By [ad_1]
It’s time to look at all prices and competition of other streaming services now that Netflix is raising subscription prices once again.
Netflix recently raised their prices once again on January 14 in the United States and Canada between $1 and $2, depending on the subscription plan. Even with the increased prices, subscribers aren’t likely to diverge from the service given Netflix’s diverse catalog.
But with Netflix constantly raising its subscription price, some people may look to other streaming services for other television shows and movies with a cheaper price, or at least a better selection. There are so many to choose from these days, and there’s a place for everybody to subscribe to an affordable platform with stellar entertainment.
Disney+
Disney+ is one of the newer streaming services but has rapidly become one of the most popular, with Marvel and Star Wars creating their own original television series for the platform to complement the films of their respective franchises. At just $8 a month or $80 a year, subscribers can get unlimited access to the platform’s selection for kids and adults, with unlimited downloads and no ads.
Prime Video
Prime Video has some rare gems among their originals, such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Boys, among other selections in its library. Subscribers pay $8.99 a month for a large count of movies and television shows, and students can get free access to Prime Video with their reduced Amazon Prime account that includes a six-month free trial. But be careful not to miss the small details; even with a subscription, some movies and TV shows aren’t included in Prime and still require extra payment to unlock.
Hulu
With so many optional bundles, the trick with Hulu is that viewers have to find what they’re interested in and do the math to discover the cheapest option for them. Hulu has available add ons such as HBO Max and STARZ, on top of the ad-supported $6.99 a month deal or $12.99 a month without the ad breaks. There’s also a Hulu, Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN bundle ranging from $69.99 to $75.99 a month. Students can also get a reduced subscription to Hulu with Spotify Premium and Showtime.
HBO Max
HBO Max may be on the more expensive side of streaming services, but it’s definitely worth the money. HBO Max includes everything from the past and present of HBO’s evolution, including award-winning originals and Warner Bros. properties such as DC and Harry Potter. For a limited time until Jan. 25, new subscribers can get the service with ads for $7.99 a month (regular $9.99) and without ads for $11.99 a month (regular $14.99).
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is still trying to find its footing in the streaming competition world, but it’s slowly making its way up with hits Ted Lasso, Dickinson and The Shrink Next Door. If fans of Apple buy one of their devices, then they can get three free months of Apple TV+ or can try a seven-day trial for free and pay $4.99 a month after that. Students who have Apple Music can also get their Apple TV+ subscription for free.
Paramount+
Originally launched as CBS All Access in 2014, Paramount+ isn’t particularly known for standing out with its originals. But for fans of Star Trek and Halo, this is the service for them. In addition, Paramount+ has content from kids to reality programming pulling from networks CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central. Subscribers have an option between the Essential plan with limited ads for $4.99 a month and the Premium plan with no ads and 24/7 live CBSN news coverage for $9.99 a month, both with a one-week free trial.
Peacock
Peacock doesn’t lie when they say they’re “free as a bird,” but they’re also not telling the whole truth. For no cost at all, viewers can watch over 40,000 hours of TV shows, movies and channels, but for $4.99 a month, they can unlock the entire Peacock library and an extra $5 will knock off the pesky ads. Peacock has the rights to many Universal movies and the beloved show that everyone is subscribing for: The Office. But the catch is that only the first five seasons are available to stream for free, with the rest requiring payment.
About The Author
[ad_2]
