Paramount+ Price History
Paramount+ (Premium) currently costs $13.99/month in the US — up from $9.99 at launch in , a 40% increase across 3 hikes.
Launched as CBS All Access in 2014, rebranded to Paramount+ in March 2021. The Essential (ad-supported) tier launched June 7, 2021, three months after the Premium tier. Showtime content was bundled into the Premium tier in June 2023.
| Effective Date | Price/mo | Change |
|---|---|---|
| $4.99 | Launch | |
| $5.99 | ▲ 20% | |
| $7.99 | ▲ 33% | |
| $8.99 | ▲ 13% |
| Effective Date | Price/mo | Change |
|---|---|---|
| $9.99 | Launch | |
| $11.99 | ▲ 20% | |
| $12.99 | ▲ 8% | |
| $13.99 | ▲ 8% |
Frequently asked questions about Paramount+ pricing
How much is Paramount+ per month in 2026?
Paramount+ costs $13.99/month for the Premium plan as of January 15, 2026. The cheapest plan is the Essential (with ads) tier at $8.99/month.
How much has Paramount+ gone up over time?
The Premium plan launched at $9.99 in March 4, 2021 and now costs $13.99 — an increase of 40% across 3 price rises.
When did Paramount+ last raise prices?
Paramount+ last changed the Premium price on January 15, 2026, moving to $13.99/month.
Does Paramount+ have an ad-supported plan?
Yes. The Essential (with ads) plan costs $8.99/month, the lowest-priced way to subscribe to Paramount+.