Paramount+
Paramount movies and shows, live sports, and Showtime on the Premium plan.
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- Paramount+ Help
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Plans
| Plan | Price | Ads | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| EssentialAds. Select Showtime series, not the full Showtime library. | $8.99/mo · $89.99/yr | Ads | Official |
| PremiumAd-free on demand, downloads, and Showtime. Live TV still carries ads. | $13.99/mo · $139.99/yr | No ads | Official |
Cheaper alternatives
The same comparisons the calculator makes. Each one stands on its own. Do not add the savings together when two ideas replace the same plan.
Switch Paramount+ to Essential
Essential is $8.99/mo on a run-rate basis, against $13.99/mo for Premium. Ads. Select Showtime series, not the full Showtime library.
About $5/mo less
Pay yearly for Paramount+ Premium
$139.99 up front instead of $167.88 over twelve monthly bills.
About $2.32/mo less
Pay yearly for Paramount+ Essential
$89.99 up front instead of $107.88 over twelve monthly bills.
About $1.49/mo less
Walmart+ has included a streaming choice
In September 2025 Walmart said members can pick Paramount+ or Peacock at no extra cost and switch every 90 days. Confirm the benefit and the tier on your account before canceling a paid plan. No dollar savings is assumed here.
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Notes
Current Essential and Premium prices, including annual, are on Paramount’s 2026 plan-change help article. Variety reported the same January 15, 2026 rates and the previous prices.