List of all streaming services and prices (yes, the costs are rising)
Disney+, Hulu and Max launch streaming service package with up to 38% discount
The package combines the worlds of Marvel, DC, Harry Potter, Disney princesses and reality TV.
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Streaming is becoming much more expensive.
Somehow, streaming services that were once considered a cost-effective way to watch TV have become so expensive in recent years that having a handful of services that let you watch your favorite shows can compete with your cable bill. And all of those price increases may have gone unnoticed, climbing up by a dollar or two. Disney+ and Hulu prices will increase in October. Paramount+ will become more expensive on August 20. Peacock also raised its prices in August.
It may surprise you, but here are the current and upcoming pricing and plans for the eight major entertainment TV streamers (not including bundles), plus Venu, the brand new sports-only service from Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox.
How much does Netflix cost?
◾ With ads: $6.99/month.
◾ No ads, two supported devices: $15.49/month (additional membership seats can be added for $7.99 each).
◾ No ads, four supported devices, 4K: $22.99/month (additional membership seats can be added for $7.99 each).
What you get: The original streamer often features the hottest shows and movies, including “Baby Reindeer” and “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” as well as a large library of content. There are also games, WWE Raw coming in 2025, some live events like comedy specials and the SAG Awards. The streamer is also venturing into live sports and will broadcast two NFL games on Christmas Day: the Kansas City Chiefs at the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans.
How much does Disney+ cost?
◾ With ads: $9.99/month.
◾ No ads: $15.99 or $159.99/year.
What you get: It’s no longer just kids’ stuff, Marvel and “Star Wars,” but that’s a lot! The family-friendly streamer also offers popular originals like “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” live events like an Elton John concert and the Rock Hall induction ceremony, and National Geographic programs. Prices valid from October 17.
How much does Hulu cost?
◾ With ads: $9.99/month or $99.99/year.
◾ No ads: $18.99/month.
What you get: Hulu originals like The Bear and Only Murders in the Building, plus some movies only available in theaters and via streaming, and next-day episodes of most ABC, Fox and FX series. Prices effective October.
How much does Amazon Prime Video cost?
◾ Prime Video only with ads: $8.99/month.
◾ With ads and all Prime benefits, including free shipping: $14.99/month or $139/year.
◾ Ad-free and all Prime benefits: $17.98/month or $139/year plus $2.99/month.
What you get: Amazon offers the full spectrum of series, from the big-budget Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power to your dad’s favorites like Reacher and Jack Ryan, as well as a wide selection of new and old movies and TV series. The service also has exclusive rights to the NFL’s Thursday Night Football.
How much does Max cost?
◾ With ads: $9.99/month or $99.99/year.
◾ No ads: $16.99/month or $169.99/year.
◾ Ultimate ad-free (4K, four supported devices): $20.99/month or $209.99/year.
What you get: All HBO content; originals like “The Sex Lives of College Girls”; Discovery programming from HGTV, TLC and Food Network; Turner Classic Movies; CNN content; and Warner Bros. movies like “Barbie.” Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery recently moved its best-known Max originals to HBO, including the upcoming Batman villain series “The Penguin,” but they will still be available on Max. Some sports shows are available with an add-on subscription to Bleacher Report.
How much does Peacock cost?
◾ Premium (with ads): $7.99/month or $79.99/year.
◾ Premium Plus (no ads): $13.99/month or $139.99/year.
What you get: “The Office” is only available on Peacock, along with next day streams of NBC and Bravo content like “Saturday Night Live” and originals like “The Traitors” and “Poker Face.” It’s also the only streaming home for the Olympics, as well as other NBC sports like “Sunday Night Football.” You can also live stream your local NBC affiliate.
How much does Paramount+ cost?
◾ Paramount+ Essential (with ads): $7.99/month or $59.99/year.
◾ Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (no ads): $12.99/month or $119.99/year.
What you get: CBS shows old and new shows, some classic movies and TV series, and original series like the “Frasier” reboot and the many “Yellowstone” spinoffs. You can stream CBS live, including all the sports that air on CBS, like NFL games, football, and golf. You can also catch up on your CBS shows the next day. If you opt for Showtime’s ad-free offering, you’ll also get that premium channel’s content, including the Emmy-nominated “Yellowjackets” and the “Dexter” reboot.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
◾ No ads: $9.99/month.
What you get: Apple original series and movies like “Ted Lasso” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Apple has also had great success in the world of sports, with exclusive rights to “Friday Night Baseball” and Major League Soccer games. What makes Apple particularly not has a large library of old shows and movies: it contains only originals produced since the service was launched in 2019.
How much does Venu cost?
◾ With ads: $42.99/month.
What you get: The new sports-only streamer will offer consumers who have canceled their cable a way to watch many (but not all) live sports. The project hails from Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney and Fox and is set to launch in time for college football season. It will include professional baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer leagues. College sports include NCAA football, men’s and women’s NCAA basketball, motorsports including NASCAR and Formula 1 events, Grand Slam tennis, golf, boxing and MMA. However, because Comcast and Paramount are not involved, sports broadcast on NBC or CBS, such as the Olympics and NFL games including “Sunday Night Football,” are not included. However, internet TV provider Fubo is suing Venus’ owners over alleged antitrust violations, and a planned Aug. 23 launch date is in jeopardy if a judge issues a temporary restraining order.
You can easily compare prices in the table below.
How much does it all cost? If you take out monthly subscriptions to separate ad-supported plans for all eight streamers, it will cost you $77.92 once the announced price increases go into effect (excluding Venu). To get them ad-free, you’ll pay $122.41. Adding Venu, that’s $120.91 for the plans with ads and $165.40 for the plans without ads.
Is the price worth it? That depends on your individual tastes and priorities. Few consumers will choose all eight major services, but if you want to watch all of the shows nominated for Best Drama and Best Comedy at this year’s Emmy Awards, you’ll need to subscribe to five of them.
It’s a reminder to keep an eye on your credit card statements and be selective about which services you really use. Maybe you bought Peacock for the Olympics but never watched a single show or movie. You probably could have canceled after the closing ceremony.
And with all these price increases and packages, the old cable world doesn’t look so bad anymore.
