# Paramount+ aims to attract subscribers with free tier Free content strategy targets growth to compete with Netflix and YouTube. - **Source:** [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/9ac41c25-aa38-4eb3-ac91-ee2ee49f12b5 ## Paramount+'s free tier strategy Paramount+ plans to attract new users by offering a free tier. This strategy targets viewers shifting to free platforms amid price hikes in paid streaming services. The free content aims to let users experience the platform and be persuaded to subscribe. ## Free content details Paramount+'s 'free front porch' feature will allow users to watch select movies and shows for free. Users only need to register with an email. This approach aims to familiarize potential subscribers with the platform and convince them to pay via marketing emails. ## Competitive landscape Free platforms like YouTube and Tubi hold significant shares of US TV viewership. Paramount+ decided to offer free content to compete with these platforms. The stagnation in paid platforms' viewership makes the free model more appealing. ## Financial goals Paramount+ aims not only to gain subscribers but also to increase ad revenue through free content. The platform set ad-supported free content as a strategic goal. This model will diversify revenue streams while growing the user base. ## Short-form content push Paramount+ also targets users with short-form content like micro dramas. Allowing users to watch this content without registration will make the platform more discoverable. This move is designed to appeal particularly to younger audiences. ## Industry transformation Paramount+'s free tier strategy reflects broader industry trends. Paid platforms are seeking alternative growth models amid increasing competition. Free content offerings could be a critical turning point for both subscriber acquisition and ad revenues. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.businessinsider.com/paramount-free-tier-pluto-tv-streaming-youtube-tubi-ellison-2026-7 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._