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Apple TV+ vs Paramount+ vs Peacock
Apple TV+ vs Paramount+ vs Peacock 2026
Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock — three different value props. After watching across all three, here's the 2026 detailed comparison.
Cost Breakdown — All Options
| Where | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV+ | $9.99/mo | Premium originals | Quality |
| Paramount+ | $8/mo with ads / $13/mo no ads | CBS + Paramount + sports | Variety |
| Peacock | $8/mo with ads / $14/mo no ads | NBC + Bravo + sports | Network shows |
| Sports content | Apple TV+ MLS + MLB | Paramount: NFL, soccer | Peacock: WWE, NFL, Olympic |
| Originals | Apple: Severance, Foundation | Paramount: Yellowjackets, Mayor of Kingstown | Peacock: Poker Face |
Apple TV+ ($9.99/mo)
Smallest library — quality > quantity.
- Severance, Foundation, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses
- Movies: CODA, Killers of the Flower Moon
- 4K HDR + Dolby Atmos universal
- Best Spatial Audio
- MLS Season Pass (live soccer)
- MLB Friday Night Baseball
Paramount+ ($8/mo with ads)
CBS + Paramount Studios.
- Originals: Yellowjackets, Mayor of Kingstown, Halo, Star Trek
- Live CBS shows + sports (NFL on CBS)
- Paramount movies (recent + classic)
- Champions League, NWSL soccer
- SpongeBob, NBA basketball
Peacock ($8/mo with ads)
NBC Universal.
- Originals: Poker Face, Twisted Metal, The Resort
- Live NBC + Bravo shows
- WWE Network
- NFL Sunday Night Football
- Olympic Games coverage
- Saturday Night Live
Content by Audience
- Premium TV fans: Apple TV+
- CBS / network fans: Paramount+
- NBC / Bravo fans: Peacock
- Sports: Paramount+ (NFL CBS, Champions League) or Peacock (NFL Sunday)
- WWE fan: Peacock
Sports Comparison
- Apple TV+: MLS Season Pass ($14.99/mo or $99/season)
- Paramount+: NFL CBS games + Champions League soccer
- Peacock: NFL Sunday Night + Olympics + WWE
Originals Quality
- Apple TV+: Most prestigious. $50M+ per show.
- Paramount+: Solid originals + Star Trek franchise
- Peacock: Mixed quality. Some hits like Poker Face.
4K HDR Support
- Apple TV+: 100% library 4K HDR Dolby Atmos
- Paramount+: Limited 4K (premium tier)
- Peacock: Limited 4K
Pricing Summary
- Apple TV+: $9.99/mo (always ad-free)
- Paramount+: $8/mo with ads, $13/mo Premium ad-free
- Peacock: $8/mo with ads, $14/mo Premium ad-free
Free Tier Options
- Apple TV+: 7-day trial. 3 months free with Apple device.
- Paramount+: 7-day trial.
- Peacock: Limited free tier (with ads, smaller library).
Bundle Deals
- Apple One Premier ($37.95/mo): includes Apple TV+ + 5 services
- Paramount+ + Walmart+ deal: included
- Peacock free with Comcast Xfinity / Spectrum (some plans)
Family of 4 Cost
- Apple TV+: $9.99 (Family Sharing covers 6)
- Paramount+ ad-free: $13/mo
- Peacock ad-free: $14/mo
- Total: $36.99/mo = $443/year (premium tier)
Verdict
- Best premium quality: Apple TV+ ($9.99) — Severance + Foundation
- Variety / sports: Paramount+ ($8 with ads)
- NBC fans / WWE / NFL Sunday: Peacock ($8 with ads)
- Most users: Pick 1-2 ($16-$22/mo) — too many = waste
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