Paramount+ plans & pricing
2 plans, from $8.99/mo. Verified September 25, 2026. Price history.
TL;DR
- 2 plans, from $8.99/mo
- Annual billing: offered, saves up to 17% vs monthly
- Cheapest way to watch: Essential at $8.99/mo
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $8.99/mo | $89.99/yr (save 17%) | Yes | 1080p | 3 | No | |
| Premium | $13.99/mo | $139.99/yr (save 17%) | No | 4K UHD | 3 | Yes | Includes SHOWTIME programming and your live local CBS station. Live TV still carries ads. |
Which plan should you pick?
- Essential at $8.99/mo covers the on-demand library with ads. It is the budget way to catch up on shows.
- Premium at $13.99/mo removes most on-demand ads and adds live local CBS plus the full SHOWTIME library, which matters for sports fans.
- Annual billing is the easy win here: roughly 17% off either tier. Note the free trial is gone; you pay from day one.
Bundles & add-ons
- Student and military discount (50% off): Verified students and military members get half off either tier.
Switching plans
Change plans from the Account section on the Paramount+ website.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel Paramount+, step by step.
Last verified: September 25, 2026 (signed-out check of official pricing pages; prices can change and vary by region).
Sources:
- TechRadar: Paramount+ cost, plans, and prices 2026
- Clark.com: Paramount+ 2026 price increase details
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