Netflix vs Paramount+ Price History
Since 2021, Netflix has risen +50% versus Paramount+ at +40%. Paramount+ has been the more price-stable choice. Every Netflix and Paramount+ tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Netflix
3 plans + 1 retired · default: Premium (4K)
Paramount+
Better value2 plans · default: Premium (ad-free)
Better value: Paramount+
Since 2021, Netflix has risen +50% versus Paramount+ at +40%. Paramount+ has been the more price-stable choice.
The Numbers Behind the Verdict
Premium (4K) vs Premium (ad-free) — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row.
| Metric | Netflix Premium (4K) | Paramount+ Premium (ad-free) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $26.99 | $13.99 (better) |
| Total Change | +50% | +40% (better) |
| Number of Hikes | 4 | 3 (better) |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.3 yrs | Every 1.7 yrs (better) |
| Avg Annual Change | $1.80/yr | $0.80/yr (better) |
Which Tier Costs What Today
Every Netflix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNetflix | Standard with AdsAds | $8.99 | $6.99 (2022) | +29% |
| PParamount+ | Essential (with ads)Ads | $8.99 | $5.99 (2021) | +50% |
| PParamount+ | Premium (ad-free)Default | $13.99 | $9.99 (2021) | +40% |
| NNetflix | Standard | $19.99 | $13.99 (2021) | +43% |
| NNetflix | Premium (4K)Default | $26.99 | $17.99 (2021) | +50% |
| NNetflix | Basic (ad-free)Retired | $11.99 final (2024) | $8.99 (2021) | +33% |