Streaming Service Prices Compared
Every plan, every cost, every recent price hike — for 20+ streaming, live TV, and music services. Select the ones you pay for to calculate your total monthly bill.
TL;DR — Key facts for March 2026:
- Streaming prices are up 12\u201315% on average this year. YouTube TV jumped the most at +$10/mo.
- Cheapest ad-free service: Frndly TV at $9.99/mo. Cheapest student plan: Hulu at $1.99/mo.
- GamsGo shared plans cut costs further — Netflix at $4.99/mo (-68%), Spotify at $2.50/mo (-79%).
- The average American household now spends ~$61/mo on 4\u20135 streaming subscriptions.
| Service | With Ads | Ad-Free | Premium | Student | GamsGo | Annual | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🎵Amazon Music | — | $10.99 | $19.99 | $5.99 | — | — | +$1 | |
▶Amazon Prime Video | $8.99 | $11.98 | — | $7.49 | — | $139.00/yrSave 3% | +$2 | |
A+AMC+ | — | $10.99 | — | — | — | $83.88/yrSave 36% | +$2 | |
♫Apple Music | — | $10.99 | $16.99 | $5.99 | — | $109.99/yrSave 17% | No change | |
AApple TV+ | — | $9.99 | — | — | — | $99.99/yrSave 17% | +$3 | |
XComcast Now TV | — | $20.00 | — | — | — | — | No change | |
CRCrunchyroll | Free | $9.99 | $16.99 | — | — | $99.99/yrSave 17% | +$2 | |
DDisney+ | $9.99 | $15.99 | $25.99 | — | — | $139.99/yrSave 27% | +$2 | |
FFrndly TV | — | $9.99 | $11.99 | — | — | $83.88/yrSave 30% | No change | |
HHulu | $9.99 | $17.99 | — | $1.99 | — | $99.99/yrSave 54% | +$2 | |
MMax (HBO) | $9.99 | $16.99 | $20.99 | — | — | $149.99/yrSave 26% | +$1 | |
NNetflix | $7.99 | $15.49 | $22.99 | — | $4.99-68% | — | +$1 | |
P+Paramount+ | $7.99 | $13.99 | — | — | — | $59.99/yrSave 64% | No change | |
PPeacock | $7.99 | $13.99 | — | $2.99 | — | $79.99/yrSave 52% | +$2 | |
φPhilo | — | $28.00 | $33.00 | — | — | — | No change | |
SSling TV | — | $46.00 | $61.00 | — | — | — | +$6 | |
♪Spotify | Free | $11.99 | $19.99 | $5.99 | $2.50-79% | — | +$1 | |
★Starz | — | $11.99 | — | — | — | — | +$1 | |
YYouTube Premium | — | $13.99 | $22.99 | $7.99 | $3.50-75% | — | +$1 | |
YTYouTube TV | — | $82.99 | — | — | — | — | +$10 |
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$139.00/yrSave 3%
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Recent Price Changes (2026)
$10.99 → $11.99/mo
+$1/mo (+9%)Individual $9.99 → $10.99, Family $16.99 → $19.99
+$1–3/moFan $7.99 → $9.99, Mega Fan $12.99 → $14.99
+$2/mo across all tiersOrange/Blue $40 → $46, Combined $55 → $61
+$6/mo (+15%)$72.99 → $82.99
+$10/mo (+14%)Standard with Ads $6.99 → $7.99
+$1/mo (+14%)Frequently Asked Questions
Which streaming service is the cheapest in 2026?
Frndly TV is the cheapest full streaming service at $9.99/mo. For students, Hulu offers the lowest price at $1.99/mo, followed by Peacock at $2.99/mo. If you count free tiers, Crunchyroll and Spotify both offer ad-supported access at no cost.
How much have streaming prices increased in 2026?
The average price increase across major services is 12–15%. YouTube TV saw the largest single jump at +$10/mo (from $72.99 to $82.99). Sling TV increased $6/mo (+15%), and Crunchyroll raised all tiers by $2/mo. Starz, AMC+, and Amazon Music also raised prices in March 2026.
Can I get streaming services cheaper than retail price?
Yes — student discounts (Hulu $1.99, Peacock $2.99, Spotify $5.99), annual plans that save 15–30% vs monthly, bundles like Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+, and shared subscription platforms like GamsGo where Netflix drops to roughly $4.99/mo and Spotify to around $2.50/mo.
Which streaming services offer student discounts?
Five major services: Hulu ($1.99/mo), Peacock ($2.99/mo), Spotify ($5.99/mo), Apple Music ($5.99/mo), and Amazon Prime Student ($7.49/mo). YouTube Premium also has a student rate at $7.99/mo. Most require .edu verification through SheerID or UNiDAYS.
How much does the average American spend on streaming per month?
About $61/mo across 4–5 subscriptions, up from around $48/mo in 2024 — a 27% increase in two years, driven by repeated price hikes across Netflix, Disney+, Max, and live TV services like YouTube TV.
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Prices as of March 2026. Retail prices reflect US individual plan rates unless noted. GamsGo shared plan prices are approximate and may vary — confirm at checkout. Annual savings calculated vs 12 months of the ad-free tier. GamsGo links are affiliate links — SubSaver may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.