What are the different subscription tiers on Paramount+?
What are the different subscription tiers on Paramount+?
Paramount+ comes with two distinct plan options, but what’s the difference between them?
What has Paramount+ ever done? Just produce the top two most-watched shows in the first half of 2025. The streamer has something for everyone in its library, from blockbuster movies to kids programming from Nickelodeon and everything in between — not to mention a great selection of originals.
Paramount+ offers two distinct plans for viewers to sign up for, each with their own advantages and features. What are the differences between those plans? We’ll let you know so that when you’re picking a Paramount+ plan of your own, you’ll know which one is the best to fit your needs.
Everything you need to know about Paramount+’s different plans
What are the prices of different Paramount+ plans?
Paramount+ comes with two plans: its Essential tier and its Premium tier.
The Essential plan costs $8 per month, while the Premium plan will run you $13 per month.
Does Paramount+ have annual plans?
Yes, you can sign up for an annual plan for either Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ Premium. Paramount+ Essential’s annual plan costs $80 per year, and the Premium plan will run you $130 per year. Both plans allow you to pay the same price as you would for 10 months of month-to-month service, so you essentially get two months free.
Can you add an extra member to Paramount+?
Some streamers allow you to pay more to add a member outside your household to your package. Paramount+ doesn’t have this feature, for the viewer-friendly reason that it does not have any password sharing restrictions as of now.
Is all content found on all Paramount+ plans?
No, Paramount+ Premium comes with a good deal more content than Paramount+ Essential. Specifically, Paramount+ Premium includes the SHOWTIME library, including titles like “The Chi,” “Dexter: Resurrection,” and “Yellowjackets.”
In addition, Paramount+ Premium includes a live stream of local CBS stations in all markets. That allows viewers to see anything on their hometown CBS station live with a Paramount+ subscription, including news, sports, and entertainment.
Do you have to pay more to watch live sports on Paramount+?
Some, yes. The streamer includes some sports on both subscription tiers, including NFL games on Sunday afternoons in local markets, as well as soccer, such as the UEFA Champions League.
However, viewers who want to watch college football, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and other sporting events that air on the linear CBS channel have to be watched on the Paramount+ Premium plan. These events are not available on Paramount+ Essential.
What features does each Paramount+ plan have?
Paramount+ Essential offers the full Paramount+ library, as well as the option to watch on up to three devices at a time. Watch in full 1080p HD, and enjoy NFL football and UEFA Champions League soccer.
Paramount+ Premium cuts out the ads during playback, also includes three simultaneous streams, and includes a live stream of CBS in all markets. It also comes with the ability to download shows and movies for offline viewing, and includes the SHOWTIME library. Finally, Paramount+ Premium includes some titles in 4K, HDR10, or Dolby Vision.
Is 4K available on all Paramount+ plans?
No, 4K streaming is only available on Paramount+’s Premium plan. The ad-supported Essential tier does not include any 4K content.
Are all subtitle and audio accessibility options available on all Paramount+ plans?
Yes, subtitle and audio options are standard across Paramount+ plans. Click here to find out more about the subtitle choices available on Paramount+, and click here to learn about its audio accessibility choices.
Is Paramount+ available in a bundle?
No, Paramount+ is not currently found in any bundles. That could change in the future, however, Paramount Global is set to merge with Skydance Media, and incoming executives have pledged to seek out new bundle opportunities for the service in the future.
See a breakdown of Paramount+ plans
| Paramount+ Plan | Price | Best features | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $8 per month | - Low price - Varied library |
- No SHOWTIME or CBS - Streams with commercials |
| Premium | $13 per month | - Ad-free streaming - Offline downloads - CBS livestream and SHOWTIME library |
- 4K only available on select titles |
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.