YouTube is testing a cheaper subscription tier that offers ad-free use on iOS and other platforms. However, features that are available in the premium subscription are not offered.
The so-called “YouTube Premium Lite” subscription is currently being tested in several countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
The price is 6.99 euros and is therefore cheaper than the premium subscription, which costs 11.99 euros per month. Loud The Verge says YouTube Premium Lite offers ad-free use on the web and in various YouTube apps. However, it does not offer ad-free listening in YouTube Music, background playback, or offline downloads.
Youtube Premium Lite is in an experimental phase
While the feature is only being tested in some European countries, it could be an attractive alternative for users who don't like ads but don't need any of YouTube Premium's other features. YouTube told The Verge that the feature is in an experimental phase and that it is considering trying out other subscription tiers based on user feedback. Of course, since Google is only offering the feature on a trial basis, there is no guarantee that YouTube Premium Lite will be rolled out on a wider scale. (Photo by Natee Meepian / Bigstockphoto)
