Updated January 2026
Paramount+ vs Peacock 2026
The battle of the budget streamers. CBS/Paramount content vs NBC/Universal content. Which one deserves your subscription?
⚡ Quick Answer
Paramount+ Essential: $8.99/mo (cheapest). Peacock Premium: $10.99/mo. Winner: Paramount+ is cheaper. Peacock is better for NBC shows and Premier League soccer.
💰 Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | |||
| Essential | $8.99 | $89.99 | Yes |
| Premium (No Ads) | $13.99 | $139.99 | No |
| Peacock | |||
| Premium | $10.99 | $109.99 | Yes |
| Premium Plus (No Ads) | $16.99 | $169.99 | No* |
* Some live content may still include ads
📺 Content Comparison
Paramount+ Exclusives
- Star Trek (all new series)
- Yellowstone franchise (1883, 1923)
- CBS shows (Survivor, Big Brother, NCIS)
- NFL (Sunday games, Super Bowl)
- Champions League soccer
- Paramount movies (new releases)
- Nickelodeon content
- MTV, Comedy Central shows
Peacock Exclusives
- The Office (complete series)
- NBC shows (SNL, Chicago Fire, Law & Order)
- Bravo (Real Housewives, Below Deck)
- Premier League (exclusive rights)
- WWE content
- Universal movies
- Olympics coverage
- Sunday Night Football highlights
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Paramount+ If...
- You want the cheapest ad-supported option ($8.99)
- You're a Star Trek, Yellowstone, or CBS fan
- You watch NFL football or Champions League soccer
- You want newer Paramount/Nickelodeon movies
Choose Peacock If...
- You need The Office (or other NBC classics)
- You watch Bravo reality TV
- You want Premier League soccer (exclusive to Peacock)
- You're a WWE fan
Get Both If...
- You're a sports fan (NFL + Champions League + Premier League)
- Combined cost: ~$20/mo for both with ads
- Still cheaper than one Netflix Premium ($22.99)
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