The Best Paramount+ Deals and Free Trial Hacks

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Whether you’re eager to binge Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison or Paramount’s latest true crime offering, My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders, a Paramount+ subscription is a non-negotiable. And while the streaming service recently eliminated the free trial period directly through its site, there are two little-known ways to get Paramount+ for free through partner subscriptions, DirecTV and Walmart+.

How to Get Paramount+ Free Trial

Starting off strong with DirecTV, customers who sign up for one of the streaming service’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice or Ultimate — will get the first three months of HBO Max, Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime), STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax included (see here for more details on these premium add-ons). Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for any plan, meaning newmembers can stream Paramount+ (and everything else the packages have to offer) at no cost during the trial period.

Moving along to the second option, deal-savvy streamers can also enjoy free Paramount+ access through a Walmart+ membership, which includes the choice of Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium in its subscription. And since Walmart+ offers a 30-day free trial, members can stream Paramount+ at no cost during that period. Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers and pricing here.

Best Paramount+ Deals: Paramount+ Student Discount

Verify your student status for 50 percent off any Paramount+ plan for the first 12 months. Learn more and get the deal here.

Paramount+ Plans Compared: Paramount+ Premium vs. Paramount+ Essential

Paramount+ Essential is the streamer’s ad-supported base package, regularly $8.99 per month or $89.99 annually. It includes 40,000+ episodes and movies, NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League live, access to select Showtime series and the ability to stream on three devices at once.

Paramount+ Premium (formerly known as Paramount+ with Showtime) is regularly $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year and offers everything in the essential plan without ads (except for live TV), plus access to all of Showtime, the ability to stream CBS live with more sports and events, the option to download movies and shows and the ability to watch in 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision or HDR10.

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