# Paramount+ pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $8.99/mo (Essential). Among the 8 streaming video we track it is #2 cheapest of 8; median entry $10/mo.
**Domain:** paramountplus.com
**Free tier:** No
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** Walmart+ membership includes free Essential tier, Amazon Prime Video add-on channel ($8.99+/mo), Apple TV app (add-on channel), Roku Channel (add-on channel), Student/Military discount — 50% off via verification, SHOWTIME originals fully integrated into Premium tier
**Best for:** NFL and UEFA Champions League fans on a budget; SHOWTIME fans wanting originals integrated; CBS live local channel viewers (cord-cutters); UFC and PGA Tour viewers
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $8.99 | −17% | flat | Ad-supported, 1080p HD, up to 3 simultaneous streams, full 40,000+ title library, NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League, UFC Fight Night cards. Annual $89.99/yr. Raised $1 in Jan 2026. | dealnews.com |
| Premium (with SHOWTIME) | $13.99 | −17% | flat | Ad-free on-demand, 4K UHD/HDR10/Dolby Vision, up to 3 streams, full library plus SHOWTIME originals, local live CBS 24/7, offline downloads. Annual $139.99/yr. Raised $1 in Jan 2026. | dealnews.com |

**Key features:** 4K UHD + HDR10 + Dolby Vision (Premium only); 45,000+ title library including CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Smithsonian Channel; NFL on CBS including playoff and Super Bowl coverage (both tiers); UEFA Champions League live matches (both tiers); UFC numbered events (Premium exclusive); PGA Tour on CBS (Premium exclusive); SHOWTIME originals fully integrated (Premium only); Live local CBS 24/7 (Premium only); Offline downloads on up to 25 titles — mobile only (Premium only).

**Plan limits:** Essential: 3 simultaneous streams, 1080p max, ~4–6 min ads/hour, no offline downloads; Premium: 3 simultaneous streams, 4K UHD max, up to 25 offline downloads (mobile only); No standard free trial as of 2026 (occasional promo codes: $0.99 for 2 months).

## Cheaper streaming video alternatives

- [Peacock](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/streaming-video/peacock/) — from $7.99/mo

Sources: 1 · Last verified 2026-06-13
Provenance: https://www.dealnews.com/features/Paramount-Plus/Cost/ (2026 cost guide listing both tiers with monthly and annual rates; prices reflect the January 15, 2026 increase)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/streaming-video/paramount-plus/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Paramount+'s entry plan was $8.99/mo as of 2026-06-13 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/streaming-video/paramount-plus/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl