Streaming plans & pricing
Every streaming plan, compared plan by plan: 20 services, from the $5.99/mo cheapest plans (CuriosityStream Standard) to YouTube TV's $82.99/mo Base Plan. Annual billing saves up to 51% on Starz. All prices verified October 14, 2026 against the sources listed on each service page. Free, no account needed.
Choosing between two services? Head-to-head comparisons give a straight answer per pair.
Pair it with Savings to see which months are actually worth paying for. Streaming price history. This hub is the comparison in full: one page per service, every plan side by side, feature by feature, with pick guidance and bundle deals. For one service's current price and its latest change, use the Instant price checker.
The big three, side by side
The three services Dormant gets asked about most, in one card.
| Netflix | HBO Max | Hulu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | $8.99/mo, with ads | $10.99/mo, with ads | $12.49/mo, with ads |
| Ad-free plan | $19.99/mo | $18.49/mo | $21.49/mo |
| 4K available | ✓ Premium, $26.99/mo | ✓ Premium, $22.99/mo | ✗ No, 1080p max |
| Downloads | ✓ All tiers | Partial Standard + Premium only | Partial Hulu (No Ads) only |
| Simultaneous streams | 2 (4 on Premium) | 2 (4 on Premium) | 2 |
Netflix, in the yellow column, is the baseline every other service gets compared against.
Netflix
3 plans
$8.99/mo
Compare Netflix plans →HBO Max
3 plans
$10.99/mo
Compare HBO Max plans →Apple TV+
1 plan
$14.99/mo
Compare Apple TV+ plans →Disney+
2 plans
$12.49/mo
Compare Disney+ plans →Hulu
2 plans
$12.49/mo
Compare Hulu plans →Prime Video
2 plans
$8.99/mo
Compare Prime Video plans →Peacock
3 plans
$8.99/mo
Compare Peacock plans →Paramount+
2 plans
$8.99/mo
Compare Paramount+ plans →YouTube TV
4 plans
$54.99/mo
Compare YouTube TV plans →Fox One
1 plan
$19.99/mo
Compare Fox One plans →ESPN Unlimited
1 plan
$31.99/mo
Compare ESPN Unlimited plans →ESPN Select
1 plan
$13.99/mo
Compare ESPN Select plans →AMC+
2 plans
$7.99/mo
Compare AMC+ plans →Crunchyroll
3 plans
$9.99/mo
Compare Crunchyroll plans →Philo
2 plans
$25.00/mo
Compare Philo plans →BritBox
2 plans
$10.99/mo
Compare BritBox plans →Discovery+
2 plans
$6.99/mo
Compare Discovery+ plans →CuriosityStream
2 plans
$5.99/mo
Compare CuriosityStream plans →Starz
1 plan
$11.99/mo
Compare Starz plans →MHz Choice
1 plan
$8.99/mo
Compare MHz Choice plans →Pricing FAQs
What is the cheapest streaming service?
CuriosityStream Standard is the cheapest plan at $5.99/month, the lowest monthly price of the 20 services Dormant tracks, verified October 14, 2026.
Which streaming services offer annual billing?
15 of the 20 services offer annual billing. Annual savings range from 17% to 51%.
How much does the most expensive streaming service cost?
YouTube TV's Base Plan at $82.99/month is the most expensive single plan Dormant tracks, verified October 14, 2026.
When were these prices last verified?
Prices verified October 14, 2026 against the sources listed on each service page. Prices can change and vary by region.