Starz
~$10.99 per mo
Paramount+
Essential $8.99 / Premium $13.99 per mo
Starz focuses on its original series and a rotating library of recent movies. Paramount+ is broader, with CBS, Star Trek, Paramount films, live sports, and (on Premium) Showtime. Starz wins for its specific originals and movies; Paramount+ wins on breadth and value.
Pick Starz if you specifically want its original series and a rotating library of recent movies.
Pick Paramount+ if you want broader content, CBS and Star Trek, live sports, and the Showtime bundle on Premium, at a cheaper entry price.
Starz and Paramount+ are both premium streamers, but Paramount+ is the broader of the two. Starz centers on its own original series and a steady rotation of recent Hollywood movies, with a reputation for accessible, bingeable content. Paramount+ spans CBS shows, Star Trek, Paramount films, live sports like NFL on CBS, and, on the Premium tier, the full Showtime catalog and your local CBS station.
On price, Starz is around $10.99 a month standalone, while Paramount+ is $8.99 (Essential, with ads) or $13.99 (Premium, ad-free with Showtime). So Paramount+'s entry tier is cheaper, and its Premium tier bundles far more. The choice is mostly specific Starz originals and movies (Starz) versus breadth, sports, and the Showtime bundle (Paramount+).
We compare originals, films, live sports, price, and value.
| Quick facts | Starz | Paramount+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | ~$10.99/mo | Essential $8.99/mo |
| Top plan | ~$10.99/mo | Premium $13.99/mo |
| Live sports | No | NFL on CBS, UEFA |
| Premium channel bundle | No | Showtime (Premium) |
| Best for | Starz originals + movies | Breadth + sports + value |
Each row reflects the feature on each product's current public release.
| Feature | S Starz | P Paramount+ |
|---|---|---|
| Original series | Strong | Strong |
| Recent Hollywood movies | Strong | Good |
| Live sports | No | NFL on CBS, UEFA |
| Includes Showtime | No | Premium tier |
| Next-day network TV | No | CBS |
| Ad-free option | Yes | Premium |
| Often discounted / add-on | Yes | Yes |
| Library breadth | Focused | Broad |
Pricing and features change often. Always verify the current details on each product's official site. Last reviewed 2026-06-22.
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Paramount+ offers far more breadth, live sports, and the Showtime bundle, usually at a lower entry price.
Starz is more focused; it is worth it mainly for its specific originals and movie rotation.
Both are frequently discounted as add-ons, so paying full standalone price for either is often unnecessary.
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