Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket (via Getty Images)
All products and services featured are independently selected by our editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through our retail links, and retailers may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Unless you're playing records on your record player or listening to the radio, chances are you have a music subscription to stream your favorite artists and latest albums. Apple Music, like Spotify and Amazon Music, is an all-in-one hub for creating playlists, discovering music, and getting your favorite songs on the go.
explore
explore
Check out the latest videos, charts and news
Check out the latest videos, charts and news
Each music subscription comes with a monthly or annual fee, but with a few Apple Music deals, promotions, and bundles, you can use the platform for free.
The easiest way to test a music streaming platform is to take advantage of Apple Music's standard free trial option. New users get one month of free streaming when they sign up and get access to all the perks like spatial audio and always ad-free playlists.
If commitment scares you, read more about how to get a free Apple Music subscription.
How to get a free Apple Music subscription
Instead of finding deals on your own, Shop Billboard has compiled a list of the latest deals and promotions to get Apple Music for free right away.
Standard free trial of Apple Music
If you're new to Apple Music, you can get one month of free subscription when you sign up through Apple. After that, it's $10.99 per month, but includes perks like an ad-free listening experience, curated weekly playlists, and access to the streamer's library of over 100 million songs.
Are you still in school? Apple Music has a student plan that allows you to try the same for 30 days before charging $5.99 per month. Families also have the option to try it out for a month before paying $16.99 per month. And for those who only want to use Siri, the Apple Voice plan offers a free trial of the same before charging $4.99 per month. Simply click the “Free Trial” button on the page to sign up.
Purchase an eligible Apple device
Apple has several other ways to earn a free subscription without leaving the site. The first is when you purchase an eligible Apple device, such as AirPods, HomePod Mini, or Beats. Once redeemed, you'll get 6 months of Apple Music at no additional charge.
Once your subscription starts, the individual Apple Music plan costs $10.99 per month, but if you want to save even more, you can take advantage of the $4.99 per month Apple Voice plan, which requires you to use Siri for all your streaming needs. . Students can take advantage of the student plan for $5.99 per month, and families can stream together for just $16.99 per month.
Apple One subscription
Tired of multiple subscriptions? Apple has released one of its new services, Apple One. Apple One bundles up to six apps for a low monthly fee. This also includes up to 2TB of iCloud+ storage and 1 month of free Apple Music. Rather than charging different subscription fees for different apps, this brings it all together.
To get your free trial, go to the Apple One page and click “Try Apple One for Free.” From there, you can choose one of three plan options. The basic plan is the $16.95 individual plan. 50 GB of iCloud+ storage and up to 4 apps bundled each month.
If you need more space, you can choose the Premiere plan for $32.95 per month. With this plan, you can share with up to 5 people, have 2TB of iCloud+ storage, and bundle up to 6 apps. Families can also subscribe to the Family Plan for $22.95 per month, which gives them access to 200 GB of iCloud+ storage and the ability to bundle up to four apps and share them with up to five people.
verizon unlimited plan
For anyone looking for an excuse to upgrade their phone, this is a sign to do so. Verizon Wireless has a promotion where you can get 6 months of Apple Music for free, just by being on a qualifying Verizon Unlimited plan.
After Verizon's free trial ends, subscriptions follow Apple's various tiered plans, including Apple Voice for $4.99 per month, Student Plan for $5.99 per month, Standard Plan for $10.99 per month, and Family Plan for $16.99 per month.
best buy promotion
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to start streaming for free is to take advantage of Best Buy's promotions. Just add Apple Music to your cart from the site and automatically get 3 months of free unlimited music (for new or recurring subscribers only).
Apple Music's plans follow its own tiered plan that is separate from Best Buy's promotions. The standard plan costs $10.99 per month, but if you want to save even more, you can subscribe to Apple Voice (listen only to Siri), a student plan, or a family plan.
For more product recommendations, see how to get free Amazon Music Unlimited, the best tech deals, and our roundup of streaming device deals.