Shudder only has one subscription option. For full access to Shudder's on-demand horror vault, you can choose to pay monthly, but paying annually saves you a bit of money and works out to around two-and-a-half months for free over the year. However, several streaming services offer Shudder as an add-on. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about all of the available Shudder plans and pricing options.
Shudder has one subscription plan available
Shudder offers only one subscription that gives full access to its entire. The monthly fee is still lower than most other on-demand streaming services out there, but paying for a year upfront represents a roughly 20% discount over 12 months.
Unlike some streaming services, Shudder's subscription prices aren't constantly creeping upward. Shudder has only increased its prices once over the span of its 4-year history.
Shudder
$6.99/month
Does Shudder have channel add-ons?
Shudder itself doesn't have any add-ons. When you buy a direct subscription to Shudder, you get access to all of its content. There are no paywalls and all the content is ad-free.
Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV both have Shudder add-ons. The cost is the same, but there are some differences that are worth mentioning.
If you purchase Shudder as an Amazon Prime Video add-on, you'll be able to download Shudder content with the Amazon Prime Video app. However, YouTube TV doesn't have a download feature included in its basic plan, so you'll need the "4K Plus" upgrade, which is about $20/month.
There's a downside to buying Shudder as an add-on that's worth mentioning here as well: the amount of content you get changes with the platform. Shudder blocks its Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV subscribers from accessing some of its titles. On the other hand, Shudder subscribers that tune in through Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV can sometimes access horror titles that standalone Shudder subscribers can't.
Another important feature difference between the Shudder add-on and the standalone version of Shudder is that Shudder add-ons don't let you access any of the horror service's live streams. The only way to get those seems to be by subscribing directly.
Shudder
$6.99/month
Is Shudder worth the subscription?
If you're a horror fan, Shudder is arguably your best option out there. But if you're on the fence, check our Shudder Review for an in-depth look at the service. You can also see how it stacks up against other streamers in Shudder vs. Netflix and Shudder vs. Hulu.
And if you're still struggling to make your mind up about which streaming service to try, use or Cord Cutter Express tool to get a quick look at what's available. Our algorithm lines up your preferences with all the best streaming services to identify the perfect cord-cutting solution for you.
Also, if you're considering a Shudder subscription, you're no doubt a horror fan. Therefore, check out our Top 31 Halloween Movies to Stream.
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