Peacock vs Paramount+: which should you pick?

By Sam Barth · Prices checked November 9, 2026

Both are low-cost sports-and-network services. Paramount+ is cheaper ad-free ($13.99 versus $19.99) and has Champions League soccer and NFL on CBS; Peacock Premium ($12.99) has NBC shows, Sunday Night Football and NBA games.

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How do Peacock and Paramount+ compare?

	Peacock	Paramount+
Cheapest plan	$8.99/mo	$8.99/mo
Ad-free from	$19.99/mo	$13.99/mo
4K	Select live events and titles	Premium plan, select titles
Live sports	Premium and Premium Plus carry NBC Sports content, including Sunday Night Football simulcasts and NBA games.	CBS Sports events, including NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League soccer.
Kids and family	DreamWorks and Universal family movies, plus kids profiles.	Nickelodeon and Paramount family films.
Local channels	Premium Plus includes your live local NBC station in most markets.	Premium includes your live local CBS station.
Free trial	No standing free trial.	Offers vary; check the sign-up page.

Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Peacock Help: How much does a Peacock subscription cost?. Taxes and promotional offers not included.

Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Paramount+ sign-up page. Taxes and promotional offers not included.

What are the key differences?

Cheapest plan: Peacock Select $8.99 (no sports), Paramount+ Essential $8.99.
Live local station: Peacock Premium Plus includes NBC; Paramount+ Premium includes CBS.
Pick by network: NBC and Bravo fans choose Peacock, CBS fans choose Paramount+.

Which one should you choose?

Choose Peacock if you want

NBC shows, Bravo and Sunday Night Football
A low-cost sports add-on

Visit Peacock

Choose Paramount+ if you want

NFL on CBS and Champions League soccer
The cheapest mostly ad-free plan among the big services

Visit Paramount+

Can you have both?

Together they cost $17.98 a month on the cheapest plans. Try the cord-cutting calculator to see how that compares to a cable bill.

How was this researched?

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