Cheapest Music Streaming for Students Compared
Most music services cost about half for students. The differences are in who qualifies, the extras and the fine print.
| Service | Student price (US) | Regular | Who qualifies | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deezer | $5.99/mo | $11.99 | College students 18–25 (UNiDAYS) | 1 month free; new users only |
| Spotify Premium Student | $6.99/mo | $12.99 | College students (SheerID) | Hulu (With Ads) included |
| Apple Music Student | $6.99/mo | $11.99 | College students (UNiDAYS) | Apple TV included |
| TIDAL Student | $6.99/mo | $11.99 | College and US high school students 16+ (SheerID) | 30 days free |
| YouTube Premium Student | $8.99/mo | $15.99 | College students | Ad-free YouTube + YouTube Music |
Prices from each service’s own site or the sources on its page, checked 9 October 2026.
Which one to pick
- Cheapest: Deezer at $5.99, if you are 18–25 and have never had a Deezer subscription or trial.
- Best value with video: Spotify (with Hulu) or Apple Music (with Apple TV). Both cost $6.99, so pick the one whose extra you would watch.
- High school students: TIDAL is the only service here that accepts US high school students aged 16+.
- If you watch a lot of YouTube: YouTube Premium Student removes ads and includes YouTube Music, so you may not need a second music app.
Before you subscribe
All of these plans need re-verification, usually once a year (every 11 months for TIDAL), and switch to the full price if you do not re-verify. Put a reminder in your calendar. Sign up directly with the service, not through an app store, when the service says the student price only works that way, as TIDAL does.
Student music plans
Students also ask
What is the cheapest music streaming service for students?
Deezer Student at $5.99 a month in the US at our check, for students aged 18–25.
Is Spotify or Apple Music cheaper for students?
Both cost $6.99 a month in the US at our check. Spotify includes Hulu (With Ads); Apple Music includes Apple TV.
Which music service has a high school student discount?
TIDAL, for US high school students aged 16 or older.
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