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Paramount+ vs Peacock

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Paramount+

Entertainment

A mountain of entertainment

From
$5.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Peacock

Entertainment

Stream iconic movies, shows, and live sports

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peacock has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paramount+ the App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.; Peacock geographic restrictions prevent US access verification
  • They diverge on capability: Paramount+ covers CBS shows, Peacock covers News.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paramount+ and Peacock actually diverge.

Attributes where Paramount+ and Peacock differ
AttributeParamount+Peacock
Starting price$5.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20212020

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Paramount+

  • CBS shows
  • Nickelodeon
  • Gaming consoles
  • Profile management

Only in Peacock

  • News
  • Original content
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile PINs

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Live sports
  • Smart TVs
  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Paramount+

  • TV streamingnot Peacock
  • Sports
  • Kids contentnot Peacock

Peacock

  • Streamingnot Paramount+
  • Sports
  • Newsnot Paramount+

Both are used for sports, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Paramount+

  • The App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
  • The App Store listing states the base Paramount+ plan carries ads and does not include ad-free viewing, offline downloads, or a local CBS station live stream, which are reserved for the Premium plan.

Peacock

  • Geographic restrictions prevent US access verification

Pricing, plan by plan

Paramount+

$5.99/month
  • Essential$5.99/month
    • Limited ads
    • Full library
  • With Showtime$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Showtime
    • Downloads

Peacock

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited content
    • Ads
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ads
  • Premium Plus$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

Choose Paramount+ if

  • You need cbs shows.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want nickelodeon.
Paramount+ review

Choose Peacock if

  • You need news.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want original content.
Peacock review

Questions people ask

Is Paramount+ or Peacock better?
Neither clearly leads. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month and Peacock at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paramount+ or Peacock?
Peacock has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for Paramount+ and Free for Peacock.
Does Paramount+ or Peacock run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Peacock for free?
Yes. Peacock has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month.
What is Paramount+ best used for?
Paramount+ is most often used for tv streaming, sports, kids content. Of those, tv streaming and kids content are not what Peacock is typically brought in for.
What can Paramount+ do that Peacock cannot?
Paramount+ covers CBS shows, Nickelodeon, Gaming consoles, Profile management. Peacock covers News, Original content, Mobile devices, Profile PINs. Both handle Streaming, Live sports, Smart TVs, Parental controls.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Peacock: What is Peacock's pricing?

Peacock pricing information is not available. The website shows geographic restrictions and states the service requires US physical location for domestic customers.

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