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.

How much does Paramount+ Premium cost per year?

Paramount+ Premium costs $13.99/month, which equals $167.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1678.80.

Is Paramount+ Premium worth it?

At $13.99/month ($1678.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 1 movie on digital per month (~$15). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Paramount+ Premium?

Cancellation difficulty for Paramount+ Premium is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-How-do-I-cancel-my-subscription

What are alternatives to Paramount+ Premium?

Alternatives to Paramount+ Premium include: netflix-standard, hulu-no-ads. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Paramount+ Premium

Ad-free CBS, Paramount movies, Champions League, and Paramount+ Originals.

↑ 40% since 2021

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$14

Yearly

$140

5 Years

$839

10 Years

$1,679

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,679 on Paramount+ Premium. That's equivalent to 112 meals out, or 34 books.

Last updated: 2025-01Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueSignificant Issue

Price increased 40% from $9.99 to $13.99 in under 5 years with near-annual increases.

Price History2021 - 2024

$10

$12

$13

$14

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When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~March 2026

medium confidence

Predicted Price

$15.67

+$1.68/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

1.3 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+12%

Time since last hike:1.2 years

Data points:4 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$13.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$33/mo

Based on 12% increases every 1.3 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

1 year5 years10 years

Total spent on Paramount+ Premium

$839.4

$13.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

4K Blu-ray

$25 each

discs

Digital Movie (own)

$15 each

movies

TV Season Box Set

$30 each

seasons

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 33+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $839.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.

Instead, You Could Buy

With $14/month, here's what you could own instead:

1 movie on digital per month (~$15)
1 year: 4K TV streaming stick (~$140)
After 10 years: 120 movies you own forever ($1,679)

Cancellation

Difficulty:Easy

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