Apple Music Individual vs Family
Family costs $8 more a month ($96 a year) than Individual. Here is exactly what that extra money buys.
Individual
$11.99 a month
Best for: One person who mainly uses Apple devices.
Family
$19.99 a month
Best for: A household of two or more people who each want their own music library.
What you get by choosing Family
- People who get their own account: 6 (instead of 1)On the Family plan each person keeps their own playlists and suggestions, separate from everyone else's.
- Can be shared with family members: Included (instead of Not included)Apple calls this Family Sharing. One person pays and up to five others are invited to join.
Same on both
save music to listen without internet (included), sound quality (best possible sound, the same as the original recording), apple tv shows and movies included (not included).
Which one should you pick?
It depends on what you actually use. If you don't need people who get their own account or can be shared with family members, Individual does the same job for less. Answer a few questions and we'll tell you which plan fits.
Prices and features verified September 21, 2026 from Apple Music's official pages (source ↗). Prices are before tax and can change. See all Apple Music plans.