{
  "id": 1774037,
  "title": "Peacock just raised prices again — here's how it stacks up against Netflix, Paramount+ and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/peacock-just-raised-prices-again-heres-how-it-stacks-up-against",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T18:16:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/peacock/peacock-just-raised-prices-again-heres-how-it-stacks-up-against-netflix-paramount-and-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peacock recently increased its prices once again, raising rates for all of its plans by a minimum of $1 starting August 18. The Select plan jumps from $7.99 to $8.99 per month, Premium increases from $10.99 to $12.99 monthly, and Premium Plus hikes to $19.99. The company claims this is to remain competitive, but critics question whether the new prices justify the value. Peacock Select, aimed at viewers of Real Housewives, provides limited content for $8.99. In comparison, Netflix's Standard with ads and HBO Max's Basic with Ads offer more for less. Paramount+ Essential, at $8.99, includes movies, original shows, and live sports. Prime Video, included with Amazon Prime, offers similar content for the same price. Disney+ and Hulu, at $11.99, provide full libraries for a slightly higher cost. Peacock Premium, the mid-tier option, remains competitive despite its price increase but competes with entry-level plans from other services. Premium Plus, the niche product, offers even less value at the increased $19.99 price point compared to its competitors.",
  "summary": "Peacock just announced another price hike. Here's how its three plans compare to competitors like Netflix and Paramount+.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}