Paramount+ plans & pricing
2 plans, from $8.99/mo. Price history.
Prices verified as of October 14, 2026.
TL;DR
- Annual billing: offered, saves up to 17% vs monthly
- Cheapest way to watch: Essential Annual at $89.99/yr (about $7.50/mo)
- Free trial: none; you pay from day one
Which plan should you pick?
- Essential at $8.99/mo covers the on-demand library with ads. It is the budget way to catch up on shows.
- Premium at $13.99/mo removes most on-demand ads and adds live local CBS plus the full SHOWTIME library, which matters for sports fans.
- Annual billing is the easy win here: roughly 17% off either tier. Note the free trial is gone; you pay from day one.
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $8.99/mo | $89.99/yr (save 17%) | Yes | 1080p | 3 | No | — |
| Premium | $13.99/mo | $139.99/yr (save 17%) | No | 4K UHD | 3 | Yes | Includes SHOWTIME programming and your live local CBS station. Live TV still carries ads. |
Price history
Every verified Paramount+ price change Dormant tracks. The full chart is on the price history page.
| Date | Plan | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2016 | Paramount+ with Showtime (ad-free) | $9.99/mo (first tracked) |
| June 27, 2023 | Paramount+ with Showtime (ad-free) | $9.99 → $11.99/mo |
| August 20, 2024 | Paramount+ with Showtime (ad-free) | $11.99 → $12.99/mo |
| January 15, 2026 | Paramount+ with Showtime (ad-free) | $12.99 → $13.99/mo |
Bundles & add-ons
- Student and military discount (50% off): Verified students and military members get half off either tier.
Switching plans
Change plans from the Account section on the Paramount+ website.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel Paramount+, step by step.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the pricing questions people actually ask.
How much is Paramount Plus for 1 year?
Paramount Plus costs $89.99/year for Essential or $139.99/year for Premium, about 17% less than paying monthly, verified October 14, 2026. There is no free trial, so annual only pays off if you will watch year-round.
How much is Paramount Premium per month?
Paramount Plus Premium costs $13.99/month, verified October 14, 2026. It removes most on-demand ads and adds your live local CBS station plus the full SHOWTIME library.
When did Paramount+ last raise prices?
Paramount+ with Showtime (now Premium) last rose on January 15, 2026, from $12.99 to $13.99/month, per Dormant's price-history tracking.
Does Paramount+ have a free trial?
No. Paramount+ no longer offers a free trial; you pay from day one, verified October 14, 2026.
How do I cancel Paramount+?
See Dormant's step-by-step guide: How to cancel Paramount+. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
Last verified: October 14, 2026 (checked against the sources listed below; prices can change and vary by region).
Sources:
- TechRadar: Paramount+ cost, plans, and prices 2026
- Clark.com: Paramount+ 2026 price increase details
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