How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

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PlayStation Plus Premium vs Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Which subscription costs less over time?

PlayStation Plus Premium saves you $1,440 over 10 years

That's $12/month or $144/year less

CHEAPER OPTION

PlayStation Plus Premium

Online play, monthly games, classic catalog, game trials, and cloud streaming.

Monthly$18

Yearly$216

5 Years$1,079

10 Years$2,159

Cancellation:

Easy

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Hundreds of games on Xbox, PC, and cloud. Includes EA Play, Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics.

Monthly$30

Yearly$360

5 Years$1,799

10 Years$3,599

Cancellation:

Easy

Cost Breakdown

Timeframe	PlayStation Plus Premium	Xbox Game Pass Ultimate	Difference
Monthly	$18	$30	$12
6 Months	$108	$180	$72
1 Year	$216	$360	$144
2 Years	$432	$720	$288
5 Years	$1,079	$1,799	$720
10 Years	$2,159	$3,599	$1,440

The Bottom Line

PlayStation Plus Premium is the more affordable option at $18/month compared to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's $30/month.

Over 10 years, choosing PlayStation Plus Premium saves you $1,440. That's enough to buy several nice dinners.