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Who New York Times is best for
Most comprehensive news coverage — now includes Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic
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New York Times subscription cost
Most comprehensive news coverage — now includes Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic
Default planAll Access · $25.00/mo
Starting price$4.00/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $4.00/mo
Free trial or free tier: 0-day free trial. $1/week for first year promo often available.
Student pricing: $1/mo. $1/week academic rate.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:New York Times 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: $1/mo. $1/week academic rate.
Plan option
Basic Digital
$4.00/mo
$48.00/year
News articles • Limited access
What changes on this plan
- News articles
- Limited access
Most popular
All Access
$25.00/mo
$300.00/year
News • Games
What changes on this plan
- News
- Games
- Cooking
- Wirecutter
- Athletic
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- 0-day free trial. $1/week for first year promo often available.
- Student pricing: $1/mo. $1/week academic rate.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: 0-day free trial. $1/week for first year promo often available.
Annual comparison: Basic Digital is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: $1/mo. $1/week academic rate.
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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$4.99/mo default plan
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$5.00/mo default plan
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FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest New York Times plan and is it worth it?
New York Times's lowest paid plan is Basic Digital at $4.00/mo. News articles • Limited access Compare this against alternatives in News & Media to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does New York Times cost per year?
With annual billing, Basic Digital costs $48.00 per year, saving you $0.00 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $48.00 per year.
Does New York Times have a free trial or free tier?
0-day free trial. $1/week for first year promo often available.
How many plans does New York Times have and what is the difference?
New York Times offers 2 plans ranging from $4.00/mo to $25.00/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 New York Times worth the price compared to alternatives?
Most comprehensive news coverage — now includes Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic Closest competitors in News & Media include Vogue, The Economist, Bloomberg. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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