When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreParamount Plus streams CBS shows, original series, live UFC events, and much more.Michael Yarish/Paramount+ (left); Emerson Miller/Paramount+ (middle); Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images (right)Paramount Plus has evolved from a niche streaming service for CBS fans to an essential app for TV and movie lovers, and now sports fanatics, too. It's also one of the more affordable services on the market, with plans starting at just $8.99 a month.After the initial release of CBS All Access in 2014, Paramount Plus launched in 2021 as a replacement and has gradually crept its way up the ranks of the best streaming services. The streamer is a one-stop shop for all things Paramount, carrying old and new CBS programming ("Criminal Minds," "Tracker"), original series ("Landman," "1923"), Paramount Pictures films ("Mission: Impossible" and "Top Gun" movies), live sports (NFL on CBS, Champions League, and UFC), and much more. The Premium tier will even help you live stream CBS and unlock Showtime content ("Yellowjackets," "Dexter: Resurrection").Below, we've rounded up everything you need to know about Paramount Plus, including pricing, plans, and available programming. We've also broken down all the details surrounding the recent price hike, Paramount's new deal with UFC, and the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. You can learn more about the service in our in-depth Paramount Plus review.What are the Paramount Plus plans?Paramount Plus offers two tiers of service, Essential and Premium. The base Essential tier has ad-supported on-demand streaming of over 40,000 episodes and movies, select sports live streaming (NFL on CBS, UFC, UCL), and the ability to stream on up to three devices at once.The Premium tier (formerly called Paramount Plus with Showtime) offers ad-free on-demand streaming of all of those same film and TV titles, but it also unlocks Showtime content. Additionally, Premium lets users live stream their local CBS station 24/7. Premium subscribers can also download most on-demand content to watch offline. Like Essential, Premium allows for streaming on up to three devices.How much is Paramount Plus?Paramount Plus Essential costs $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year. Paramount Plus Premium costs $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year. Opting for an annual plan offers about 17% savings year-over-year compared to what you'd pay after 12 months on a monthly plan.When was the last Paramount Plus price hike?The prices for all plans increased on January 15, 2026. This was the first price hike since 2024, and both monthly plans increased by $1 a month. Essential was previously $7.99 a month or $59.99 a year, and Premium was previously $12.99 a month or $119.99 a year.Is Paramount Plus included with Walmart Plus?Walmart Plus offers paid subscribers a choice between Paramount Plus Essential and Peacock Premium, in addition to other perks. They can select which service they'd like access to every 90 days, so there's always a chance to switch back and forth between the two apps. Walmart Plus subscriptions cost $12.95 a month or $98 a year.Does Paramount Plus have a free trial?Paramount Plus no longer offers a free trial. The service previously offered new customers a seven-day free trial before billing kicked in, but the streamer removed the trial offer in early 2026.Does Paramount Plus have any deals right now?Paramount Plus doesn't have any active limited-time deals right now, but the streaming service occasionally runs sales throughout the year, including on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The most recent Paramount Plus deal discounted both Essential and Premium plans down to just $1 a month for the first two months of service. The deal wrapped up in late June, but we're always keeping an eye out for new sales.What devices can I use to watch Paramount Plus?Paramount Plus is available to stream across a wide variety of devices, including mobile devices, smart TVs, computers, streaming players, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles. Some of the most popular options include the Android app (phones and tablets), iOS app (iPhones and iPads), Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Roku, and Samsung TV, among others. You can find a full list of supported devices on the Paramount Plus support website. Compatible devices vary by country, and users must be running updated versions of relevant software. For example, iPhones and iPads must be running iOS 16 or later.Can you download on Paramount Plus?The Paramount Plus Premium tier allows subscribers to download films and TV shows to watch offline. Most shows and select movies are available to download. This option is not available for the Essential plan. You can only download on iPhones/iPads running iOS 16+ and Android tablets/phones running Android 6+.Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Reuters ConnectWhat shows and movies are on Paramount Plus?Paramount Plu
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