The Times vs The Guardian

Side-by-side comparison of price, value, cancellation difficulty, and retention offers.

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The Times

£26.00/mo

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The Guardian

£10.00/mo

The Guardian is cheaperThe Guardian easier to cancelThe Times more offers
The TimesMetricThe Guardian
£26.00/moCurrent price£10.00/mo
£22.00/moPrice at launch£5.99/mo
1 (+18%)Price increases1 (+67%)
Moderate
Cancellation difficulty
Very Easy
Very LikelyRetention offer likelihoodUnlikely
4 availableFree alternatives3 available

Our Verdict

The Guardian is £16.00 cheaper per month than The Times, saving you £192.00 per year. The Times has had smaller price increases over time, making it a more stable choice. If you do need to cancel, The Guardian is easier to leave than The Times.

Which should you cancel?

The Times costs more and has a high chance of offering a retention deal if you try to cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, The Times or The Guardian?

The Guardian is cheaper at £10.00/mo compared to The Times at £26.00/mo.

Which is easier to cancel, The Times or The Guardian?

The Guardian is easier to cancel with a difficulty rating of 1/5 compared to The Times at 3/5.

Which has better retention offers, The Times or The Guardian?

The Times has a high likelihood of offering a retention deal, while The Guardian has a low likelihood.

Has The Times raised prices more than The Guardian?

The Times has raised prices by 18% since launch, while The Guardian has raised prices by 67%.