Paramount+ vs Peacock
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right streaming subscription.
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Paramount+
Streaming
Starting from
$5.99/mo
Essential$5.99/mo
With Showtime$11.99/mo
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Peacock
Streaming
Starting from
$5.99/mo
Premium$5.99/mo
Premium Plus$11.99/mo
Quick Comparison
| Paramount+ | Peacock | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $5.99/mo ✓ | $5.99/mo |
| Plans Available | 2 | 2 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $71.88/yr | $71.88/yr |
| Cancellation | easy | easy |
| subscribers | 70M+ | 34M+ |
| countries | 45+ | 1 (US primary) |
| titles | 4,000+ | 3,000+ |
| founded | 2021 | 2020 |
Key Features
Paramount+
- CBS, Paramount, Showtime content
- Live NFL & Champions League
- Download for offline
- Multiple profiles
- 4K on select titles
- Bundled with Showtime
Peacock
- NBC & Universal content
- Live sports (NFL, Premier League)
- Free tier available
- Next-day NBC shows
- WWE content
- Download for offline (Premium Plus)
Paramount+
PROS
+Live sports included (NFL, soccer)
+Showtime content included
+Solid reality TV and drama catalog
+Cheaper than most competitors
CONS
−Smaller original catalog
−App can be buggy
−4K limited to select content
−Ad tier is heavy on commercials
Peacock
PROS
+Has a free tier
+Good sports coverage
+The Office, Parks & Rec, etc.
+Cheapest paid tier among streamers
CONS
−Free tier is very limited
−Smaller original content library
−Most content needs paid tier
−Ad-free requires top tier
Our Take
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Paramount+
Best for sports fans and viewers who want CBS shows, Showtime content, and live events.
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Peacock
Best for NBC fans and sports viewers who want a cheap entry point with a free tier.
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