NAVER VIBE vs YouTube Music comparison
By starting price alone, NAVER VIBE is ₩3,190 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.
NAVER VIBE and YouTube Music compared side by side in Music streaming.
NAVER VIBE
NAVER's music app. Scheduled to shut down on December 31, 2026, so not recommended for new sign-ups
What is good
- Taste-based recommendations such as Mixtapes
- Party room and karaoke features
- Dolby Atmos support
What could be better
- Scheduled to shut down on December 31, 2026
- No new sign-ups or payments from November 27, 2026
YouTube Music
Music app included in YouTube Premium. Offers official tracks plus covers and live videos
What is good
- One YouTube Premium subscription covers ad-free video and music
- Tracks only on YouTube, such as covers and live versions
- Recommendations based on YouTube watch history
What could be better
- No family or student plan in Korea
- Up to 256kbps, no lossless
At a glance
Highlighted rows are where they differ.
| Item | NAVER VIBEVisit site | YouTube MusicVisit site |
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| Starting price | ≈$6.63+ (₩8,800)External source | ≈$9.03+ (₩11,990)Official price |
| Free tier | Paid only | Paid only |
| Lossless audio | Not supported | Not supported |
| Best quality | AAC 320kbps, Dolby Atmos. No FLAC | Up to 256kbps (AAC/Opus), no lossless |
| Offline playback | Some plans only | Supported |
| Family plan | None | None |
| Family plan details | No family plan | Family plan not available in Korea (official customer center). No student plan either |
| Korean music | Average. No real-time chart, counted only once per day per account. Service scheduled to end | Strong (estimated). Besides official tracks, has many tracks not found in other apps, such as music videos, covers, live versions and fan videos. Contract status with Korean distributors could not be confirmed officially |
| Number of tracks | No official figure | About 100 million tracks (2022 outside report, no latest official figure) |
| Good for | Not recommended for new sign-ups. Existing users should back up their library and move to another service | People who watch a lot of YouTube (YouTube Premium at ₩14,900 covers video and music at once) |
| Type | Music streaming | Music streaming |
| Company | NAVER, South Korea | Google(YouTube), United States |
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Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.