YouTube Premium vs YouTube ReVanced: Which is Better?

Comprehensive comparison of YouTube Premium subscription vs YouTube ReVanced free alternative in 2025

šŸ’° Cost Comparison

YouTube Premium

Monthly Subscription

$11.99/month
$143.88/year
Family plan: $17.99/month

YouTube ReVanced

One-time Setup

100% FREE
No monthly fees
No subscription required

šŸŽÆ Feature Comparison

Feature YouTube Premium YouTube ReVanced
Ad-free videos āœ… Yes āœ… Yes
Background play āœ… Yes āœ… Yes
Picture-in-Picture āœ… Yes āœ… Yes
Offline downloads āœ… Yes āš ļø Limited
YouTube Music included āœ… Yes āœ… Separate app
SponsorBlock integration āŒ No āœ… Yes
Return YouTube Dislike āŒ No āœ… Yes
Custom themes āŒ Limited āœ… Extensive
Gesture controls āŒ Basic āœ… Advanced

āœ… YouTube Premium Advantages

  • Official Support: Direct support from Google/YouTube
  • Automatic Updates: Updates through Google Play Store
  • Full Download Support: Complete offline video downloads
  • YouTube Music Premium: Full music streaming service included
  • No Setup Required: Simple subscription activation
  • Family Sharing: Share with up to 5 family members
  • Cross-Platform: Works on all devices and platforms
  • Legal Compliance: Fully compliant with YouTube's terms

šŸš€ YouTube ReVanced Advantages

  • 100% Free: No monthly subscription fees ever
  • Advanced Features: SponsorBlock, Return YouTube Dislike
  • Extensive Customization: Themes, UI modifications, custom settings
  • Community-Driven: Regular updates and new features
  • No Geographic Restrictions: Works worldwide without limitations
  • Open Source: Transparent development and code review
  • Multiple Apps: YouTube, YouTube Music, and other supported apps
  • Advanced Controls: Gesture controls and enhanced navigation

āš ļø Considerations and Limitations

YouTube Premium Limitations

  • High monthly cost ($143.88/year)
  • No SponsorBlock or advanced customization
  • Limited theme options
  • No ability to see YouTube dislikes
  • Geographic pricing variations

YouTube ReVanced Considerations

  • Requires manual installation and setup
  • Not available on iOS devices
  • Updates require manual intervention
  • Potential account security concerns (use burner account)
  • May violate YouTube's Terms of Service

šŸŽÆ Which Should You Choose?

Choose YouTube Premium if:

  • You want official support and guaranteed updates
  • You prefer hassle-free setup and maintenance
  • You heavily use YouTube Music
  • You need full offline download functionality
  • You want to support content creators directly
  • You use multiple devices/platforms regularly

Choose YouTube ReVanced if:

  • You want to save money (free forever)
  • You want advanced features like SponsorBlock
  • You enjoy customization and tweaking settings
  • You primarily use Android devices
  • You want to see YouTube dislike counts
  • You don't mind occasional manual updates

šŸ’” Cost Savings Calculator

By choosing ReVanced over YouTube Premium, you save:

  • 1 Year: $143.88 saved
  • 2 Years: $287.76 saved
  • 5 Years: $719.40 saved
  • 10 Years: $1,438.80 saved

That's enough money for a new smartphone or laptop!

Ready to Try ReVanced?

Experience all the benefits of YouTube Premium and more, completely free with ReVanced!