Paramount+ has increased the price of all three UK subscription plans, raising the cost of its ad-supported, Standard and Premium memberships.
The streaming service’s official UK support page now lists monthly prices beginning at £5.99, while its most expensive Premium plan has climbed to £12.99 per month.
Existing subscribers should check their billing notification or renewal information carefully. Reports indicate that some customers will move to the higher prices from 27 August, although the precise timing may depend on how the subscription is billed.
New Paramount+ UK prices
The increases affect both monthly and annual subscriptions:
| Plan | Previous monthly price | New monthly price | New annual price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic with Ads | £4.99 | £5.99 | £52.99 |
| Standard | £7.99 | £9.99 | £88.99 |
| Premium | £10.99 | £12.99 | £115.99 |
Basic with Ads has risen by £1 per month, while Standard and Premium have each increased by £2.
That means subscribers paying monthly could spend between £12 and £24 more over a full year, depending on their chosen plan.
The annual options have also become more expensive. However, they continue to cost considerably less than paying the new monthly rate for 12 consecutive months.
At the new prices, an annual Premium subscription costs £115.99, compared with £155.88 when paying £12.99 every month. That represents a saving of £39.89 for viewers confident they will keep the service throughout the year.
What each Paramount+ plan includes
Basic with Ads remains the least expensive way to access the Paramount+ catalogue. It includes advertising and is intended for viewers who prioritise price over an uninterrupted experience.
Standard removes advertising from most on-demand programmes, although live content can still contain commercial breaks. It also provides additional simultaneous-streaming flexibility compared with the entry-level plan.
Premium is the home-cinema option, offering 4K Ultra HD and HDR on compatible programmes and devices. Availability varies by title, so paying for Premium does not mean every film or series will stream in 4K.
Viewers using a suitable television or streaming device should also check that the Paramount+ application supports the required picture format on their hardware. Tech Torque Media’s guide to Apple TV 4K versus built-in smart TV apps explains why playback capabilities can differ between devices.
Does Paramount+ still offer good value?
The answer increasingly depends on how much of its exclusive catalogue a household watches.
Paramount+ remains home to franchises and programmes including Star Trek, Yellowstone, Dexter, Landman and content from Paramount Pictures, Showtime, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon.
However, the new Standard price of £9.99 moves Paramount+ closer to several larger competitors. Premium at £12.99 also faces stronger scrutiny from viewers comparing its catalogue with Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV and HBO Max.
Our UK streaming-services comparison found that Paramount+ offered an attractive option for fans of its major franchises, although its overall library was smaller than those of some competitors. The increased prices make that distinction more important.
Subscribers who regularly watch Paramount exclusives may still find sufficient value. Those keeping the membership for only one or two series could save money by subscribing temporarily and cancelling after finishing them.
What existing subscribers should check
- The date of the next renewal
- Whether the subscription is monthly or annual
- The price shown in the latest billing notification
- Whether payment is made directly or through Apple, Google, Amazon, Sky or another provider
- How frequently the service has been used recently
- Whether 4K and HDR are important enough to justify Premium
Subscriptions purchased through another platform may have different billing dates or notification arrangements. Customers should therefore rely on the price displayed by their own provider rather than assuming every account changes on the same day.
Those planning to remain subscribed throughout the year may find the annual option more economical. However, paying annually reduces the flexibility to rotate between streaming services as new programmes arrive.
The pressure on household streaming budgets
A £1 or £2 monthly increase can appear modest in isolation. The effect becomes more noticeable when a household pays for several services simultaneously.
Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV, Paramount+ and specialist sports packages can collectively rival the cost of a traditional television bundle. Regularly reviewing which services are actually being watched is therefore becoming increasingly important.
Rotating subscriptions is one practical approach. A household could keep one core service permanently while adding others for a month whenever a particular series or film becomes available.
Tech Torque Verdict
Paramount+ still has a distinctive catalogue, particularly for viewers invested in Star Trek, Yellowstone, Dexter and other Paramount franchises.
However, increasing Standard to £9.99 and Premium to £12.99 makes the service harder to treat as an inexpensive secondary subscription. Viewers should now judge it against the strongest alternatives rather than keeping it automatically.
The annual plans offer better value for committed subscribers, but occasional viewers may save more by subscribing only when there is something specific they want to watch.
