How Much Does Paramount+ Cost?
Paramount+ ranges from $7.99 to $12.99 per month. You can save with an annual subscription.
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Managing Editor With so many streaming services to choose from, it helps to know what your costs will be and what features come with each subscription. If you're already familiar with Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime, you may be curious to learn more about another streaming service, Paramount+.
Paramount+ Essential
Paramount+ divides its services into two tiers: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ Premium.
The less expensive tier is Paramount+ Essential, and it will set you back $7.99 per month. If you opt to pay annually, the price is $59.99 per year, bringing the monthly cost down to approximately $5.
The Paramount+ Essential subscription comes with 40,000 episodes and movies. However, it is not ad-free — expect to see some commercials interrupting your viewing.
While you can’t get all live sports with this tier, Paramount+ Essential does have NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League Live.
If you’re a sports fan, it may be worth checking to see what other subscriptions you may already have that offer Paramount+ as a perk.
This offering costs $12.99 per month. Paramount+ Premium comes with all the features of Paramount+ Essential but with a few extras — the biggest being access to Showtime originals and movies.
If you know you’ll want to keep your subscription for an entire year, it may be worth committing to an annual subscription to save a couple of bucks. An annual subscription costs $119.99 per year, saving you about $3 per month compared to the month-to-month subscription.
What else do you get for the extra cost of Paramount+ with Showtime subscription?
- Ad-free viewing, except live TV and a few shows.
- Watch in 4K.
- Local CBS station.
If you prefer to download your shows to watch later, Paramount+ with Showtime also gives you that option.
How Paramount+ fits into your budget
Streaming services like Paramount+ fall in the wants category of a budget. Under the 50/30/20 budget, 50% of take-home income is allocated to needs, 30% to wants and 20% to savings and debt repayment beyond minimums.
If you're trying to decide which streaming service deserves a spot in your budget, try comparing Paramount+ to other providers like Hulu and Peacock. Analyze the features of each, like ad-free or live viewing, and determine the best choice and cost for your preferences.
Looking for other ways to save money in your streaming budget? Check out the free trial first to see which subscription is right for you. Paramount+ offers one week free for both Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ Premium. It’s worth noting that both subscription tiers allow you to cancel at any time.
Also check your other subscriptions and see if Paramount+ may be an added bonus.
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