How SpareSeat works

One YouTube Premium Family plan, split five ways. Here’s exactly what happens whether you’re joining a group or hosting one — plus the questions people ask us most.

For members

  1. Browse open groups

    Filter by metro, see open seats, and check each host’s reliability score before you join.

  2. Join & pay securely

    $5.40/month for a standard seat, or $6.40/month to auto-match with our highest-rated available host. Paid through Stripe — your card never touches our servers.

  3. Get your invite

    Your host sends the YouTube Premium Family invite from Google to your Gmail within 48 hours of payment. Open it and accept to activate.

  4. Enjoy Premium

    Ad-free videos, background play, downloads — the same YouTube Premium, 66% off the solo price.

For hosts

  1. List your spare seats

    Tell us how many spots are open on your YouTube Premium Family plan.

  2. Get matched with members

    Members join your group directly from Browse, or get auto-matched to you if you’re highly rated.

  3. Send the YouTube invite

    Add each member to your Family plan within 48 hours of their payment. Miss the window and they’re refunded automatically.

  4. Get paid monthly

    Earn $4.50 for every active, confirmed seat — up to $22.50/month for a fully booked plan.

Common questions

SpareSeat connects people who have spare seats on a YouTube Premium Family plan with people who want to join one. Hosts fill their empty seats and earn money; members get YouTube Premium for a fraction of the solo price.

Ready to get started?

Still have questions? Contact support.