Source-cited · Updated Jul 2026
Disney+ vs Paramount+: $18.99/mo vs $13.99/mo
Disney+ Premium has climbed from $6.99 to $18.99 — up 172% across five hikes — while Paramount+ Premium has gone from $9.99 to $13.99, a 40% rise over three increases. Paramount+ remains $5 cheaper today and has been the more price-stable ad-free option. Every Disney+ and Paramount+ tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Disney+
2 plans · default: Premium (No Ads)
Paramount+
Better value2 plans · default: Premium (ad-free)
Verdict
Better value: Paramount+
Disney+ Premium has climbed from $6.99 to $18.99 — up 172% across five hikes — while Paramount+ Premium has gone from $9.99 to $13.99, a 40% rise over three increases. Paramount+ remains $5 cheaper today and has been the more price-stable ad-free option.
Scorecard
The numbers behind the verdict
Premium (No Ads) vs Premium (ad-free) — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row.
| Metric | Disney+ Premium (No Ads) | Paramount+ Premium (ad-free) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $18.99 | $13.99 (better) |
| Total Change | +172% | +40% (better) |
| Number of Hikes | 5 | 3 (better) |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.0 yrs | Every 1.7 yrs (better) |
| Avg Annual Change | $2.40/yr | $0.80/yr (better) |
Every tier
Which tier costs what today
Every Disney+ and Paramount+ plan in one list, cheapest first. First Tracked is each plan’s price when our tracking began — 2021, or its debut year if it arrived later. Retired tiers sit at the bottom with their final price.
| Service | Plan | Price Now | First Tracked | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PParamount+ | Essential (with ads)Ads | $8.99 | $5.99 (2021) | +50% |
| DDisney+ | Basic (With Ads)Ads | $11.99 | $7.99 (2022) | +50% |
| PParamount+ | Premium (ad-free)Default | $13.99 | $9.99 (2021) | +40% |
| DDisney+ | Premium (No Ads)Default | $18.99 | $6.99 (2021) | +172% |