New York Times subscription prices

The New York Times offers several subscription tiers, each with different access and pricing. The basic digital subscription costs $17 per month when you pay monthly, or you can commit to a year upfront for roughly $170 (which works out to about $14.17 per month). The all-access bundle, which includes the website, apps, and the printed newspaper delivered to your home, runs $33 per month on a monthly plan or about $320 per year.

There is also a bundle that combines the Times with other News Corp publications — the Wall Street Journal and Barron's — starting around $40 per month, though the exact price depends on which combination you choose. Prices can shift, and the Times sometimes runs promotional rates for new subscribers, so the first month or first few months may be lower than the standard rate.

If you already have a print subscription delivered to your home, digital access is usually included at no extra cost. You can check whether your print subscription includes digital by signing in on the Times website with your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Digital-only access to the New York Times website and apps costs $17 per month on a monthly plan or about $170 per year if you pay annually.
  • The print-plus-digital bundle, which includes home delivery of the newspaper, costs $33 per month or about $320 per year.
  • Promotional rates for new subscribers are common and may offer the first month or first few months at a reduced price.
  • Print subscribers automatically receive digital access without paying extra, so check your existing subscription before signing up.
  • Bundled subscriptions that include the Wall Street Journal and Barron's start around $40 per month depending on which publications you choose.

What's included in each tier

The digital-only subscription gives you unlimited access to articles on nytimes.com, the New York Times mobile apps for iPhone and Android, and the Times' audio app for podcasts and daily briefings. You can read across all sections — news, opinion, sports, arts, and more — and save articles to read later. You also get access to the daily crossword puzzle and the spelling bee game.

The print-plus-digital bundle includes everything in the digital subscription, plus home delivery of the printed newspaper. Depending on where you live, you can choose daily delivery, weekend-only delivery, or a combination. The bundle also includes access to the Times' games (crossword, spelling bee, letter boxed, and others) and the audio editions of select articles.

The bundle with the Wall Street Journal and Barron's adds those publications' websites and apps to your New York Times digital access. This is useful if you read both the Times and the Journal regularly and want one login for both.

How to see your current price and billing date

If you already have a subscription, you can view your billing information by signing into your New York Times account on the website or in the app. Go to your account settings — usually found under your profile menu — and look for "Subscription" or "Billing." This page shows your current plan, the price you pay, and the date your next charge will occur.

The same page lets you pause your subscription temporarily, switch to a different plan, or cancel. If you pause, your subscription will resume on the date you choose, and you won't be charged during the pause period. If you switch plans — say, from digital-only to print-plus-digital — the change usually takes effect on your next billing date.

Promotional rates and discounts

The New York Times regularly offers introductory rates to new subscribers. These might be $1 for the first month, $1 per week for the first four weeks, or a similar short-term discount before the regular price kicks in. The exact offer changes and may depend on which plan you choose or how you find the subscription link.

These promotional rates are genuine — you won't be locked into a contract or charged a penalty if you cancel after the promotion ends. However, if you don't cancel before the promotion expires, your subscription will renew at the full regular price. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar if you think you might want to cancel, so you don't forget and get charged the full amount.

The Times does not typically offer ongoing discounts for long-term subscribers, though it occasionally runs limited-time sales. Signing up for the Times' email newsletter can alert you to these offers, though there is no may provide of discounts.

Paying annually versus monthly

Paying for a full year upfront saves you money compared to paying month-to-month. A digital subscription costs about $14.17 per month if you pay the annual rate, versus $17 per month on a monthly plan — a savings of roughly $34 per year. The print-plus-digital bundle saves similarly: about $320 per year versus $33 per month, which would be $396 per year.

The tradeoff is that you commit the money upfront. If you cancel a monthly subscription, you stop paying when ready. If you cancel an annual subscription, most payment processors will not refund the unused portion, though the Times' terms may vary. Check the cancellation policy before you commit to annual billing if you think you might want to stop partway through the year.

Canceling or pausing your subscription

You can cancel your New York Times subscription at any time through your account settings on the website or app. There is no penalty for canceling, and you will retain access until the end of your current billing period. If you paid for a month, you keep access through the end of that month. If you paid for a year, you keep access through the end of that year — the Times does not refund the unused portion.

If you want to keep your account but take a break, you can pause your subscription instead of canceling. When you pause, you choose how long the pause lasts — typically up to three months — and your subscription resumes automatically on the date you set. You won't be charged during the pause, and you can resume earlier if you change your mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay for a full year, or can I just pay month-to-month?

You can choose either. The New York Times offers both monthly and annual billing. Monthly is more flexible — you can cancel anytime — but annual billing costs less per month if you plan to stay subscribed for the full year.

If I have a print subscription, do I need to pay extra for digital access?

No. Print subscribers receive digital access to nytimes.com and the mobile apps at no extra charge. Sign in with your print subscription account on the Times website to confirm your digital access is active.

What happens if I cancel mid-year after paying for annual billing?

Most payment methods do not refund the unused portion of an annual subscription. You will keep access through the end of your paid year, but you won't receive money back. Check the Times' cancellation policy before committing to annual billing if you think you might cancel early.

Can I switch from monthly to annual billing, or vice versa?

Yes. You can change your billing frequency through your account settings. The change usually takes effect on your next billing date. If you switch from monthly to annual, you may be charged the difference at that time.

Are there student discounts for the New York Times?

The New York Times does not currently offer a dedicated student discount. However, some colleges and universities provide free or discounted access to the Times through their library systems. Check with your school's library to see if this is available to you.