Paramount Plus pricing on Xfinity

Paramount Plus costs $5.99 per month with ads or $11.99 per month ad-free when you add it through Xfinity. These are the same prices Paramount charges directly, so bundling it with your Xfinity account does not save you money on the streaming service itself. The main advantage is convenience — you pay one bill and manage one login instead of juggling separate subscriptions.

Xfinity does not offer a discount on Paramount Plus, and the service does not come free with any Xfinity internet or TV package. You add it as an optional channel, similar to how you might add HBO Max or Showtime. The charge appears on your regular Xfinity bill each month until you remove it.

If you already subscribe to Paramount Plus outside of Xfinity, switching to the Xfinity version means canceling your standalone subscription first. You cannot have two active Paramount Plus accounts at the same time, even if you pay through different providers.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount Plus through Xfinity costs $5.99 monthly with ads or $11.99 monthly without ads — the same price as subscribing directly to Paramount.
  • You pay for Paramount Plus on your Xfinity bill, and the charge appears each month until you cancel the add-on.
  • Xfinity does not bundle Paramount Plus free with any internet or TV package.
  • You can watch on any device that supports Paramount Plus, not just Xfinity equipment, once you add it to your account.

How to add Paramount Plus to your Xfinity account

Log into your Xfinity account online or open the Xfinity Stream app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device. Look for the "Add-ons" or "Channels" section — the exact name varies depending on whether you are using the website or the app. Select Paramount Plus from the list of available services.

Choose your plan: the $5.99 ad-supported version or the $11.99 ad-free version. Confirm your selection, and the service activates when ready. You can then watch Paramount Plus through the Xfinity Stream app or by logging into Paramount Plus directly on any device with a web browser or the Paramount Plus app.

The first charge appears on your next Xfinity bill. If you add it mid-month, Xfinity prorates the cost based on the days remaining in your billing cycle.

What you get with each plan

The $5.99 ad-supported plan includes all Paramount Plus content — movies, TV shows, live sports, and original series — but you see ads during playback. You can stream on one device at a time and read shows to watch offline on one device.

The $11.99 ad-free plan removes ads entirely and lets you stream on two devices at the same time. You can read to two devices as well. Both plans include live CBS broadcasts and access to the full Paramount Plus library, which includes shows like *Yellowstone*, *1883*, *The Offer*, and *Star Trek: Discovery*.

Neither plan includes premium sports packages or pay-per-view events. Those are separate purchases if available in your area.

Canceling Paramount Plus on Xfinity

Open your Xfinity account online or in the Xfinity Stream app and navigate to your add-ons or subscriptions section. Find Paramount Plus and select the option to remove or cancel. The service stops at the end of your current billing cycle — Xfinity does not refund partial months.

If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access until your billing period ends. After that date, you lose access to Paramount Plus unless you resubscribe. Your Xfinity internet or TV service continues normally; removing Paramount Plus does not affect those.

Comparing Xfinity billing to standalone Paramount Plus

Paying through Xfinity and paying Paramount directly cost the same amount per month. The difference is where the charge appears and how you manage it. With Xfinity, one bill covers internet, TV, and streaming add-ons. With standalone Paramount Plus, you get a separate charge from Paramount.

Some people prefer the single bill for simplicity. Others prefer the standalone subscription because they can cancel Paramount without contacting Xfinity, or because they want to use Paramount Plus on devices that do not connect to Xfinity accounts. There is no financial advantage either way.

Watching Paramount Plus on different devices

Once you add Paramount Plus to your Xfinity account, you can watch it on phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire Stick. You do not need an Xfinity set-top box or Xfinity Stream app to watch — you can log into Paramount Plus directly on any of these devices using your Paramount Plus username and password.

The ad-supported plan allows one stream at a time. The ad-free plan allows two simultaneous streams, so two people in your household can watch different shows at the same time on different devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Xfinity offer Paramount Plus free with any package?

No. Paramount Plus is an optional add-on that costs $5.99 or $11.99 per month regardless of which Xfinity internet or TV package you have. Xfinity does not include it free with any tier.

Can I use my Xfinity login to watch Paramount Plus?

You use your Paramount Plus login, not your Xfinity login, to watch on most devices. When you add Paramount Plus through Xfinity, the service creates or links to a Paramount Plus account. You then log into Paramount Plus directly on phones, tablets, and streaming devices.

What happens to Paramount Plus if I cancel my Xfinity internet?

Paramount Plus stops working when your Xfinity account closes, since the subscription is tied to that account. If you want to keep Paramount Plus, you would need to subscribe directly through Paramount before your Xfinity service ends.

Is the Paramount Plus price the same every month?

Paramount has raised prices in the past and may do so again. Check your Xfinity bill or log into your account to see the current price for your plan. Xfinity will notify you before any price change takes effect.

Can I switch between the ad-supported and ad-free plans?

Yes. Log into your Xfinity account, find Paramount Plus in your add-ons, and select the option to change your plan. The change takes effect on your next billing cycle, and Xfinity adjusts the charge accordingly.