NO FREE TRIAL
Paramount+ Free Trial 2026: Phased Out in January
Paramount+ phased out its standard 7-day free trial in January 2026, at the same time it raised prices. New subscribers are billed immediately. The savings now come from discounted introductory months rather than a trial -- here is what each plan costs, how to pay less, and what to watch.
None
Free trial?
From $0.99/mo
Discount promos
$8.99/mo
Essential (ads)
$13.99/mo
Premium
Paramount+ Pricing in 2026
| Plan | Monthly Price | Ads? | Showtime? | Live CBS? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ Essential | $8.99 | Yes | No | No |
| Paramount+ Premium | $13.99 | Limited | Yes | Yes |
How to Find Discount Promo Codes
With the free trial gone, the savings now come from discounted introductory months. Paramount+ runs these around major sports moments and seasonal sales -- the Super Bowl period, NFL season kickoff, March Madness (CBS holds tournament rights), and a recurring summer sale that has offered Essential or Premium for $0.99 for the first months. To find current deals:
- Check the Paramount+ website signup page directly -- discount codes are often applied automatically
- Subscribe through Amazon Prime Video Channels, which runs its own Paramount+ promotions independently
- Walmart+ members may have access to Paramount+ at a discounted rate
- Search "Paramount+ promo code" on the current date -- these are time-limited offers that change frequently
Best Paramount+ Shows in 2026
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Sci-Fi
Best Star Trek in years
Yellowstone (+ spinoffs)
Drama
Full Paramount+ library
Tulsa King
Crime Drama
Sylvester Stallone original
South Park
Animation
Full catalog + specials
Billions
Drama
With Showtime plan
1883 (Yellowstone prequel)
Western
Limited series
Does Paramount+ have a free trial in 2026?
No. Paramount+ phased out its standard 7-day free trial in January 2026, alongside a price increase. New subscribers are billed immediately. The cheapest entry is now a discounted introductory month (recent sales offered $0.99 for the first months) rather than a free trial.
What is the difference between Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ Premium?
Paramount+ Essential ($8.99/mo with ads) includes all core Paramount+ content: CBS shows, Paramount originals, Star Trek, Yellowstone, live NFL on CBS, and more. Paramount+ Premium ($13.99/mo) adds the full Showtime library, live CBS, and downloads -- premium content like Billions, Yellowjackets, Dexter: New Blood, and Homeland. If you want Showtime content, the upgrade is worth the extra $5/mo.
How do I cancel Paramount+ before being charged?
If you subscribed directly on the Paramount+ website, cancel by logging in to paramountplus.com, going to Settings, then selecting Cancel Subscription. If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video Channels, cancel through your Amazon account's Memberships and Subscriptions page. If through Apple, cancel via Settings > your name > Subscriptions.