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The Wall Street Journal pricing (2026)
The Wall Street Journal starts at $38.99/mo (Digital) as checked on 2026-09-03, read from apps.apple.com — the public source it was captured from, not a The Wall Street Journal page; 1 plans. Best for Business executives and finance professionals needing real-time markets coverage. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $38.99/mo (Digital)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Business executives and finance professionals needing real-time markets coverage; Investors tracking equities and macro economic trends; C-suite readers who want industry-vertical curated feeds (CFO/CIO/CMO)
As of · every figure below links to its source
The Wall Street Journal plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital | $38.99 | — | flat | Standard WSJ digital membership: unlimited WSJ.com and app access. Lower figures in the listing ($22.99-$32.99) are recurring promotional intro rates; $38.99 is the standard monthly rate. | apps.apple.com |
Last verified 2026-09-03. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wsj-exclusive-news-insights/id364387007 (official WSJ US App Store listing, In-App Purchases, accessed 2026-06-13) Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
Price on record
$38.99/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: iOS 17+, iPadOS, Apple TV, Android, web.
Key features: Real-time business, financial, and markets news from award-winning journalists; Interactive charts and real-time market data; Personalized stock watchlists (equities, funds, ETFs, currencies); Audio articles for hands-free listening; Offline reading; Customizable breaking-news and company alerts; Exclusive newsletters and videos; Curated CFO, CIO, and CMO audience feeds; Weekend edition access; WSJ Crossword puzzles.
Plan limits: Hard paywall — no free articles for non-subscribers; Available in English and Japanese only.
Frequently asked questions
How much does The Wall Street Journal cost?
The Wall Street Journal starts at $38.99/mo (Digital); it has 1 published plans. Verified 2026-09-03.
What are cheaper alternatives to The Wall Street Journal?
Cheaper news subscriptions than The Wall Street Journal (entry $38.99/mo) include The New York Times at $4.99/mo, The Athletic at $6/mo, The Economist at $6.9/mo. Verified 2026-09-03.
Does The Wall Street Journal support HIPAA?
The Wall Street Journal HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does The Wall Street Journal have a free plan?
The Wall Street Journal free tier: No.
The Wall Street Journal vs alternatives
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- Bloomberg from $33.25/mo
- 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
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