Paramount+ does not come with a standard Amazon Prime membership

Paramount+ is a separate streaming service owned by Paramount Global. It is not bundled into Amazon Prime Video or any tier of Amazon Prime membership. If you want to watch Paramount+ content, you need to pay for it as an add-on or subscribe to it directly.

Amazon Prime Video does let you add Paramount+ as a channel through your Prime account, but you pay Paramount+ subscription fees on top of your Prime membership. Think of it like adding a cable channel — the infrastructure runs through Amazon, but the service and the bill come from Paramount.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount+ is a separate paid service and does not come with any Amazon Prime membership tier.
  • You can add Paramount+ as a channel through Amazon Prime Video, but you pay Paramount+ directly for the subscription.
  • Paramount+ offers its own subscription plans independent of Amazon, starting at a lower price point than Prime Video alone.
  • Some third-party services bundle Paramount+ with other subscriptions, but Amazon Prime is not one of them.

How to add Paramount+ through Amazon Prime Video

If you already have an Amazon Prime account, you can add Paramount+ without leaving the Prime Video app. Open Prime Video, go to the menu, find "Channels," and search for Paramount+. Select it and choose your Paramount+ plan — you will be taken through Paramount's payment process, and the charge will appear on your Amazon bill alongside your Prime charges.

This method is convenient if you already use Prime Video and want to manage multiple subscriptions in one place. However, the price you pay is the same as subscribing to Paramount+ directly through Paramount's website or app. You are not getting a discount by going through Amazon.

Paramount+ subscription plans and what they cost

Paramount+ offers two main plans: one with ads and one without ads. The ad-supported plan costs less per month than the ad-free plan. Paramount occasionally runs promotional offers for new subscribers, such as discounted first months or free trial periods, but these deals change and are not may provide.

The price you pay does not change based on whether you subscribe through Amazon, through Paramount's own website, or through the Paramount+ app. The only difference is where your payment is processed and how it appears on your bill.

What comes included with Amazon Prime membership instead

Amazon Prime Video includes a rotating library of movies and TV shows at no extra cost beyond your Prime membership. Prime Video originals — shows and films produced by Amazon Studios — are included. You also get early access to deals during Prime Day and free two-day shipping on may be able to access Amazon purchases.

Prime Video does not include Paramount+, HBO Max, Disney+, or other major streaming services. Each of those requires its own separate subscription. Some people subscribe to multiple services, but there is no bundle that includes all of them with Prime.

Other ways Paramount+ might be bundled with other services

Paramount+ is sometimes included with other subscriptions, but not Amazon Prime. For example, some mobile phone plans or internet service providers offer Paramount+ as a perk to their customers. Certain credit cards or membership programs may also bundle it in. If you have a service you pay for already, check whether Paramount+ is listed as an included benefit.

The easiest way to find out is to log into the account for that service and look for a "benefits" or "perks" section. If Paramount+ is included, there will usually be a link to claim it or set up it there.

Why streaming services are not bundled together

Each streaming service is owned by a different company with its own business model and content library. Paramount owns Paramount+, Amazon owns Prime Video, Disney owns Disney+, and so on. These companies compete with each other, so they do not bundle their services together. Each one wants you to pay for its own subscription.

Amazon does allow you to add other streaming channels through Prime Video for convenience, but that is a payment arrangement, not a bundle. You still pay each service separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Paramount+ shows on Prime Video without paying extra?

No. Paramount+ content is only available through the Paramount+ app or service. Prime Video does not include Paramount+ shows or movies in its main library. If you add Paramount+ as a channel through Prime Video, you are paying for a separate subscription.

Is there a free trial for Paramount+ if I have Amazon Prime?

Paramount+ occasionally offers free trial periods to new subscribers, but these are not tied to Amazon Prime membership. The trial offer applies whether you subscribe through Amazon, through Paramount's website, or through the app. Check Paramount's website to see if a trial is currently available.

What if I cancel Amazon Prime — do I lose Paramount+ too?

No. If you added Paramount+ as a channel through Prime Video, canceling Prime does not cancel Paramount+. Your Paramount+ subscription continues separately. You would need to cancel Paramount+ on its own to stop paying for it.

Can I share my Paramount+ subscription with family members on different Amazon accounts?

Paramount+ has its own household sharing rules that are separate from Amazon Prime's rules. Check Paramount's current policy on how many devices can stream at once and whether you can add family members to your account. These rules may differ from Prime Video's sharing settings.