On November 10, Paramount Skydance announced that Paramount+ would increase its prices starting January 15, 2026. The company will also be giving away free trials for new users.
So how much will Paramount+ cost next year compared to what it already is? And with so many tiers to choose from, what will you really get for your money?
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You have come to the right place. Below, we’ve broken down how much Paramount+ costs per month, along with what you’ll get at each tier, and how these prices stack up against other streaming services.
How much does the ad-supported tier of Paramount+ cost?
Currently, there are two tiers of Paramount+: one that comes with ads, and one that does not. The ad tier is called Paramount+ Essentials, and it now costs $7.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. This means that if you choose to go with the annual plan, you’re paying about $5 per month, and saving about $36 per year.
Starting January 15, 2026, the monthly price of Paramount+ Essentials will increase by $1, making it $8.99 per month. Its new annual price comes out to $89.99 per year. Choosing the annual plan will save you $17.89 per year.
With Paramount+ Essentials, you get access to select Showtime series as well as over 40,000 episodes and movies. You can stream on up to three devices simultaneously, watch NFL games on CBS, and watch the UEFA Champions League.
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How much does the ad-free tier of Paramount+ cost?
Right now, Paramount+ Premium costs $12.99 per month, or $119.99 per year. This means that if you go with the annual plan, you’ll pay about $10 per month, saving about $36 per year.
However, after the price increase, 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 on the Paramount+ Essential tier without the commercials (except live TV). You get access to all showtimes, as well as the ability to live stream CBS. You’re able to watch titles in 4K, UHD, Dolby Vision, or HDR10, as well as download movies and TV shows, depending on your internet capabilities.
How do Paramount+ prices compare to other streaming services?
With all these costs in mind, how do Paramount+ prices compare to other major streaming services? Let’s break it down.
At $7.99 per month, Paramount+’s ad-supported tier is the cheapest among streaming services, along with Peacock and Netflix, whose ad-supported tiers cost the same amount per month. A Prime Video subscription without an Amazon Prime subscription costs $8.99 per month, while the ad-supported tier of HBO Max costs $10.99 per month. The ad-supported tiers of both Hulu and Disney+ cost $11.99 per month, making them the most expensive among the major streamers.
Paramount+ Premium is also one of the cheaper options for ad-free streaming services. Peacock’s monthly income is $10.99, while Prime Video’s monthly income is $11.98. Netflix’s ad-free tier costs $17.99, while HBO Max costs $18.49. Once again, Disney+ and Hulu are the most expensive, each costing $18.99 per month.
With the 2026 price increase, the ad-supported tier of Paramount+ will become more expensive than Peacock and Netflix, but it will still remain one of the cheaper options. The same applies to its Premium plan, which still costs more than Peacock and Prime Video’s ad-free tiers, but less than HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu.
Updated: November 11, 2025, 9:42 am EST This article has been updated to include information about Paramount+’s price increase.