What is the difference between YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium?

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium are two separate subscription services, each offering distinct features. Here's a detailed comparison:

### **YouTube Premium:**

**Features:**
- **Ad-Free Viewing:** Eliminates ads from all videos on YouTube.
- **Offline Playback:** Allows you to download videos and playlists for offline viewing.
- **Background Play:** Lets you continue listening to videos while using other apps or when your device's screen is off.
- **YouTube Originals:** Provides access to exclusive YouTube Originals content, including series, movies, and specials.
- **YouTube Music Premium:** Includes a subscription to YouTube Music Premium as part of the package.

**Target Audience:**
- **General YouTube Users:** Ideal for those who want an enhanced YouTube viewing experience across all types of content, including music, entertainment, and original series.

### **YouTube Music Premium:**

**Features:**
- **Ad-Free Music Streaming:** Removes ads from music videos and audio tracks on YouTube Music.
- **Offline Playback:** Allows you to download music tracks, albums, and playlists for offline listening.
- **Background Play:** Lets you play music in the background while using other apps or when your device's screen is off.
- **Music Recommendations:** Offers curated playlists, radio stations, and personalized music recommendations based on listening history.

**Target Audience:**
- **Music Listeners:** Ideal for those who primarily want a dedicated music streaming service with a focus on music tracks and playlists, including access to a vast library of songs and music videos.

### **Key Differences:**

1. **Scope of Content:**
   - **YouTube Premium:** Provides benefits for all types of YouTube content, including videos, live streams, and Originals.
   - **YouTube Music Premium:** Focuses specifically on music content, including both audio tracks and music videos.

2. **Integration:**
   - **YouTube Premium:** Includes YouTube Music Premium, meaning you get both services in one subscription.
   - **YouTube Music Premium:** Only includes access to the music-focused features, without the ad-free video benefits of YouTube Premium.

3. **Cost:**
   - **YouTube Premium:** Typically costs more than YouTube Music Premium due to the additional benefits, including ad-free video and access to Originals.
   - **YouTube Music Premium:** Generally has a lower subscription cost, focusing solely on music streaming.

In summary, YouTube Premium offers a broader range of features across all YouTube content, including music, while YouTube Music Premium is specifically designed for music streaming and offers features tailored to music listeners.