Quick take
Who Paramount+ is best for
CBS shows, Showtime, NFL, Champions League, Star Trek, Yellowstone
Subscriber context: 72M+
Service page
Paramount+ subscription cost
CBS shows, Showtime, NFL, Champions League, Star Trek, Yellowstone
Default planEssential · $7.99/mo
Starting price$7.99/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $7.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: 7-day free trial.
Student pricing: $4.49/mo
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Paramount+ 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: $4.49/mo
Most popular
Essential
$7.99/mo
$59.99/year
Full library • 3 streams
What changes on this plan
- Full library
- 3 streams
- NFL on CBS
- Champions League
Plan option
With Showtime
$12.99/mo
$119.99/year
Showtime content • Downloads
What changes on this plan
- Showtime content
- Downloads
- Local CBS
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.
- 7-day free trial.
- Student pricing: $4.49/mo.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: 7-day free trial.
Annual comparison: Essential is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: $4.49/mo
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.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Crunchyroll
$7.99/mo default plan
Anime — largest library of simulcast and catalog anime anywhere
Peacock
$7.99/mo default plan
NBC shows, Premier League, WWE, classic sitcoms like The Office and Parks & Rec
Gaia
$9.92/mo default plan
Viewers comparing entertainment subscriptions and wanting the official plan ladder summarized more clearly first.
Head-to-head comparisons
Compare Paramount+ side by side
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Paramount+ plan and is it worth it?
Paramount+'s lowest paid plan is Essential at $7.99/mo. Full library • 3 streams Compare this against alternatives in Streaming Video to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Paramount+ cost per year?
With annual billing, Essential costs $59.99 per year, saving you $35.89 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $95.88 per year.
Does Paramount+ have a free trial or free tier?
7-day free trial.
How many plans does Paramount+ have and what is the difference?
Paramount+ offers 2 plans ranging from $7.99/mo to $12.99/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 Paramount+ worth the price compared to alternatives?
CBS shows, Showtime, NFL, Champions League, Star Trek, Yellowstone Closest competitors in Streaming Video include Crunchyroll, Peacock, Gaia. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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