On November 10, Paramount Skydance revealed that Paramount+ would be raising its prices, effective January 15, 2026. The company will also discontinue free trials for new subscribers.

So, what will be the cost of Paramount+ next year in relation to its current pricing? And with various tiers available, what will you exactly receive for your expenditure?

You’re in the right spot. Below, we’ve detailed the monthly cost of Paramount+, what each tier includes, and how these prices measure up against other streaming platforms.

What is the cost of Paramount+’s ad-supported tier?

At present, Paramount+ offers two tiers: one that includes ads and another that does not. The ad-supported tier is known as Paramount+ Essential, and it currently costs $7.99 per month or $59.99 annually. Opting for the yearly plan means you pay approximately $5 per month, saving nearly $36 over the year.

Beginning January 15, 2026, the monthly cost of Paramount+ Essential will rise by $1, bringing it to $8.99 per month. The new annual fee will be $89.99. Choosing the annual plan will save you $17.89 per year.

With Paramount+ Essential, subscribers can access over 40,000 episodes and films, including select Showtime series. You can also stream on three devices simultaneously, watch NFL games on CBS, and enjoy the UEFA Champions League.

What is the cost of Paramount+’s ad-free tier?

Currently, Paramount+ Premium is priced at $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year. Going for the annual plan means you’re effectively paying around $10 per month, saving nearly $36 yearly.

However, after the upcoming price adjustments, Paramount+ Premium will be priced at $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year. Paying annually will save you $27.89 each year.

Paramount+ Premium provides everything available in the Paramount+ Essential tier without ads (except during live TV). You will have complete access to all of Showtime and can stream CBS live. Additionally, you can watch content in 4K, UHD, Dolby Vision, or HDR10, depending on your internet capabilities, as well as download films and TV programs.

How do Paramount+’s prices compare to other streaming services?

Considering all these price points, how do Paramount+’s rates stack up against those of other leading streaming platforms? Let’s analyze.

At $7.99 per month, Paramount+’s ad-supported tier is the least expensive among streaming services, along with Peacock and Netflix, both of which charge the same for their ad-supported tiers. A standalone Prime Video subscription without an Amazon Prime membership costs $8.99 monthly, while HBO Max’s ad-supported option is $10.99 per month. Both Hulu and Disney+’s ad-supported tiers are priced at $11.99 monthly, making them the most costly of the major streaming services.

Paramount+ Premium is also among the more affordable choices for ad-free streaming services. Peacock charges $10.99 per month, while Prime Video’s cost is $11.98. Netflix’s ad-free tier is priced at $17.99, while HBO Max’s costs $18.49. Once again, Disney+ and Hulu are the most expensive, each priced at $18.99 per month.

With the price increases in 2026, Paramount+’s ad-supported tier will be more costly than those of Peacock and Netflix, but it will still remain one of the more affordable options. The same applies to its Premium offering, which will exceed the costs of Peacock and Prime Video’s ad-free tiers but will be less expensive than HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu.

UPDATE: November 11, 2025, 9:42 a.m. EST This article has been revised to incorporate details regarding the price increases for Paramount+.