Paramount+ vs. the Streaming Crowd: Can $8 a Month Beat Netflix?

Paramount+ is doubling down on live sports and bingeable hits like Yellowstone—but where’s the AI angle in this streaming war?

The streaming service offers two primary plans: Essential at $8/month and Premium at $13/month, both with 7-day free trials.

Student discounts slash the Essential plan to $4/month for the first year, while military discounts provide 50% off for life. Content includes live sports (NFL, March Madness, UEFA Champions League), series (South Park, Yellowstone), and movies (Top Gun: Maverick, Mean Girls).

For small businesses or households prioritizing live sports and ad-free viewing, the $8 Essential plan may suffice. However, the Premium tier adds access to more simultaneous devices and exclusive content.

The absence of direct AI-related claims in Paramount+’s strategy raises questions about how it differentiates in a market increasingly leveraging automation for personalization and content delivery.