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Music and video streaming, audiobooks and the subscriptions people pay for at home.
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Entertainment
Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music
All three raised their US prices in 2026. Spotify still has the only free plan that works like a music app, Apple Music sounds better on wired gear for $1 a month less, and YouTube Music is cheapest for a family.
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Spotify
7.3
3 tools scored
Oct 21, 2026