Best News Subscriptions · pricing · Updated June 2026
Bloomberg pricing (2026)
Bloomberg starts at $33.25/mo (Digital Annual), across 2 plans. Best for Finance professionals and investors who need live markets TV alongside text news. Every figure links to Bloomberg's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $33.25/mo (Digital Annual) · 5% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Finance professionals and investors who need live markets TV alongside text news; Readers who want real-time data and watchlists integrated with journalism; Light readers who only need a few articles/month (metered free reads available without a subscription)
Bloomberg plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Monthly | $34.99 | — | flat | Bloomberg Digital All Access: unlimited Bloomberg.com and app news, plus live TV and audio, billed monthly. | apps.apple.com |
| Digital Annual | $33.25 | −5% | flat | Same Digital All Access billed annually at $399/year (equiv. $33.25/month); ~5% cheaper than monthly. | apps.apple.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bloomberg-business-news-daily/id281941097 (official Bloomberg US App Store listing, In-App Purchases, accessed 2026-06-13)
Capabilities
Integrations: iOS, Android, web, CarPlay, Bloomberg Terminal (separate product).
Key features: Live Bloomberg Television streaming (24/7 financial news TV); Live Bloomberg Radio streaming; Real-time market data: stocks, equity indexes, futures, bonds, commodities, currencies; Personal watchlist for stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, currencies; Offline reading of Bloomberg Businessweek magazine issues; Podcast catalog; Customizable market alerts and financial briefings; CarPlay integration for audio on the go; Coverage from 120+ global newsrooms; Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets magazine access.
Plan limits: Free: 10 articles per month, 30 minutes of Bloomberg Television per day (resets at local midnight); Bloomberg Terminal access requires a separate enterprise subscription (~$27,000/year); No explicit free trial for digital subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bloomberg cost?
Bloomberg starts at $33.25/mo (Digital Annual); it has 2 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Is Bloomberg cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Bloomberg publishes a 5% discount for paying annually (on the Digital Annual plan). Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to Bloomberg?
Cheaper news subscriptions than Bloomberg (entry $33.25/mo) include The New York Times at $4.99/mo, Financial Times at $4.99/mo, The Athletic at $6/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does Bloomberg support HIPAA?
Bloomberg HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Bloomberg have a free plan?
Bloomberg free tier: No.
Bloomberg vs alternatives
Cheaper news subscriptions alternatives
- The Washington Post from $11.67/mo
- The Atlantic from $7.5/mo
- The Economist from $6.9/mo
- The Athletic from $6/mo
- The New York Times from $4.99/mo
- Financial Times from $4.99/mo