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Deezer vs YouTube Music

Deezer logo

Deezer

Music

All the music you love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouTube Music logo

YouTube Music

Music

A new music streaming service from YouTube

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deezer premium pricing displayed in AED currency only despite international availability; YouTube Music free tier includes unskippable ads which interrupts music listening
  • They diverge on capability: Deezer covers Podcasts, YouTube Music covers Music videos.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deezer and YouTube Music actually diverge.

Attributes where Deezer and YouTube Music differ
AttributeDeezerYouTube Music
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers
Founded20072005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Music).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deezer

  • Podcasts
  • Radio
  • HiFi audio
  • Car systems
  • Private sessions
  • Desktop support

Only in YouTube Music

  • Music videos
  • Live performances
  • Personalization
  • Google services
  • Android Auto
  • Google account security
  • Smart-speakers support

Both cover

  • Music streaming
  • Smart speakers
  • Family controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deezer

  • Ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloadsnot YouTube Music
  • Multi-user household streaming via the Family plannot YouTube Music
  • Two-person households via the Duo plannot YouTube Music
  • Higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on Premiumnot YouTube Music

YouTube Music

  • Music streamingnot Deezer
  • Video watchingnot Deezer
  • Discoverynot Deezer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deezer

  • Premium pricing displayed in AED currency only despite international availability
  • Free tier does not support offline listening and includes advertising
  • Family plan limited to 6 accounts maximum

YouTube Music

  • Free tier includes unskippable ads which interrupts music listening
  • User-uploaded content creates inconsistent audio quality and metadata compared to official releases
  • Limited music discovery and recommendation features compared to Spotify's AI-powered algorithms

Pricing, plan by plan

Deezer

Free
  • Premium$23.99/month
    • 1 account
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • Duo$29.99/month
    • 2 accounts
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • Family$35.99/month
    • 6 accounts
    • Ad-free
    • Pick any track
  • FreeFree
    • 1 account
    • Ad-supported
    • Over 120 million tracks

YouTube Music

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Ad-supported listening
    • Music videos
  • Premium$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Offline downloads
    • Background playback
  • Family$18.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • Parental controls
  • Student$5.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • YouTube Premium included

Which should you pick?

Choose Deezer if

  • You need podcasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want radio.
Deezer review

Choose YouTube Music if

  • You need music videos.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want live performances.
YouTube Music review

Questions people ask

Is Deezer or YouTube Music better?
Neither clearly leads. Deezer starts at Free and YouTube Music at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deezer or YouTube Music?
Deezer starts at Free and YouTube Music at Free.
Does Deezer or YouTube Music run on more platforms?
Deezer runs on Web, iOS, Android. YouTube Music runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
Can I use Deezer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Deezer best used for?
Deezer is most often used for ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads, multi-user household streaming via the family plan, two-person households via the duo plan, higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on premium. Of those, ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads and multi-user household streaming via the family plan are not what YouTube Music is typically brought in for.
What can Deezer do that YouTube Music cannot?
Deezer covers Podcasts, Radio, HiFi audio, Car systems. YouTube Music covers Music videos, Live performances, Personalization, Google services. Both handle Music streaming, Smart speakers, Family controls, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deezer: How many accounts are included in each Deezer subscription plan?

The Free plan includes 1 account. Premium plan includes 1 account. Duo plan includes 2 accounts. Family plan includes 6 accounts maximum.

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YouTube Music: How much does YouTube Music Premium cost?

YouTube Music Premium costs $11.99 per month for individual subscriptions, $18.99 per month for family plans (up to 6 accounts), and $5.99 per month for students.

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Deezer: What is the monthly cost of Deezer Premium if paid annually?

When paid annually, Premium costs AED 17.92 per month (AED 214.99 per year), representing a 25% discount compared to the monthly rate of AED 23.99.

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YouTube Music: Does YouTube Music have a free tier?

Yes, YouTube Music offers a free version with access to music and music videos but includes occasional unskippable ads. Free users can create playlists and discover music but lack premium features like offline downloads.

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Deezer: Can I access offline listening on the free Deezer plan?

No. The free plan offers ad-supported streaming with over 120 million tracks but does not include offline listening capability. Offline access is available only on the Premium, Duo, and Family subscription tiers.

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YouTube Music: What makes YouTube Music different from other streaming services?

YouTube Music uniquely provides access to official songs, music videos, live performances, remixes, and user-uploaded content not available on other platforms. Users can seamlessly switch between audio and official music videos.

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