Game Sub Cost Subscription
- Retail World of Warcraft
- WoW Classic versions
- Billed 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time
WoW subscription calculator
Enter the expansion price, the Token price and your gold per hour. See the true yearly cost and whether you can pay with gold.
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WoW prices
Check the listed tiers and billing terms. Use the account-country selector where available for local prices.
| Tier | Monthly | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $14.99 | $41.97$13.99/mo | $77.94$12.99/mo | $155.88$12.99/mo |
What each tier includes
See what each tier includes, then choose the features you will actually use.
Break-even, in plain numbers
Paying cash, the cheapest term costs about $156 a year, plus the expansion. That’s the number to beat.
Paying with gold depends on two things: the Token price on your region’s market and how much gold you make per hour. At 300,000 gold a Token and 20,000 gold an hour, game time takes 15 hours of farming a month. If that’s play you’d do anyway, the sub is effectively free.
Free planning worksheets
Use these free printable worksheets to plan spending and make your next subscription decision.
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Before You Renew
Check your games, billing term and sharing needs before your next renewal.
Cheapest ways to pay for WoW
Review billing choices and other ways to reduce the cost of the membership.
- Longer terms cost less
- Paying for 6 months at a time cuts the monthly price compared with monthly billing.
- Pay with gold
- Buy a WoW Token with in-game gold for 30 days of game time if you farm enough.
- Expansion sales
- Expansions drop in price after launch. Enter the actual expansion price you would pay; game time is a separate recurring cost.
Trials and discounts
Review trial eligibility and offers before comparing them with the regular renewal cost.
- Starter edition
- Free play up to a level cap with restrictions. Good for testing before you subscribe.
Cancelling WoW
See how cancellation affects your paid period and which benefits you keep or lose.
Cancel recurring billing in your Battle.net account. Game time already paid for stays.
You keep
- Characters, gold and items
- Purchased expansions
You lose
- Playing beyond the starter edition limits
Price history
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FAQ
Find answers to common questions about the costs, features and assumptions covered on this page.
How much is a WoW subscription?
In the US, $14.99 for one month, with lower monthly rates on 3-, 6- and 12-month terms.
Can you pay for WoW with gold?
Yes. A WoW Token bought with gold adds 30 days of game time. The calculator shows how many hours of farming that takes at your gold per hour.
Does the subscription include the latest expansion?
No. Current expansions are bought separately. The subscription pays for game time.
Does one sub cover Classic too?
Yes. Game time covers retail and Classic versions.