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reddit.com · picked by Petr Mišák · 45d ago

YouTube Premium rises across Europe as users seek alternatives

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A Reddit discussion from the Slovak community responds to YouTube Premium price increases. Users share experiences with paid subscriptions and discuss alternatives such as adblockers, specialized apps (ReVanced, SmartTube, Brave browser), or streaming services in different countries with lower prices. The conversation developed into a debate about the justification for price hikes given YouTube and Alphabet's profits.

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YouTube is sending out notifications about another price increase across Europe. Besides Czechia, new prices are currently confirmed in Slovakia, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark. For example, the YouTube Premium family plan in the Czech Republic is increasing from 389 CZK to 459 CZK per month, a rise of 70 CZK or 18 percent. The change will take effect for individual subscribers during October 2026 upon their regular billing date. YouTube is justifying the price increase by citing continued Premium development and support for artists and performers.

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Why is YouTube raising Premium prices?

YouTube justifies price increases by citing continued service development and support for content creators and artists. The company argues that operating the platform and distributing video content requires substantial ongoing investment.

What ad-free alternatives to YouTube exist for users?

Users employ adblockers on computers, specialized apps like ReVanced or SmartTube for Android, or browsers like Brave. Some also use VPNs to subscribe in countries with lower prices for the service.

How does YouTube justify its pricing strategy?

YouTube claims prices reflect operating costs and creator support. Critics point to Alphabet's multi-billion dollar profits and the increasing number of ad blocks YouTube itself introduces to push users toward Premium subscriptions.

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