SkipVids vs YouTube Premium
YouTube's paid subscription that removes ads for $13.99/mo.
| Feature | SkipVids | YouTube Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-free viewing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SponsorBlock | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Background play (mobile) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Picture-in-Picture | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Audio-only mode | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Works on iOS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Works on Android | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Works on desktop | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Works in browser (no install) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Smart TV casting | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Clickbait thumbnail removal | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Dislike count restoration | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Sleep timer | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Chrome extension | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| No tracking / privacy | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Free tier available | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
YouTube Premium Pros
- Official Google product
- YouTube Music included
- Offline downloads in official app
YouTube Premium Cons
- $13.99/month (or $22.99 family)
- Still tracks everything you watch
- No SponsorBlock — sponsors still play
- No clickbait thumbnail removal
- No dislike count restoration
Why SkipVids Wins ★
- From ~$2.99/mo — fraction of the price
- Zero tracking or data collection
- Auto-skips sponsor segments with SponsorBlock
- Removes clickbait thumbnails
- Restores dislike counts
- Audio-only mode saves 85% data
- Works in any browser — no app install needed
The Verdict
YouTube Premium costs 4–5x more and still tracks you. SkipVids gives you ad-free viewing plus features YouTube Premium doesn't have — SponsorBlock, clickbait removal, dislike counts — at a fraction of the price.
Try SkipVids Free →
No install. No sign-up required. Works in any browser.