How much does Paramount+ cost per month?
On November 10, 2025, Paramount Skydance revealed that the streaming service Paramount+ will see a price increase effective January 15, 2026, alongside the discontinuation of free trials for new users. This decision is significant as it reflects a broader trend in the streaming industry where platforms are adjusting their pricing strategies amid rising competition and operational costs. Currently, Paramount+ offers two subscription tiers: the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential and the ad-free Paramount+ Premium. The Essential tier is set to rise from $7.99 to $8.99 per month, while the Premium tier will increase from $12.99 to $13.99 per month. For users opting for annual subscriptions, the new prices will be $89.99 and $139.99, respectively, still providing some savings compared to monthly payments.
The Paramount+ Essential plan allows subscribers access to over 40,000 episodes and movies, including select Showtime series, and features like streaming NFL games on CBS and UEFA Champions League matches. Meanwhile, the Premium tier offers everything in the Essential plan without ads (except during live TV), complete access to Showtime, live CBS streaming, and enhanced picture quality options like 4K and HDR10. Despite the upcoming price hikes, Paramount+ remains competitively priced compared to other streaming services. Its ad-supported tier will continue to be one of the cheapest, alongside Peacock and Netflix, while the Premium tier will still be more affordable than offerings from HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu.
As the streaming landscape evolves, these price adjustments may influence consumer choices. While Paramount+ is raising its prices, it still positions itself as an attractive option with a diverse content library and competitive pricing, particularly for those looking for a balance between cost and content. With the discontinuation of free trials, the company appears to be focusing on converting potential subscribers into paying customers, a strategy that could reshape its subscriber base in the coming years.
On Nov. 10,
Paramount Skydance announced that Paramount+ would be increasing its prices
, effective Jan. 15, 2026. The company will also be getting rid of free trials for new users.
So how much will Paramount+ cost next year, compared to what it already costs? And with multiple tiers to choose from, what exactly will be you getting for your money?
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You’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ve laid out how much Paramount+ costs per month, as well as what each tier will get you, and how these prices stack up against other streaming services.
How much does Paramount+’s ad-supported tier cost?
Currently, Paramount+ has two tiers: one that comes with ads, and one that doesn’t. The ad tier is called Paramount+ Essential, and it now costs $7.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. That means that if you choose to go with the annual plan, you’re paying closer to $5 per month, saving almost $36 per year.
Starting Jan. 15, 2026, the monthly price of Paramount+ Essential will go up by $1, making it $8.99 per month. Its new annual price comes out to $89.99 per year. Opting for the annual plan will save you $17.89 per year.
With Paramount+ Essential, you get access to over 40,000 episodes and movies, along with select Showtime series. You can also stream on three devices at once, watch NFL games on CBS, and catch the UEFA Champions League.
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How much does Paramount+’s ad-free tier cost?
Right now, Paramount+ Premium costs $12.99 per month, or $119.99 per year. That means that if you go with the annual plan, you’ll be paying closer to $10 per month, saving almost $36 per year.
However, after the price hikes, Paramount+ Premium will cost $13.99 per month, or $139.99 per year. Paying the annual price will save you $27.89 per year.
Paramount+ Premium gives you everything in the Paramount+ Essential tier, without ads (apart from during live TV). You gain access to all of Showtime, as well as the ability to stream CBS live. You’re also able to watch titles in 4K, UHD, Dolby Vision, or HDR10, depending on your internet capabilities, as well as download movies and TV shows.
How do Paramount+’s prices stack up against other streaming services?
With all these costs in mind, how do Paramount+’s prices compare to those of other major streaming services? Let’s break it down.
At $7.99 per month, Paramount+’s ad-supported tier is the cheapest of the streaming services, along with
Peacock
and
Netflix
, whose ad-supported tiers cost the same amount per month. A
Prime Video
subscription by itself without an Amazon Prime membership costs $8.99 per month, while
HBO Max
‘s ad-supported tier costs $10.99 per month. Both
Hulu
and
Disney+’s ad-supported tiers’ prices
cost $11.99 per month, making them the most expensive of the major streamers.
Paramount+ Premium is also among the cheaper options for ad-free streaming services. Peacock’s comes in at $10.99 per month, while Prime Video’s is $11.98. Netflix’s ad-free tier costs $17.99, while HBO Max’s costs $18.49. Once again, Disney+ and Hulu are the most expensive, each coming in at $18.99 per month.
With the 2026 price hikes, Paramount+’s ad-supported tier will become more expensive than those of Peacock and Netflix, but it will still be among the cheaper options. The same goes for its Premium plan, which while still cost more than Peacock and Prime Video’s ad-free tiers, but less than HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu’s.
UPDATE: Nov. 11, 2025, 9:42 a.m. EST
This article has been updated to include information about Paramount+’s price hikes.
