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

If you want to watch Paramount Plus content through your Amazon Prime account, you can add it as a channel. The monthly cost is $11.99, charged to your Amazon account. This is the same price as subscribing to Paramount Plus directly, but the difference is that Amazon handles the billing and you watch everything through the Prime Video app instead of switching between apps.

You do not need an Amazon Prime membership to add Paramount Plus through Amazon — you only need an Amazon account. However, if you already have Prime Video, adding the channel keeps all your subscriptions in one place.

Key Takeaways

  • Adding Paramount Plus to Amazon Prime Video Channels costs $11.99 per month and appears as a single charge on your Amazon bill.
  • You can start and cancel the channel at any time through your Amazon account settings without contacting Paramount Plus directly.
  • The Paramount Plus app and the Amazon Prime Video channel show the same content, so the choice comes down to convenience and how you prefer to watch.
  • Amazon occasionally offers promotional pricing or free trial periods for new subscribers, though these deals change throughout the year.

How to add Paramount Plus to your Amazon account

Go to the Prime Video Channels section in your Amazon account. On a web browser, log in to Amazon, go to Your Account, select Prime Video Settings, and click Manage Prime Video Channels. On the Prime Video app, open the menu, select Channels, and search for Paramount Plus.

When you find Paramount Plus, select it and choose Start Free Trial or Subscribe Now. If a free trial is available, it will show the length — usually seven days. After the trial ends, your account will be charged $11.99 monthly unless you cancel. You can cancel at any time, and the cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

Paramount Plus standalone versus Amazon Prime Video Channels

The monthly cost is identical at $11.99, so price alone should not determine which route you choose. The real difference is where you watch and how you manage your subscription. Through Amazon, you see Paramount Plus content in the Prime Video app alongside other channels you may have added. You manage billing and cancellation through Amazon, not through Paramount Plus.

If you subscribe directly to Paramount Plus instead, you use the Paramount Plus app, manage your account on Paramount's website, and receive a separate bill. Some people prefer this because it keeps subscriptions separate and organized by service. Others prefer the Amazon route because they already spend time in Prime Video and want everything in one app.

Both versions include the same shows, movies, and live TV. Both allow you to stream on multiple devices at the same time (the number depends on your Paramount Plus plan). There is no quality difference or content difference between them.

What happens if you already have Paramount Plus

If you already pay for Paramount Plus directly, adding it through Amazon Prime Video Channels will charge you twice. You would have two separate subscriptions running at the same time. Before adding the channel, cancel your direct Paramount Plus subscription first, then add it through Amazon if that works better for you.

To cancel your direct Paramount Plus subscription, log into your Paramount Plus account, go to Account Settings, select Subscription, and choose Cancel Subscription. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. Once that period ends, you can add Paramount Plus through Amazon without overlap.

When Amazon offers free trials or discounts

Amazon Prime Video Channels sometimes includes a free trial period for new subscribers — usually seven days, though this varies. These offers change throughout the year and may not always be available. When a trial is offered, it appears on the channel page before you subscribe.

Occasionally Amazon runs promotions that reduce the monthly price for the first few months. These deals are not may provide and depend on your location and account history. The best way to check current offers is to search for Paramount Plus in the Prime Video Channels section of your account — any active promotion will display there.

How billing works and when charges appear

When you add Paramount Plus through Amazon Prime Video Channels, the $11.99 monthly charge appears on your Amazon bill. It is billed on the same day each month, starting either when ready (if no trial) or after your trial ends. You can see the charge in your Amazon account under Your Account and then Memberships and Subscriptions.

If you cancel the channel, you will not be charged again after your current billing cycle ends. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access until the end of that month. There are no refunds for partial months, and restarting the channel later will begin a new billing cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Paramount Plus on multiple devices at once if I add it through Amazon?

Yes. The number of simultaneous streams depends on your Paramount Plus plan, not on whether you subscribe through Amazon or directly. Most plans allow two or more streams at the same time, but you should check the plan details when you subscribe to confirm the exact number.

What if I cancel my Amazon Prime membership but keep the Paramount Plus channel?

You can keep the Paramount Plus channel active without an Amazon Prime membership. The channel will continue to charge $11.99 monthly to your Amazon account. You only need an Amazon account, not a Prime membership, to use Prime Video Channels.

Can I pause my Paramount Plus subscription instead of canceling it?

Amazon Prime Video Channels does not offer a pause option. You can only cancel or keep the subscription active. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you must cancel and then restart it later when you want to watch again.

Does adding Paramount Plus through Amazon give me access to the Paramount Plus app?

No. When you add Paramount Plus through Amazon Prime Video Channels, you watch through the Prime Video app only. You do not receive a separate Paramount Plus app login. If you need to use the Paramount Plus app on a specific device, you would need to subscribe directly to Paramount Plus instead.

What if the free trial does not appear when I try to add the channel?

Free trials are not always available and depend on your account and location. If no trial appears, you can still add the channel and start paying the monthly fee when ready. You can cancel within a few days if you decide it is not for you, though you will not receive a refund for the first month.