Quick take
Who PlayStation Plus is best for
Required for PlayStation online play, game catalog competes with Game Pass
Subscriber context: 46M+
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PlayStation Plus subscription cost
Required for PlayStation online play, game catalog competes with Game Pass
Default planExtra · $13.99/mo
Starting price$8.99/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $8.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the PlayStation Plus official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for PlayStation Plus right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:PlayStation Plus 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 PlayStation Plus right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Plan option
Essential
$8.99/mo
$79.99/year
Online play • 2 monthly games
What changes on this plan
- Online play
- 2 monthly games
- Deals
Most popular
Extra
$13.99/mo
$134.99/year
Game catalog (400+) • Ubisoft+ Classics
What changes on this plan
- Game catalog (400+)
- Ubisoft+ Classics
Plan option
Premium
$17.99/mo
$159.99/year
Classics catalog • Game trials
What changes on this plan
- Classics catalog
- Game trials
- Cloud streaming
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the PlayStation Plus official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: Essential 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 PlayStation Plus 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.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Xbox Game Pass
$14.99/mo default plan
Best value in gaming — hundreds of games including day-one Xbox exclusives
EA Play
$16.99/mo default plan
Players who mainly care about EA franchises and want cheaper long-run access than buying each release separately.
Ubisoft+
$17.99/mo default plan
Players who care specifically about Ubisoft franchises and want the option to dip in around big launches.
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Nintendo Switch Online
$6.67/mo default plan
Nintendo households that want online play and retro libraries, especially if they can split a family plan.
Apple Arcade
$6.99/mo default plan
Premium mobile gaming without ads or in-app purchases — great for families with Apple devices
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest PlayStation Plus plan and is it worth it?
PlayStation Plus's lowest paid plan is Essential at $8.99/mo. Online play • 2 monthly games Compare this against alternatives in Gaming to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does PlayStation Plus cost per year?
With annual billing, Essential costs $79.99 per year, saving you $27.89 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $107.88 per year.
Does PlayStation Plus have a free trial or free tier?
Check the PlayStation Plus official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does PlayStation Plus have and what is the difference?
PlayStation Plus offers 3 plans ranging from $8.99/mo to $17.99/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 PlayStation Plus worth the price compared to alternatives?
Required for PlayStation online play, game catalog competes with Game Pass Closest competitors in Gaming include Xbox Game Pass, EA Play, Ubisoft+. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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