Music Streaming · pricing · Updated October 2026
Apple Music pricing (2026)
Apple Music starts at $6.99/mo (Student) as checked on 2026-10-12, read from Apple Music's own pricing page; 3 plans. Best for Apple ecosystem users (iPhone, Mac, HomePod, Watch). Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $6.99/mo (Student)
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Apple ecosystem users (iPhone, Mac, HomePod, Watch); Audiophiles wanting lossless and Spatial Audio at mainstream price; Classical music listeners (dedicated app); Users who want no free tier compromises from day one of trial
As of · every figure below links to its source
Apple Music plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | $6.99 | — | Flat monthly | Special pricing for verified students; full Apple Music catalog, lossless and Spatial Audio, plus Apple TV at no extra cost. First month free. | apple.com |
| Individual | $11.99 | — | Flat monthly | 1 account, over 100 million songs ad-free with offline downloads, Spatial Audio, lossless audio, and Apple Music Classical app access. First month free. | apple.com |
| Family | $19.99 | — | Flat monthly | Shareable with up to 5 people via Family Sharing (6 total), each with their own library, recommendations, and playlists. First month free. | apple.com |
Last verified 2026-10-12. https://www.apple.com/apple-music/ (official Apple Music page, accessed 2026-06-13) Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page — Student: $5.99 -> $6.99; Individual: $10.99 -> $11.99; Family: $16.99 -> $19.99.
Price changes
Price on record
$6.99/moTracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Siri (all Apple devices), HomePod / HomePod mini, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Apple Vision Pro, Apple TV 4K, iPhone / iPad / Mac, Android phones, Windows PC (browser / iTunes), PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon Echo / Alexa, Google Nest / Google Home, Samsung Smart TVs.
Key features: 100M+ song catalog, fully ad-free; Lossless audio (ALAC) up to 24-bit/192 kHz Hi-Res Lossless; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; Real-time lyrics with translations; Music Haptics — iPhone vibrations synchronized to music; Apple Music Classical — dedicated app included at no extra cost; Apple Music Sessions — exclusive live performances; Apple Music Live — exclusive concert streams; Offline downloads on all Apple devices and Android; iCloud Music Library — match and upload personal tracks; Beats 1 / Apple Music Radio stations.
Plan limits: No free tier — subscription required after trial; Individual plan limited to 1 account; 3 months free only with eligible Apple hardware purchase (e.g. AirPods, HomePod); otherwise 1 month free.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Apple Music cost?
Apple Music starts at $6.99/mo (Student); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-10-12.
What are cheaper alternatives to Apple Music?
Cheaper music streaming than Apple Music (entry $6.99/mo) include Pandora at $4.99/mo, Amazon Music Unlimited at $5.99/mo, Deezer at $5.99/mo. Verified 2026-10-12.
Does Apple Music support HIPAA?
Apple Music's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does Apple Music have a free plan?
No — Apple Music publishes no free tier; it offers a 30-day free trial.
Apple Music vs alternatives
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Cheaper music streaming alternatives
- Amazon Music Unlimited from $5.99/mo
- Deezer from $5.99/mo
- Pandora from $4.99/mo
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This standing as a plaque
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