Peacock costs $7.99 to $16.99 monthly; the main plan is $10.99, and the ad-light plan is $16.99 before tax.
Peacock pricing here is for U.S. billing. The service has three paid monthly options: Select, a $10.99 main plan, and a $16.99 ad-light plan. The lowest plan costs less, but it cuts out material many viewers want. The $10.99 plan is the main paid tier for movies, sports, NBC and Bravo shows, Peacock Originals, and live events. The $16.99 plan costs more because it trims ads and adds downloads for eligible titles.
The right pick depends on what you watch. If you only want some NBC and Bravo shows, Select may do the job. If live sports, recent shows, and Peacock Originals matter, the $10.99 plan is the safer monthly pick. If ads make you bail after ten minutes, the $16.99 plan feels less annoying.
Peacock Subscription Per Month Costs By Plan
Peacock lists its main ad plan at $10.99 per month plus tax and its ad-light plan at $16.99 per month plus tax. It also lists Select at $7.99 per month as a lighter tier that may appear during sign-up. Select is the cheapest, the $10.99 tier is the usual choice, and the $16.99 tier is for people who want fewer ad breaks and mobile downloads.
Annual billing lowers the yearly total because Peacock prices the annual plans at ten months of the monthly rate. Before you pick a plan, check the latest numbers on Peacock’s subscription cost page, since streaming prices can change.
What Each Monthly Plan Gives You
Select is the entry tier. It can work for light viewing, mainly TV favorites from NBC, Bravo, and related channels. The catch is that it doesn’t match the broader catalog tied to the main plan.
The $10.99 plan is what most people mean when they talk about a regular Peacock subscription. It includes a wider mix of movies, series, live sports, events, channels, and Originals. It still has ads, so the lower price comes with breaks during viewing.
The $16.99 plan is the higher monthly tier. It keeps the main catalog, lowers interruptions, and adds downloads for eligible titles on mobile and tablet devices. Peacock still says some pages and programs may carry ads, including channels, live sports, events, and a few shows and movies.
Monthly Vs Annual Billing
Monthly billing is easier to drop after one season, one event, or one show. It costs more across a full year, but it gives you room to leave when your watch list dries up.
Annual billing makes sense when Peacock is part of your normal TV routine. Paying yearly takes more cash upfront, yet the math lands at a lower monthly average. If you watch sports, Bravo series, NBC shows, or Peacock Originals all year, annual billing may fit.
Before choosing annual billing, check whether the account is billed by Peacock or by a third party such as Apple, Roku, Amazon, Google, Verizon, Spectrum, or Xfinity. Third-party billing can change where you manage the plan, change the plan, or cancel.
| Cost Or Feature | What You Get | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Select: $7.99/month | A lighter paid tier with fewer catalog rights than the main plan. | Viewers who only want limited TV access. |
| Select: $79.99/year | A lower annual total than paying month by month. | Light viewers who plan to stay all year. |
| Main plan: $10.99/month | Fuller catalog access with ads, including sports and Originals. | Most viewers who want Peacock’s main library. |
| Main plan: $109.99/year | Annual billing priced lower than twelve monthly payments. | Regular viewers who want to cut the yearly cost. |
| Ad-light plan: $16.99/month | Main catalog with limited interruptions and downloads. | Viewers who dislike ad breaks. |
| Ad-light plan: $169.99/year | Lower annual total than paying monthly for twelve months. | Households that watch Peacock often. |
| Tax | Added at checkout where required. | Anyone comparing the final charge. |
| Third-party billing | Plan changes may run through the company that bills you. | Users who subscribed through app stores or TV providers. |
When The $10.99 Plan Is Enough
The $10.99 tier is the cleanest middle pick. It costs less than the $16.99 plan and still opens the main Peacock catalog. For many homes, the ads are the tradeoff that makes the price work.
This plan fits people who watch sports, NBC shows, Bravo series, movies, and Originals but don’t mind breaks. It’s also easier to justify if several people in the home watch different things. One person may want football, another may want reality TV, and another may want a movie night.
When The $16.99 Plan Earns The Extra Cost
The $16.99 tier costs $6 more per month than the $10.99 tier before tax. That adds up to $72 more across twelve monthly payments. The extra cost can still feel fair if ad breaks pull you out of shows or if you travel and want downloads.
Peacock says downloads are available for select titles on eligible mobile and tablet devices, with account limits and viewing windows. If offline viewing matters, read Peacock’s offline viewing rules before paying more.
The higher plan does not mean every second is ad-free. Some live events, channels, sponsored pages, and a few titles can still include ads. That detail matters if your only reason to upgrade is removing every ad from sports or live programming.
When Select Is Too Limited
Select looks tempting because it sits below the main tier. The lower price can work if you only want a narrow slice of TV. It’s less appealing if you came for films, Originals, or sports.
If your watch list includes live sports or Peacock Originals, start with the $10.99 plan instead of Select. Paying less for a plan that misses your main shows isn’t a bargain. It just turns into a second checkout later.
Extra Charges And Billing Details
The listed monthly price may not be the final card charge. Tax can be added at checkout, and local rules decide how much. If you subscribe through a phone, streaming stick, cable provider, or bundle partner, the billing name on your statement may not say Peacock in the way you expect.
Cancelling is tied to where you signed up. Peacock says direct-billed users can cancel through Plans & Payments, while third-party users must cancel through that third party. The plan stays active until the end of the paid term, and refunds or credits are not issued unless required by law. Peacock explains those steps in its plan cancellation article.
| Your Viewing Habit | Plan To Pick | Why It Fits |
|---|---|---|
| You only want some NBC or Bravo TV | Select | Lowest monthly price, lighter catalog. |
| You want sports, movies, and Originals | $10.99 plan | Main catalog access at the lower main-tier price. |
| You hate ad breaks during shows | $16.99 plan | Fewer interruptions across much of the catalog. |
| You watch Peacock all year | Annual main plan | Lower yearly total than monthly billing. |
| You only need one sport or one show | Monthly main plan | Easy to cancel after the season or series ends. |
How To Pick Without Overpaying
Start with the show, sport, or movie that made you shop for Peacock. If it needs the main catalog, skip Select. If ads don’t bother you, skip the $16.99 plan. If ads make you stop watching, the extra $6 per month may save the night.
Next, choose monthly or annual billing based on how long you’ll stay. Monthly is better for one event, one season, or a short binge. Annual is better when Peacock already sits beside your regular TV apps.
- Pick Select only when the limited TV catalog matches your watch list.
- Pick the $10.99 plan when you want the main catalog and can live with ads.
- Pick the $16.99 plan when fewer ads and downloads are worth the higher bill.
- Pick annual billing only when you expect to watch for most of the year.
The Price Call
For most viewers, the $10.99 Peacock plan is the best starting point because it opens the main catalog without the highest monthly bill. The $16.99 plan is the better pick if you watch often, want downloads, or get annoyed by ad breaks. Select is only worth it when your viewing needs are narrow.
If you’re unsure, start monthly. Watch for a billing cycle, then switch only if the plan feels too limited or too ad-heavy. That keeps the first charge controlled and gives you a real read on whether Peacock belongs in your monthly streaming stack.
References & Sources
- Peacock.“How Much Does A Peacock Subscription Cost?”Lists current monthly and annual prices for Select and both main paid Peacock tiers.
- Peacock.“Can I Watch Peacock Content Offline?”Explains download access, account limits, and offline viewing windows for the higher paid tier.
- Peacock.“How Do I Cancel My Peacock Plan?”Gives the cancellation steps for direct billing and third-party subscriptions.