TV & Movies Compared:
Find Your Best Value
Netflix just raised prices again. We compare the Big 5 streaming services by what you actually pay — monthly, annually, and with bundles.
Annual Cost Ranking
Cheapest ad-free annual cost first. This is what you'll actually pay over 12 months.
| # | Service | With Ads | Ad-Free | Premium | 1-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Apple TV+ Best Quality per Dollar | — | $12.99 | — | $155.88 | |
| 2 |  Disney+ Best for Families | $9.99 | $15.99 | — | $159.99 annual plan | |
| 3 |  Peacock Best for Sports | $7.99 | $13.99 | — | $167.88 | |
| 4 |  Paramount+ Best Budget Option | $7.99 | $13.99 | — | $167.88 | |
| 5 |  YouTube Premium Best for Ad-Free Everything | — | $13.99 | $22.99 | $167.88 | |
| 6 |  Prime Video Best All-in-One | $8.99 | $14.99 | — | $179.88 | |
| 7 |  Max Best for Prestige TV | $9.99 | $16.99 | $20.99 | $184.99 annual plan | |
| 8 |  Hulu Best Value | $9.99 | $18.99 | — | $227.88 | |
| 9 |  Netflix Best Overall | $8.99 | $19.99 | $26.99 | $239.88 |
Feature Comparison
Beyond price: streams, quality, downloads, sharing, and live sports compared side by side.
| Feature | Apple TV+ | Peacock | Paramount+ | YouTube Premium | Prime Video | Disney+ | Max | Hulu | Netflix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous Streams | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1–6 | 3–5 | 4 | 2–4 | 2 | 2–4 |
| 4K / HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Downloads | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Profiles | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Sharing | ✓ | Paid | Paid | Paid | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Paid |
| Live Sports | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Bundle Deals
Bundles are the best way to cut your total streaming bill. Here's what's available.
Disney+ & Hulu
vs. $34.98/mo buying separately (ad-free)
Disney+ & Hulu & Max
vs. $53.47/mo buying separately (ad-free)
1-Year Cost Calculator
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Which Service Is Right for You?
Every service has its strengths. Here's our take based on price, content, and features.
Apple TV+
Premium originals at the lowest ad-free price
Disney+
Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars under one roof
Peacock
NFL, Premier League, WWE, and Olympics coverage
Paramount+
Cheapest annual plan at $59.99/year with Showtime included
YouTube Premium
Ad-free YouTube + YouTube Music + background play
Prime Video
Streaming + free shipping + music + reading with Prime membership
Requires Amazon Prime ($14.99/mo or $139/yr). Ad-free Ultra add-on: $4.99/mo or $45.99/yr.
Max
HBO originals, Warner Bros. films, and 300+ live sports events
Hulu
Next-day TV + deep back catalog at a competitive price
Netflix
Largest original content library with global reach
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