Streaming Subscription Costs Chart: Compare Every Service

If your monthly entertainment bill feels bigger than it did a year ago, you are not imagining it. Streaming prices in the U.S. have climbed across both on-demand and live TV services, and the differences between ad-supported, ad-free, monthly, and annual plans are now wide enough to change what is actually the best value. This guide pulls together official pricing from major streaming providers into one handy chart, then breaks down what each service costs, what you get, and where bundles can save real money.

Streaming subscription costs chart for major U.S. services

What the official prices show right now

Netflix remains one of the clearest examples of how streaming pricing has spread out. Its U.S. plans run from $7.99 per month for Standard with ads to $24.99 per month for Premium, with the middle Standard tier at $17.99. Netflix also charges extra for out-of-household members: $6.99 per month with ads or $8.99 per month without ads, depending on the plan. Those figures come from Netflix’s official help documentation.

Disney+ has moved further upscale on the ad-free side. The service lists Disney+ with ads at $11.99 per month and Disney+ Premium at $18.99 per month, or $189.99 per year. Disney says that annual Premium pricing saves more than 16% compared with paying monthly for 12 months. That is a meaningful discount if Disney+ is one of the few services you know you will keep all year.

Peacock now spans a surprisingly broad range. Its entry Select plan is $7.99 per month, Premium is $10.99 per month, and Premium Plus is $16.99 per month. Annual pricing runs $79.99, $109.99, and $169.99 respectively, which effectively gives you 12 months for the price of 10 on the annual options. That makes Peacock one of the easier services to evaluate: if you know you want sports, movies, and originals, the middle tier is the real starting point, not the cheapest one.

Paramount+ starts at $7.99 per month based on its signup flow, with Premium starting at $12.99 per month. That keeps it in the lower-cost group among major general entertainment streamers, though the value depends heavily on whether you want local CBS access and the broader live sports package tied to the Premium tier.

Bundles are where the real math changes

The most useful thing about comparing streaming costs in 2026 is not just seeing the sticker price. It is seeing where bundles undercut standalone subscriptions. Disney’s own U.S. site lists the Disney+ and Hulu Duo Bundle at $12.99 per month with ads and $19.99 per month for the Premium version. It also lists the Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle at $19.99 per month with ads or $32.99 per month without ads. Disney says those bundles save 45%, 47%, 42%, and 41% respectively compared with buying the services separately.

That is a bigger deal than it looks. If you were already paying for Disney+, Hulu, and Max individually, the bundle can cut your monthly total by double-digit dollars. For households that rotate services less often and prefer convenience, bundles are becoming the closest thing streaming has to a “family plan” discount. Hulu’s official pages also continue to promote these bundle structures, including the Disney+, Hulu, and Max package and Hulu + Live TV offers.

There is another shift here. Streaming used to sell itself as a cheaper replacement for cable. That is still true for some viewers, but live TV packages are now priced much closer to traditional pay TV than many people expect. YouTube TV lists its main plan at $82.99 per month after promotional pricing ends. Hulu + Live TV is in the same neighborhood, while Philo stays much lower at $28 per month for Essential and $33 per month for Bundle+.

Live TV services are now a separate budget category

If you are comparing Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Philo, it helps to think of them as cable replacements, not just streaming apps. Sling Orange costs $45.99 per month, and Sling Blue starts at $45.99 per month. Sports Extra adds $11 per month on either base plan, and Sling also pushes short-term passes starting at $4.99 for one day.

YouTube TV’s main plan is $82.99 per month, though the service is running a limited-time introductory offer of $67.99 per month for the first three months for new users through June 30, 2026. That promo matters, but it should not be the number you budget around long term. The regular rate is what hits your card after the offer ends.

Philo remains the budget outlier in live TV. Its Essential plan is $28 per month, while Bundle+ is $33 per month and includes the AMC+ library plus HBO Max Basic with Ads and discovery+ access. That is a very different proposition from YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV because it is built around entertainment value, not sports and local channels.

How to decide which streaming services are worth paying for

Here is the simplest way to use the chart. First, separate your subscriptions into three buckets: must-have, seasonal, and replaceable. Must-have services are the ones you use every week. Seasonal services are the ones you only need for a sports season, a prestige drama run, or a few months of new releases. Replaceable services are the ones you keep mostly out of habit.

Second, check whether an annual plan actually saves enough to matter. Disney+ Premium at $189.99 per year and Peacock annual plans are good examples of discounts that can make sense if you know you will not cancel. If you are not sure, monthly billing is usually safer even when it costs more over 12 months.

Third, watch for overlap. Prime Video may already be included if you pay for Amazon Prime, and Hulu + Live TV already bundles Disney+ and ESPN+ in its package. Paying separately for overlapping access is one of the easiest ways streaming costs quietly rise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest major streaming service right now?

Among the major national services in this comparison, Netflix with ads starts at $7.99 per month, Peacock Select starts at $7.99 per month, and Paramount+ starts at $7.99 per month based on official pricing pages and signup information. Philo is cheaper than most live TV rivals at $28 per month, but it is not in the same category as on-demand services.

Which streaming service is the most expensive?

For standard consumer plans in this group, live TV services are the priciest. YouTube TV is $82.99 per month at its regular rate, and Hulu + Live TV is in a similar range depending on the version you choose. Premium on-demand plans like Netflix Premium at $24.99 per month are still much cheaper than full live TV replacements.

Are annual streaming plans worth it?

They can be, but only if you know you will keep the service for a full year. Disney+ says its $189.99 annual Premium plan saves over 16% versus paying monthly, and Peacock’s annual plans effectively give you 12 months for the price of 10. If you cancel often, monthly billing is usually the better choice despite the higher effective cost.

What is the best streaming bundle for value?

The Disney-controlled bundles stand out on pure price math. Disney lists the Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle at $19.99 per month with ads or $32.99 per month without ads, with claimed savings of 42% and 41% compared with separate subscriptions. If you already watch all three, that is one of the strongest bundle values available.

How can I lower my streaming bill fast?

Start by canceling duplicate services, switching one or two subscriptions to ad-supported tiers, and rotating seasonal services instead of keeping everything year-round. Also check whether you are paying separately for services already included in a bundle, such as Disney+ and ESPN+ through Hulu + Live TV or Prime Video through Amazon Prime.

Do streaming prices change often?

Yes. Providers update plan structures, promotional offers, and bundle pricing more often than many consumers realize. Netflix explicitly notes that plans and pricing may change over time, and promotional rates like YouTube TV’s discounted first three months have clear end dates. It is smart to recheck official pricing pages before signing up or renewing.