How to Lower Your MGM+ Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
MGM+ costs $6.99 per month as of February 2026.
MGM+ typically offers discounted pricing in the cancellation flow. Promotional rates appear when you attempt to cancel.
Discounts appear automatically during the cancellation flow. No need to call or chat.
Before you pay — do you already have MGM+?
MGM+ is included free (or heavily discounted) with these plans. Check if you're double-paying:
Amazon Prime Video Channels — includes Full MGM+ ad-free access
Add-on channel for Prime Video subscribers. 7-day free trial, then $6.99/mo. Manage through Amazon.
Roku Channel Premium — includes Full MGM+ access
Available as premium subscription through the Roku Channel. 7-day free trial available.
MGM+ & STARZ Bundle — includes MGM+ ad-free + STARZ ad-free
Combined bundle at $11.99/mo (saves 30% vs subscribing separately at $16.98/mo).
MGM+ has an ad-supported tier at just $2.99/month — saving $4/month vs ad-free — and aggressively offers 50% off win-back deals within 7-14 days of cancellation. At $6.99/month ($83.88/year) for ad-free, MGM+ is one of the cheaper niche streamers, but you can cut that nearly in half. The MGM+ & STARZ bundle ($11.99/mo) saves 30% vs subscribing separately. If you have Amazon Prime, you can also add MGM+ as a Prime Video channel for easy management.
Quick Wins
MGM+ Subscription
Premium streaming service with MGM library and original content.
How to Pay Less for MGM+
Save up to $6.99/month with these proven strategies
Retention Offers (1)
Cancel-and-return strategy often retrieves promotional pricing
Reactivation at 50% off first 3 months
Show Script →
Cancel subscription and wait 7-14 days. MGM+ will send promotional reactivation offer via email.
MGM+ aggressively pursues win-backs with email offers after cancellation.
Hidden Discounts (1)
Included free with some Amazon Prime bundle subscriptions
Amazon Prime Video Bundle subscribers
Apply nowPlan Downgrade Opportunity
Ad-supported tier ($2.99/mo) saves $4/month. If you don't mind ads or watch infrequently, this is the better choice.
- Full MGM movie catalog
- Streaming on 2 devices simultaneously
- 4K on supported devices
- Full catalog ad-free
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams
- Unlimited downloads
Churn & Return Strategy
Cancel now, wait 14 days, and get a win-back offer:
50% off first month reactivation or 3 months at promotional rate
Delivered via email
Reactivation offers typically arrive within 7-14 days of cancellation.
Free Alternatives (1)
MGM+ Free Trial
Free trial available through Amazon Prime Video channel
Best Strategy:
Downgrade to ad-supported tier ($2.99/mo) → save $4/month
Do I actually need this streaming service?
Use this framework to evaluate whether MGM+ is worth keeping.
Watching 10+ hours per month
Keep it, but optimize your tier. If you're not watching 4K content, downgrade from Premium to Standard.
Watching 4–10 hours per month
Calculate your cost-per-hour. At $15/mo and 6 hours, you're paying $2.50/hr — consider rotating services instead of keeping all year.
Watching less than 4 hours per month
Cancel and resubscribe only for specific releases. Most shows drop full seasons — subscribe for one month, binge, cancel.
Haven't opened the app in 30+ days
Cancel immediately. You're paying for nothing. You can always resubscribe later with no penalty.
MGM+ vs Alternatives — Feature Comparison
Niche Streaming
| Feature | mgm_plus | criterion_channel | paramount_plus | peacock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad-Free Price | $6.99/mo | $10.99/mo | $11.99/mo | $11.99/mo |
| Ad-Supported Price | $2.99/mo | N/A | $5.99/mo | $5.99/mo |
| Annual Savings | $61.99/yr (23% off) | $99.99/yr (24% off) | $59.99/yr (17% off) | $59.99/yr (17% off) |
| Content Focus | Classic MGM films, Bond, Rocky, Creed | Arthouse, foreign, classic cinema | CBS shows, Star Trek, NFL, MTV | NBC shows, live sports, WWE, The Office |
| Available via Amazon Prime Channels | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bundle Available | MGM+ & STARZ bundle ($11.99/mo) | None | Paramount+ & SHOWTIME ($11.99/mo) | Comcast/Xfinity includes Peacock |
| Best For | Movie buffs wanting classic & modern MGM catalog | Film enthusiasts & cinephiles | CBS/Star Trek/NFL fans | NBC/sports fans |
Verdict: MGM+ offers the best price-to-content ratio for movie lovers at $2.99/mo (ad-supported). For a niche streamer, it's the most affordable entry point. Criterion Channel is the premium choice for serious film enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MGM+ worth $6.99/month in 2026?
Only if you actively watch its classic film library and MGM originals. MGM+ is a niche service — it has a strong catalog of James Bond films, classic Hollywood, and curated collections, but a smaller original content slate than Netflix or HBO. At $6.99/mo (ad-free) or $2.99/mo (with ads), it works best as a rotation service: subscribe for a month to binge specific content, then cancel. If you're watching less than 4-5 hours/month, you're paying over $1.50/hour — cancel and rotate back when new releases drop.
How can I get MGM+ cheaper or free?
Several options: (1) Switch to the ad-supported tier at $2.99/mo — saves 57% vs the $6.99 ad-free plan. (2) Subscribe through Amazon Prime Video Channels for a 7-day free trial (then $6.99/mo). (3) Bundle MGM+ with STARZ for $11.99/mo — saves 30% vs subscribing separately ($16.98/mo). (4) Check the Roku Channel for premium subscription deals. (5) Cancel and wait for win-back offers — MGM+ frequently sends 50% off reactivation emails to lapsed subscribers within 2-4 weeks.
What are the best free alternatives to MGM+?
For classic films: Tubi (free, ad-supported) has a surprisingly deep classic movie catalog. Pluto TV offers curated classic film channels. Kanopy (free with a library card) has a strong arthouse and classic collection. For premium alternatives: Criterion Channel ($10.99/mo) is the gold standard for curated classic and independent cinema. Peacock ($7.99/mo) includes a large Universal film library. The most cost-effective strategy is rotating between MGM+ and these alternatives month to month.
Does MGM+ offer discounts when you try to cancel?
MGM+ uses an email win-back strategy rather than in-flow retention offers. During the cancellation flow itself, no discount will appear — the process is straightforward through your account settings. However, within 2-4 weeks after canceling, subscribers frequently report receiving 50% off reactivation emails. This makes the cancel-and-wait strategy viable: cancel, wait for the win-back email, and resubscribe at half price. Your watchlist and preferences are preserved after cancellation.
MGM+ vs Criterion Channel — which is better for classic movies?
Different strengths. MGM+ ($6.99/mo ad-free, $2.99 with ads) focuses on Hollywood blockbusters, James Bond, and MGM's commercial catalog. Criterion Channel ($10.99/mo) curates international, arthouse, and independent cinema with filmmaker-selected collections and special features. If you want Bond marathons and Hollywood classics, MGM+ wins on price. If you want curated film education and international cinema, Criterion is worth the premium. Both work well as rotation services rather than year-round subscriptions.
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About MGM+: Premium streaming service with MGM library and original content.