Quick take
Who The New Yorker is best for
Readers who value long-form reporting, criticism, and magazine-style writing more than daily breaking-news volume.
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The New Yorker subscription cost
Readers who value long-form reporting, criticism, and magazine-style writing more than daily breaking-news volume.
Default planDigital · $12.99/mo
Starting price$12.99/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $12.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the The New Yorker official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for The New Yorker right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:The New Yorker 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 The New Yorker right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Most popular
Digital
$12.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
Essays, reporting, criticism, and cartoons • Digital access baseline
What changes on this plan
- Essays, reporting, criticism, and cartoons
- Digital access baseline
- Note: Intro pricing often dominates acquisition pages
Plan option
Print + Digital
$14.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
Adds print delivery • Best for committed magazine readers
What changes on this plan
- Adds print delivery
- Best for committed magazine readers
- Note: Pricing and cadence vary by promo and term
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the The New Yorker official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: No annual benchmark is highlighted in this snapshot, so monthly pricing is the clearest comparison point.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for The New Yorker right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
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Services that are closest to this one
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$7.99/mo default plan
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FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest The New Yorker plan and is it worth it?
The New Yorker's lowest paid plan is Digital at $12.99/mo. Essays, reporting, criticism, and cartoons • Digital access baseline Compare this against alternatives in News & Media to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does The New Yorker cost per year?
The New Yorker does not currently offer an annual discount. Paying monthly for the Print + Digital plan would cost $179.88 over a full year.
Does The New Yorker have a free trial or free tier?
Check the The New Yorker official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does The New Yorker have and what is the difference?
The New Yorker offers 2 plans ranging from $12.99/mo to $14.99/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 The New Yorker worth the price compared to alternatives?
Readers who value long-form reporting, criticism, and magazine-style writing more than daily breaking-news volume. Closest competitors in News & Media include The Washington Post, Substack, The Atlantic. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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