Question 1

How does Paramount+ score in Clientele's Streaming Services comparison?

Accepted Answer

Paramount+ scores 6.4 out of 10 overall, ranking number 5 of 7 in our independent Streaming Services comparison.

Question 2

What is Paramount+ best for?

Accepted Answer

NFL fans who also want Showtime dramas and don't want to pay $15+ per month. Paramount+ with Showtime at $13.99/month covers both, at the lowest price for a service with major live sports rights.

Question 3

What are the pros and cons of Paramount+?

Accepted Answer

Pros: Lowest paid entry point at $8.99/month. Includes live NFL on CBS, March Madness, and the full Paramount film library. UEFA Champions League and Europa League soccer English-language US coverage is exclusive to Paramount+, alongside NFL on CBS. Paramount+ with Showtime at $13.99/month adds Billions, Yellowstone, Dexter, and Ray Donovan. CBS next-day episodes are included on all plans. MTV, Nickelodeon, BET, and Comedy Central libraries are included. 3–4 simultaneous streams depending on tier. Cons: The Essential plan at $8.99/month shows ads during movies and licensed TV shows. Only Paramount+ Originals are ad-free. Originals outside the Yellowstone franchise have limited critical traction. 4K library is limited. Most content is 1080p even on the premium tier. The Showtime bundle at $13.99/month is required to access the most-discussed content on the platform. No NBA, Premier League, or WWE coverage. Those require Peacock or ESPN+.