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NYT All Access vs The Athletic

Which subscription costs less over time?

The Athletic saves you $1,801 over 10 years

That's $15/month or $180/year less

NYT All Access

Full New York Times including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic.

Monthly$25

Yearly$300

5 Years$1,500

10 Years$3,000

Cancellation:

Medium

CHEAPER OPTION

The Athletic

Ad-free sports journalism covering NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, and more.

Monthly$10

Yearly$120

5 Years$599

10 Years$1,199

Cancellation:

Easy

Cost Breakdown

Timeframe	NYT All Access	The Athletic	Difference
Monthly	$25	$10	$15
6 Months	$150	$60	$90
1 Year	$300	$120	$180
2 Years	$600	$240	$360
5 Years	$1,500	$599	$901
10 Years	$3,000	$1,199	$1,801

The Bottom Line

The Athletic is the more affordable option at $10/month compared to NYT All Access's $25/month.

Over 10 years, choosing The Athletic saves you $1,801. That's enough to buy several nice dinners.