Paramount+ review: plans, prices and who it is for
Paramount+ is the cheapest major service with a mostly ad-free plan: Premium is $13.99 a month and includes live local CBS. Essential with ads is $8.99.
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How much does Paramount+ cost?
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $8.99/mo | With ads |
| Premium | $13.99/mo | Ad-free on most content; includes live local CBS |
Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Paramount+ sign-up page. Taxes and promotional offers not included.
Annual pricing is offered at sign-up.
Who is Paramount+ best for?
- NFL on CBS and Champions League soccer
- The cheapest mostly ad-free plan among the big services
Who should skip it?
- People who want a deep original film library
What do you get with Paramount+?
| Cheapest plan | $8.99/mo |
|---|---|
| Ad-free from | $13.99/mo |
| 4K | Premium plan, select titles |
| Live sports | CBS Sports events, including NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League soccer. |
| Kids and family | Nickelodeon and Paramount family films. |
| Local channels | Premium includes your live local CBS station. |
| Free trial | Offers vary; check the sign-up page. |
What should you know before subscribing?
Paramount+ has two plans. Essential is $8.99 with ads. Premium is $13.99 and removes ads on most content.
Sports are the main draw: NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League matches stream here.
Premium raised its price from $12.99 to $13.99 in 2026.
How was this researched?
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