Paramount+ Price History & How to Cancel
Modest January 2026 increases kept Paramount+ among the cheaper streamers, Essential is still under $9.
How much does Paramount+ cost?
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| Essential (with ads) | $8.99/mo |
| Premium (with Showtime) | $13.99/mo |
US list prices; taxes, promotions, and app-store billing may differ. Last reviewed July 10, 2026.
Verify on the official pricing pageParamount+ price history
January 2026
Essential rose $7.99 → $8.99 and Premium $12.99 → $13.99.
August 2024
Prior hike took Essential to $7.99 and Premium to $12.99.
How to cancel Paramount+
- 1Sign in at paramountplus.com and open Account.
- 2Scroll to Subscription & Billing and click Cancel Subscription.
- 3Decline the retention offers and confirm.
- 4Access remains until the end of the billing cycle.
Signed up via Apple, Google, Amazon, or Walmart+? Cancel through that provider.
Open the official account or cancellation pageWhat to know before you cancel
Paramount+ hands out promo codes constantly, a month rarely needs to be paid at full price if you wait for a deal (Black Friday regularly brings $1.99/month offers). The annual plans are ~35% cheaper than monthly. If you cancel, finish your Showtime content first: Premium includes it, Essential doesn't.
Free trial policy
7-day free trial for new subscribers on most plans.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Paramount+?
Current US list prices for Paramount+ are Essential (with ads): $8.99/mo · Premium (with Showtime): $13.99/mo. Taxes, promotions, bundles, and third-party billing can change the final price.
How do I cancel Paramount+?
Start here: Sign in at paramountplus.com and open Account. Complete the remaining confirmation steps before leaving the account page, and save the cancellation email or screenshot.
What's the difference between Paramount+ Essential and Premium?
Essential ($8.99) has ads, no Showtime, and no local CBS station. Premium ($13.99) removes most ads and adds Showtime originals, live CBS, and downloads. The $5 gap is mostly about Showtime, skip it if you don't watch those originals.
How do I cancel a Paramount+ free trial before it charges me?
Cancel any time before the 7th day: Account → Cancel Subscription. You keep access for the rest of the trial. Set a reminder for day 5 or 6, Paramount+ bills the moment the trial lapses.
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