The Times
The Times: A newspaper subscription pairing reporting with ePaper, archives, radio and puzzles. Ranked #6 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for readers wanting a newspaper, radio and puzzles.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forReaders wanting a newspaper, radio and puzzles
- Free planNo
- Publication typeNewspaper
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Digital access spans web, iOS and Android, with offline top-story reading.
- ePaper editions, archives, Times Radio and daily puzzles add breadth.
- Print & Digital includes The Times and The Sunday Times newspapers.
Where it doesn't
- Access requires a paid subscription; there is no free plan.
- Digital and print options may be more than readers seeking news alone need.
- The offering centers on The Times and The Sunday Times publications.
Our verdict on The Times
The Times is a UK newspaper covering politics, business, sport, culture and other topics, with digital access for readers who want reporting and commentary across web and mobile. Its digital subscription includes unlimited app and web access, while a Print & Digital option adds The Times and The Sunday Times newspapers. It is a fit for readers who also value magazine-style extras such as newsletters, puzzles and audio, rather than a narrow news-only subscription.
The digital package extends beyond articles: subscribers can comment on, save and share stories, read digital ePaper editions, access archives and download top stories for offline reading. Daily crosswords, Sudoku and other puzzles, live Times Radio and Times+ rewards broaden the bundle. These features make the subscription more useful to readers looking to combine newspaper reading with audio and puzzle habits; those interested only in a single type of content may not need the full mix.
Subscription options include digital, print and digital, student and group packages, but the published plan information does not provide prices in the reviewed page text, so direct value comparisons are difficult. Support is available by email, chat and phone, and refunds are available within 14 days. The Times suits readers who want its reporting alongside ePaper, archives and extras across web and mobile. Readers seeking a free option or a publication outside The Times and The Sunday Times should look elsewhere.
The Times pricing
The Times fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Publication type | Newspaper |
| Publication bundle | Yes |
| Archive access | Yes |
| Audio content | Yes |
| Ad-free access | Not verified |
| Gift subscription | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | thetimes.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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