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YouTube Live pricing

Free

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Pricing details

Starting price	Free
Pricing model	free
Notes	Free app per App Store listing ('Videos, Music and Live Streams', Free); streaming eligibility rules apply (YouTube Help). Copyright claims on worship music are common — license with CCLI Streaming/WORSHIPcast.
Source	https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youtube/id544007664
Last checked	2026-10-22

⚠️ Known issues / watch out for

Copyright strikes on music · editor's note from official page/coverage, checked 2026-10-22
Ads/suggested videos around your stream · editor's note from official page/coverage, checked 2026-10-22

Always check: contract length & auto-renewal, fees, data export on cancel, support hours. We never soften cons for vendors, affiliates or sponsors.

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