Paramount+
6.4Sports, CBS, and Showtime dramas for under $12/mo
Best forNFL fans who also want Showtime dramas like Yellowstone and don't want to pay $15+ per month — Paramount+ with Showtime at $11.99/mo covers all of it.
Scores — click any row to see our rationale
Monthly Cost & Tiers▼9/10
Original & Exclusive Shows▼6/10
Simultaneous Streams & Sharing▼6/10
4K & Video Quality▼6/10
Ads & Ad-Free Options▼5/10
Pros
✓Cheapest paid entry point of any service at $8.99/mo — Essential plan includes live NFL on CBS, March Madness, and the full Paramount film library
✓UEFA Champions League and Europa League soccer are exclusive to Paramount+, alongside NFL on CBS — two major sports rights in one subscription
✓Paramount+ with Showtime at $13.99/mo adds the complete Showtime back-catalog: Billions, Yellowstone, Dexter, and Ray Donovan
✓CBS next-day episodes are included — similar to Hulu's network TV access but similar pricing on the base plan
✓MTV, Nickelodeon, BET, and Comedy Central libraries are all included — strong depth for reality TV, kids content, and comedy fans
✓3–4 simultaneous streams depending on tier, and no announced household crackdown as of mid-2025
Cons
✕The Essential plan at $8.99/mo still shows ads everywhere except Paramount+ Originals — you'll see ads during movies and licensed TV shows
✕Paramount+ Originals outside of the Yellowstone franchise have not matched Netflix or HBO in critical acclaim or cultural impact
✕4K library is limited — most content streams in 1080p, even on the premium tier
✕The Showtime bundle at $11.99/mo is required to access prestige drama; Essential plan subscribers miss the most-talked-about content
✕App and streaming quality has historically lagged behind Netflix and Disney+ in reliability during live sports events
✕No Discovery, no sports outside of NFL/NCAA/UEFA — if you want NBA, Premier League, or WWE, you'll still need Peacock or ESPN+