Showtime bundle for just $2.99

Paramount+ Black Friday Sale

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Get the first 2 months of Paramount+ Essential (with ads) OR Paramount+ with Showtime (ad-free) for $2.99/month, offer ends December 4th.

Paramount is offering its two major streaming plans, Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ with Showtime, for the same Cyber ​​Monday price: two months for $2.99 ​​each (about $6 total). Both plans offer the same Paramount+ library of over 40,000 TV episodes and movies, and both include NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League Live.

One big difference between these plans is that Paramount+ Essential includes advertising and Paramount+ with Showtime does not (except for live TV). Beyond the advertising, the Paramount+ with Showtime plan is technically a streaming package, and it’s pretty clear what it includes: The Paramount+ streaming library (with all the benefits mentioned) PLUS access to Showtime, for example offers a full Dexter rerun or new seasons of Yellow Jackets. The Showtime plan also includes full access to your local CBS station (the Essential plan limits you to the sports streams only).

Perhaps one of the more important themes of the modern streaming era: both plans let you stream on up to three devices at the same time.

Which Paramount streaming plan is the better deal?

Paramount+ Essential typically costs $7.99/month (about $16 for two months) as an ad-supported streaming plan, while Paramount+ with Showtime typically costs $12.99/month (about $26 for two months). These deals will save you a whopping $20 with the ad-free plan, compared to a $10 savings with Paramount+ Essential.

There are several reasons to consider the Essential plan even with lower savings: If you’re like me, you may be worried that you’ll forget to cancel the more expensive subscription before it returns to its regular price. Or maybe you’re just interested in watching the next few months of the NFL season without having to worry about all the extras.

The Walmart+ Black Friday deal includes the Paramount+ membership

50% off Walmart+ membership

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Paramount’s streaming deal isn’t your only way to save on a new subscription this sales season. A Walmart+ membership also includes a 12-month Paramount+ subscription, which is 50% off as part of Walmart’s early Cyber ​​Monday sale.

More Cyber ​​Monday streaming deals

The most popular streaming deal this weekend was definitely Hulu’s: a year (with ads) for less than $1 a month. Most streaming services offer discounts of at least 70%, so there’s something for everyone in this year’s Cyber ​​Monday sales (unless you wanted Netflix deals: they never exist).

Is Cyber ​​Monday the best time to sign up for streaming services?

More streaming deals may be announced throughout the holidays, but this Cyber ​​Monday discount is definitely the best deal you’ll get on Paramount+ in 2024. The two-month contract is a great opportunity to try out a new streaming service and see if you stick with the library. Otherwise, if you’re still looking: One of the best streaming offers in general is still the new Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle. There are also some fantastic deals on Kindle Unlimited, Audible and all things Apple.