of the largest music libraries, cross-platform support, curated playlists, and features like offline listening, spatial audio, and deep integration with Apple devices.
No matter where you are, it’s worth checking your own Apple Music subscription screen (on iPhone, iPad, or Mac) before you subscribe. Prices can vary a bit with local taxes or currency adjustments.
If you’re on a shared or work computer, here’s how to use Apple Music in your browser with the web player.
