# Adios vs YouTube Premium

> Both remove YouTube's ads. Adios covers Safari on a Mac for a one-time $4.99; Premium covers every device for $13.99 a month and adds features Adios does not have.

*Source: https://getadios.com/adios-vs-youtube-premium/ · Language: en · Updated: 2026-09-17 · Adios 1.3 · Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adios-ad-blocker-for-youtube/id6782190165?mt=12*

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## Which one to choose

Adios is the better choice for watching YouTube in Safari on a Mac where the only requirement is removing ads. YouTube Premium is the better choice for watching across phones, tablets, TVs or other browsers, or for downloads, background playback and YouTube Music.

## Compared

|  | Adios | YouTube Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 for 30 videos a month, then $4.99 once | $13.99/month |
| Removes video ads | Yes, in Safari on macOS | Yes, on every signed-in device |
| Platforms | Safari on macOS 13+ only | Every browser, iOS, Android, TV, console |
| Background playback on mobile | No | Yes |
| Offline downloads | No | Yes |
| YouTube Music | No | Included |
| Pays creators for your views | No | Yes, a share of the subscription |
| Account required | No | Google account |
| Data collected | None | Tied to the Google account |
| Shorts, live streams, mobile apps | Not covered | Covered |
| Five-year cost | $4.99 | about $839 |

## When YouTube Premium is worth the price

- Viewing happens on phones, tablets, TVs or consoles, which Adios cannot reach.
- Audio should continue with the screen off, or videos need to be available offline.
- YouTube Music would be used, which alone is priced comparably to other music services.
- Supporting creators matters: Premium pays them a share, and ad-free viewing does not.

## When Adios is sufficient

- YouTube is watched mainly in Safari on a Mac.
- $13.99 per month is disproportionate for the single feature that is wanted.
- No additional subscription should be attached to a Google account.
- No data should be collected. Adios has no account and no server.
- Usage is light enough that 30 videos a month free is already sufficient.

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## Using both

There is no benefit. Premium subscribers are already served no ads, so Adios would have nothing to remove.

## The trade-off worth stating

Removing ads reduces what the creators being watched earn, and that applies to Adios as much as to any ad blocker. Premium, channel memberships and direct support route money to creators in a way ad-free viewing does not.

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*Adios is a Safari extension for macOS 13+ that makes YouTube ads disappear by swapping in YouTube's own ad-free embed player. 30 videos per month free, then a one-time $4.99 purchase — not a subscription. Contact: adios.contact@pm.me*