Best streaming services: We compare Disney+, Sling TV, HBO Max, Paramount+, and more

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Best streaming services: We compare Disney+, Sling TV, HBO Max, Paramount+, and more

Would you rather: Date someone who’s clingy, makes you spend a ton of money on them, and who bosses you around…

OR

Date someone who’s super chill, lets you do your own thing, and always makes sure you’re happy?

The latter, right? Well, get this: The first relationship is with cable, and the second relationship is with streaming services.

Yup, we’re talking about cord-cutting: A favorite term of the past few years that basically means breaking up with your cable company and only paying for the content you want without messing around with a cable box or satellite. Because life with cable is so last decade. Read more…

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BEST FOR DISNEY FANATICS

Disney+

Any Disney fan will love what Disney+ has to offer at such an affordable price.

  • Monthly: $6.99
  • Annually: $69.99


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BEST FOR SAME-DAY THEATRICAL RELEASES

HBO Max

If you’re avoiding the theater, HBO Max’s lineup of same-day releases should keep you in the loop, and their catalog of additional content is all the more reason to sign up right now.

  • Price: $14.99/month


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BEST LIVE TV UPGRADE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE HULU

Hulu

Aside from the amazing OG content, Hulu has over 50 live channels and can be used on many devices.

  • Hulu: $5.99/month
  • Hulu (no ads): $11.99/month
  • Hulu + Live TV: $64.99/month
  • Hulu (no ads) + Live TV: $70.99/month


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BEST FOR EXCLUSIVE MOVIES AND SHOWS

Netflix

Netflix’s curated lineup of exclusives is still unmatched, with more content constantly being added at a brisk pace so you never feel like you have nothing to watch.

  • Basic: $8.99/month
  • Standard: $13.99/month
  • Premium: $17.99/month


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BEST AFFORDABLE LIVE TV STREAMING SERVICE

Sling TV

Looking for live TV on a budget? Sling TV’s customizable tiers only make you pay for channels you want.

  • Sling Blue: $30/month
  • Sling Orange: $30/month
  • Sling Blue + Orange: $50/month


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BEST FOR MOVIE RENTALS

Amazon Prime Video

The ability to rent movies at your leisure and stream exclusive movies and series in 4K HDR is an excellent reason to sign up for Amazon Prime Video.

  • Price: $12.99/month


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THE LATEST STREAMER

Paramount+

With former CBS All Access shows, Comedy Central and MTV, fantastic originals, new film offerings, and a great low price, Paramount+ is a real contender.

  • Limited Commercials: $5.99/month
  • Commercial Free: $9.99/month


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BEST FOR LIVE TV STREAMING OVERALL

YouTube TV

YouTube TV remains the best of the live TV streaming services thanks to its stellar lineup of channels, intuitive features, and unlimited cloud DVR storage.

  • Price: $64.99/month


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BEST FOR DOCUMENTARY LOVERS

CuriosityStream

If you love docs, CuriosityStream is a great add-on, though it won’t replace more comprehensive streaming services.

  • HD: $2.99 monthly/$19.99 annually
  • 4K: $9.99 monthly/$69.99 annually


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BEST FOR SPORTS FANATICS

Fubo TV

While Fubo TV offers other channels, it’s best for the sports fan at this price point.

  • Family package: $64.99/month
  • Elite package: $79.99/month


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BEST DEAL ON LIFESTYLE CHANNELS

Philo

If you like reality TV, talk shows, cooking shows, and documentaries, Philo’s $20 per month for 60 channels is a seriously good deal.

  • Price: $60/month


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BEST FOR ANIME LOVERS

Crunchyroll

If you love anime, Crunchyroll offers the best content and is an amazing deal. It’s basically Netflix for anime.

  • Fan: $7.99/month
  • Mega Fan: $9.99/month
  • Ultimate Fan: $14.99/month


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