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Paramount+ pricing and streaming overview
Paramount+ offers two subscription tiers: the ad-supported Essential plan and the mostly ad-free Premium plan.
Both plans include on-demand content and select live sports, while Premium adds downloads, select 4K UHD viewing, all SHOWTIME programming available on the service, and access to your local live CBS station where available. Premium removes ads from most on-demand programming, although live TV still includes ads and some promotional messaging may appear.
How much does Paramount+ cost?
Paramount+ Plans and Pricing
| Package Name | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
Paramount+ Essential | $8.99/mo. | — |
Paramount+ Premium | $13.99/mo. | — |
Paramount+ Essential Annual | $59.99/year | — |
Paramount+ Premium Annual | $119.99/year | — |
Data effective as of post date.
Paramount+ Essential is the lower-priced, ad-supported plan, while Paramount+ Premium adds downloads, select 4K UHD viewing, all SHOWTIME programming available on the service, and a live stream of your local CBS station. Premium removes ads from most on-demand content, but live TV still has ads. Both plans are available with monthly or annual billing, and Paramount+ says its annual plans cost less than paying the regular monthly rate for 12 months.
Paramount+ periodically offers promotional pricing and discounts to eligible subscribers. Current offers can have their own eligibility, billing, and renewal terms, so check Paramount+ deals and the terms displayed during signup before subscribing.
Paramount+ plans FAQ
What's the difference between Essential and Premium?
Essential is ad-supported and doesn't include a live stream of your local CBS station, although it does include select live sports such as NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League, and UFC. Premium removes ads from most on-demand programming, adds downloads and select 4K UHD viewing, includes all SHOWTIME programming available on the service, and provides a live stream of your local CBS station. Live TV on Premium still includes ads.
Does Paramount+ offer a free trial?
Paramount+ currently advertises a free-trial option on parts of its U.S. website, but its public plan comparison doesn't state a standard trial length or universal eligibility terms. Check the offer shown during signup to confirm whether a free trial is available to you and how long it lasts.
Can I download episodes to watch offline?
Only Premium subscribers can download content for offline viewing. The Essential (ad-supported) plan does not include offline download functionality.
How many people can watch Paramount+ at the same time?
Both plans support multiple simultaneous streams across different devices. You can also create individual user profiles so family members have personalized recommendations and watchlists.
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