Paramount Plus through Amazon Prime Video Channels costs $11.99 per month

When you add Paramount Plus as a channel through Amazon Prime Video, you pay $11.99 monthly on top of your Prime membership. This is the standard price for the ad-supported version of Paramount Plus. Amazon bills this charge to your Prime account each month, and you can cancel anytime without penalty.

The price stays the same whether you have a monthly Prime membership or an annual one — the Paramount Plus add-on is separate from your Prime cost. You do not need to switch your Prime plan or commit to anything longer than a month.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount Plus through Amazon Prime Video Channels costs $11.99 per month for the ad-supported tier.
  • This charge appears on your Amazon account bill each month and is separate from your Prime membership fee.
  • You can cancel the channel anytime without losing your Prime membership or paying an early termination fee.
  • The ad-free version of Paramount Plus is not available through Amazon Prime Video Channels — you would need to subscribe directly to Paramount Plus instead.
  • Your Paramount Plus content is available through the Prime Video app on any device where you use Prime Video.

How the charge appears on your Amazon account

When you add Paramount Plus through Prime Video Channels, Amazon adds the $11.99 charge to your regular Amazon account bill. If you have a monthly Prime membership, the Paramount Plus fee appears alongside it. If you have an annual Prime membership, the charge still comes through monthly.

You can see the charge listed as "Paramount Plus" or "Paramount+" in your Amazon account under Your Account > Memberships and Subscriptions. From that same page, you can cancel the channel when ready, and the charge stops at the end of your current billing cycle.

What you get for the $11.99 monthly cost

The Paramount Plus channel through Amazon includes the full Paramount Plus library — thousands of movies, TV shows, and original series. You get access to current CBS shows the day after they air, movies from the Paramount film studio, and Paramount Plus originals like Yellowstone, 1883, and The Offer.

The trade-off is that this version includes ads. Paramount Plus offers an ad-free tier at $11.99 per month as well, but that version is only available if you subscribe directly through Paramount Plus, not through Amazon. If you want ad-free viewing, you would cancel the Amazon channel and sign up directly with Paramount Plus instead.

Comparing the Amazon channel to a direct Paramount Plus subscription

Both the Amazon Prime Video Channels version and a direct Paramount Plus subscription cost $11.99 per month for the ad-supported tier. The main difference is where you manage the subscription and how you watch.

Through Amazon, you manage everything in your Amazon account, and the content appears in the Prime Video app. If you subscribe directly to Paramount Plus, you manage it through Paramount's website or app, and you watch in the Paramount Plus app instead. Direct subscriptions also give you the option to pay $15.99 per month for the ad-free tier, which is not available through Amazon.

Some people prefer the Amazon route because one bill covers everything. Others prefer the direct subscription because they can choose ad-free viewing or because they want to use the standalone Paramount Plus app.

How to add Paramount Plus to your Prime Video account

Open the Prime Video app or website and look for the Channels section. Search for Paramount Plus, select it, and choose "Start Your Free Trial" or "Subscribe Now" depending on whether a trial is currently offered. You will be asked to confirm your Amazon account and payment method, then the subscription starts when ready.

The first time you add a Prime Video Channel, Amazon may ask you to confirm your payment method. After that, the monthly charge is automatic. You can add and remove channels anytime without affecting your Prime membership.

Canceling Paramount Plus through Amazon

To cancel, go to Your Account > Memberships and Subscriptions on Amazon.com. Find Paramount Plus in the list and select "Cancel Channel." The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep access until then.

If you cancel mid-month, you do not get a refund for the unused portion. The charge is monthly, not prorated. If you want to pause rather than cancel, Amazon does not offer a pause option for Prime Video Channels — you either keep the subscription or cancel it.

Whether the Amazon channel is worth it

The Amazon channel makes sense if you already have Prime Video and want to add Paramount Plus without managing a separate subscription. You see one bill, one app, and one place to manage everything. The downside is you cannot get the ad-free version through Amazon.

If you watch a lot of Paramount content and ads bother you, the direct Paramount Plus subscription at $15.99 per month for ad-free is worth considering. If you only watch occasionally or do not mind ads, the $11.99 Amazon channel is the simpler route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a free trial of Paramount Plus through Amazon Prime?

Paramount Plus occasionally offers free trials through Amazon Prime Video Channels, but this varies by region and changes over time. When you go to add the channel, Amazon will show you whether a trial is currently available. If no trial is shown, the subscription starts when ready at $11.99 per month.

Do I lose Paramount Plus if I cancel my Prime membership?

No. Paramount Plus is a separate subscription from Prime. You can cancel Prime and keep Paramount Plus, or cancel Paramount Plus and keep Prime. Each one is independent.

Can I watch Paramount Plus on any device if I subscribe through Amazon?

You can watch through the Prime Video app on phones, tablets, smart TVs, and computers. You cannot watch in the standalone Paramount Plus app — the Amazon channel only works through Prime Video. If you need the Paramount Plus app specifically, you would need to subscribe directly to Paramount Plus instead.

What happens if I add Paramount Plus and then cancel Prime?

Your Paramount Plus subscription continues. The two are separate, so canceling Prime does not cancel Paramount Plus. You would need to cancel Paramount Plus separately if you no longer want it.

Is the $11.99 price the same every month?

Yes, as long as you keep the subscription. Paramount Plus has not changed the price for the ad-supported tier through Amazon, but prices can change in the future. If a price change happens, Amazon will notify you before the new charge takes effect.