Apple Music subscription plans include:
- Student: $6.99/month.
- Individual: $11.99/month.
- Family: $19.99/month.
Apple Music offers more than 100 million songs, plus 30,000 curated playlists, ad-free listening and live radio.
Apple Music cost
Individual plan: $11.99 per month
The Individual plan offers access across devices and curated playlists as well as Apple Music Sing real-time lyrics. You also have the option to download songs to your library and the ability to see what friends are listening to.
It includes Apple Music Classical, an app that hosts more than 5 million tracks. A search feature helps users find works, composers, artists and conductors.
Student plan: $6.99 per month
The Student plan comes with all the features as the Individual plan, plus free Apple TV access. College students can choose the Student plan for up to four years, as long as they remain a student during that time. After four years, membership continues at the Individual price per month plan unless canceled.
Family plan: $19.99 per month
The Family plan includes the same features as the Individual option, including the Apple Music Classical app, but with access for up to six people. Each person on the plan gets their own personal account.
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How does Apple Music fit into your budget?
As you decide if an Apple Music plan fits into your budget, consider the 50/30/20 budget framework. In this budgeting approach, 50% of your take-home income is allocated to needs, 30% to wants and 20% to savings and debt paydown.
A music subscription service like Apple Music would be considered a “want.” If you’re already maxed out on wants, consider spending less in other areas, such as on movie tickets or cable.
Another option is to check your credit cards for streaming rewards categories. Some cards offer perks and cash back for streaming services. Similarly, consider using Amazon Music Prime rather than an additional paid service, since it's included with Prime.
Apple also offers several options for free trials and bundling services. All plans come with the option for a free one-month trial for new subscribers. After the month ends, you can cancel or renew at the stated price per month of the plan you selected.
One other alternative is to bundle services. Subscribers can upgrade to Apple One, which bundles various Apple subscriptions — including Apple Music — into one monthly price. Apple One offers plans ranging from $21.95 per month for Individual to $39.95 per month for Premier. Bundled services include:
- Apple iCloud+.
- Apple TV.
- Apple Music.
- Apple Arcade.
- Apple Fitness+ (Premier plan).
- Apple News+ (Premier plan).
