YouTube Premium costs 13.99/month in France since the rate increase that took effect in late 2024. Good news: You can try out the plan with a one-month free trial, and then lower the grade.
Here's how to get YouTube Premium for Free or, failing that, at a bargain price.
But before we look at the methods, here's a quick review of the different formulas available, and in particular how to watch movies for free on the platform.
| Functionality | Free YouTube | YouTube Music Premium | YouTube Premium |
| Price per month | 0€ | 10,99€ | 13,99€ |
| Advertisement | With advertising | No ads | No ads |
| Background playback | Nope | Music (mobile) | Videos and Music (Mobile and Computer) |
| Offline Download | Nope | Music | Videos and Music |
| Audio quality | 128 Kbps | 256 Kbps AAC | 256 Kbps AAC |
| Reading on demand | Limited | Unlimited (music) | Unlimited (videos and music) |
| Access to YouTube Music | Limited access | Full access | Full access |
| Exclusive Content | None | None | Original Series and Movies |
| Access to YouTube Kids | Nope | Nope | Yes |
How can I get YouTube Premium for free?
Contrary to what you might be led to believe, there is no such thing as only one official 100 % method to have YouTube Premium free in France: the’one-month free trial provided by the platform. At the end of this trial, your account Google is automatically deducted from 13.99/month.
How can I take advantage of the free trial of YouTube Premium?
Here are the steps to Activate the free trial from your computer or mobile device:
- Step 1 : Go to YouTube and log in to your account.
- 2nd step : Click on your profile picture.
- Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select «Purchases and Subscriptions.».
- Step 4: in the "Offer" category YouTube, click «Learn More» under YouTube Premium.
- Step 5: Click on "Free Trial.".
- Step 6: Enter your bank account information.
- Step 7: Enjoy your free month!
What are the advantages of this free offer?
With this trial, you'll enjoy All Premium content and features without spending a penny:
- Watch videos, Shorts and music videos without advertising.
- The background playback On your mobile device: You can watch a video with the screen off or while using another app.
- The video downloads to watch content offline.
- Access to YouTube Music Premium to listen to your playlists and music videos.
- Access to YouTube Kids included in the subscription.
Be sure not to miss the deadline: unless you cancel, the direct debit It starts at the end of the month. Be sure to cancel before the end of the trial period if you don't want to continue.
How can I get YouTube Premium free for 3 months?
Sometimes YouTube offers its services Premium for three months through partner platforms. The best-known example is that of Discord : subscribers Nitro were able to receive a 3-month code of YouTube Premium in their inventory.
Two important points to keep in mind about this type of offer:
- These codes have a limited validity.
- Some conditions apply, and eligibility may vary by country.
The nature of the offering has, in fact, evolved: today, it is more like YouTube Premium which offers 3 months of Discord Nitro, not the other way around. Always check availability directly on the official benefits page YouTube Premium before you get started.
For the luckiest ones, sometimes it's not three but six months free YouTube Premium that can be offered.
Summary table of platforms offering YouTube Premium free of charge
Important : Most of these offers are reserved for the United States or India and are not available in France. For a French user, the’one-month free trial remains the most reliable option, the offer Discord that may occur from time to time.
| Platform | Free Trial Period | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | 3 months | You must be a YouTube TV subscriber with a valid payment method. You must not already be a subscriber to YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium, and you must never have taken advantage of a free trial. Offer valid only in the United States. |
| Best Buy | 3 months | Be a new My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total member. Offer valid only in the United States; code sent by email after purchase. |
| Times Prime | 4 months | Be a Times Prime member without an active Premium subscription. Offer available only in India. |
| Flipkart Plus | Up to 6 months | Be a Flipkart Plus member with enough Super Coins (70 for 3 months, 150 for 6 months). Offer available only in India. |
| Google Fi | 6 months | You must be a Google Fi Unlimited Plus subscriber and maintain an active service. Offer available only in the United States. |
| Xiaomi | Up to 6 months | You must own an eligible Xiaomi smartphone and be a new Premium user. Partnership announced for India. |
| OnePlus | 2 to 6 months | Own a OnePlus 11, OnePlus 10, or OnePlus Nord. The duration depends on the device and the region (Indian market). |
How to get YouTube Premium for less?
Aside from the free trial, there is no magic solution for achieving YouTube Premium completely free. The real question is how lower the price of your subscription in the long run. There are several tips that can help you save a significant amount each month.
Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)
1. Pay less for YouTube Premium with GamsGo
The first option is the subscription sharing.
Based on the carpooling model, GamsGo connects users so they can split the cost of a subscription among themselves. The result: YouTube Premium comes out to about €3.30/month instead of the full price, while retaining the same access to ad-free content, at YouTube Music and for reading in the background on your mobile device.
Here are the advantages and disadvantages of the platform :
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Feel free to read our reviews of GamsGo, and then find out how to get YouTube Premium at a lower price through the platform.
2. Pay less for YouTube Premium with a VPN
Another well-known tactic: signing up for YouTube Premium from a country where rates are lower, via a virtual private network. On paper, the idea is appealing, but in practice, this method currently more drawbacks than benefits since Google's counterattack.
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Google prohibits the use of a VPN for Change the billing country and sharing an account with someone outside your household. So you risk having your account blocked if you break the rules.
3. Sign up for the YouTube Premium family plan
The the safest and most legal All that's left is to subscribe to YouTube bundles :
- The formula Duo Serves two: about 15.17/month, or nearly 7.5/month per person.
- The formula Family Serves up to six people: approximately €18.21/month, or nearly 3/month per person.
Here are the advantages and disadvantages About this offer:
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Partner offers change frequently. Visit the official YouTube Premium page to check which promotions are available in France before you get started.
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