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Default planAnnual · $3.25/mo
Starting price$3.25/mo
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Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $3.25/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the Consumer Reports official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Consumer Reports right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Consumer Reports official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Consumer Reports right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
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Annual
$3.25/mo
$39.00/year
Observed annual benchmark from the official pricing source.
What changes on this plan
- Annual billing benchmark captured from the official source
- Confirm included limits and plan details on the official provider page
Plan option
Annual 2
$5.33/mo
$64.00/year
Observed annual benchmark from the official pricing source.
What changes on this plan
- Annual billing benchmark captured from the official source
- Confirm included limits and plan details on the official provider page
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the Consumer Reports official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: Annual is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Consumer Reports right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
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FAQs
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What is the cheapest Consumer Reports plan and is it worth it?
Consumer Reports's lowest paid plan is Annual at $3.25/mo. Observed annual benchmark from the official pricing source. Compare this against alternatives in News & Media to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Consumer Reports cost per year?
With annual billing, Annual costs $39.00 per year, saving you $0.00 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $39.00 per year.
Does Consumer Reports have a free trial or free tier?
Check the Consumer Reports official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does Consumer Reports have and what is the difference?
Consumer Reports offers 2 plans ranging from $3.25/mo to $5.33/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is Consumer Reports worth the price compared to alternatives?
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