YouTube has quietly introduced a new subscription option in India — a two-person YouTube Premium membership plan. This new tier, positioned between the Individual and Family plans, is designed for couples, roommates, or any two users looking to enjoy premium features at a lower cost.

Let’s break down the key details and benefits of this plan, who it’s meant for, and how it compares to other tiers in YouTube’s Premium ecosystem.

Key Highlights

New Two-Person Plan Priced at ₹219/Month

Cheaper than the Family Plan (₹299/Month)

Currently in Pilot Testing Phase

Live in India, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong

Must Belong to the Same Google Family Group

Requires Both Users to Be 13+ Years Old with Google Accounts

What Is the YouTube Premium Two-Person Plan?

The two-person YouTube Premium plan is a newly introduced subscription tier that allows two users to enjoy premium benefits under a single plan. It’s an experimental rollout currently available to select users in India and a few other regions, including France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

This tier sits between the ₹149 Individual plan and the ₹299 Family plan, costing just ₹219 per month. The offering aims to cater to users who don’t want to pay for two individual subscriptions but don’t need the full Family plan designed for up to 5 members.

Benefits of YouTube Premium

Just like other Premium tiers, the two-person plan includes:

Ad-free video streaming

Background play (even when the app is minimized)

Offline downloads

Access to YouTube Music Premium

This makes it ideal for people who share a living space but don’t qualify as a full family unit.

Who Can Use the Two-Person Plan?

According to YouTube’s support guidelines:

Both members must be 13 years or older

Users must have active Google Accounts

Both users must be in the same Google Family Group

Both must live in the same household

Neither should be part of another family group or have switched groups in the last 12 months

One user will act as the Family Manager (account owner), responsible for managing the group and paying for the subscription.

How It Compares with Other Plans

Plan Type	Monthly Cost	Members	Per Person Cost
Individual	₹149	1	₹149
Two-Person	₹219	2	₹109.50
Family Plan	₹299	Up to 5	₹59.80 (if 5 users)

This makes the two-person plan a cost-effective middle ground for households with just two users, offering a 26.5% saving compared to paying for two individual plans (₹298).

Limited Availability: Still in Pilot Phase

YouTube has confirmed that the new plan is currently part of a pilot program, which means it’s not yet available to all users. A YouTube spokesperson stated that they are experimenting with more flexible Premium offerings to provide better value.

It’s still unclear when or if the two-person plan will become a permanent offering or roll out to a wider audience.

How to Check If It’s Available for You

To see if you’re eligible:

Visit the YouTube Premium subscription page via the web or app.

Check the list of available plans.

If the two-person option appears, you’re part of the selected users currently being offered this pilot.

Conclusion

The introduction of the YouTube Premium two-person plan brings greater flexibility to subscribers looking for a cost-effective way to access premium features. It’s especially beneficial for couples, roommates, or siblings who don’t need all the slots provided in a family plan.

With a lower monthly cost and the same premium perks, this new option could be a game-changer — provided YouTube rolls it out more broadly in the near future.

Via @ moneycontrol