It’s a new year and if you want to keep up with must-see TV shows or films, you’re likely going to need more than one streaming service subscription. However, streaming services are known for their monthly or annual fees. These can quickly add up and take a hit on your budget. That’s why we did some research on the best deals for popular streaming services.
We’ve mined the internet to find the best ways to save money on annual packages, bundles and straightforward memberships, as well as digging into the markdowns and deals that apps and service providers offer. Do you want to broaden your entertainment options on a budget? These suggestions will help.
With many combined years of experience covering services and tech, CNET’s resident streaming experts, alongside members of CNET’s dedicated deals team, bring you the best offers and help you make the most of your budget for streaming services. The bargains below include monthly discounts, bundle offers and price cuts for students. We’ll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so check back often.
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Best streaming service deals
A standard Starz subscription is $11 per month but there are plenty of ways to sign up for less right now. New subscribers can get their first three months for just $5 per month, which is a 54% discount. You can also prepay for an entire year upfront for just $36, dropping the price to just $3 per month.
YouTube TV: From $60 per month
YouTube TV is CNET’s top pick for the overall cable alternative available. It’s pricey at $83 per month, but right now, new subscribers will get $23 off their first two months, which brings the price down to $60.
Sling TV: From $30 per month
Sling is one of the best live TV services available and it has a few subscriptions to choose from. Right now, the Total TV plan includes more than 65 channels of sports, entertainment, news and kids shows. It’s only $30 your first month, saving you $31.
Sling is also offering a day pass for just $5 or a 3-month prepay-and-save deal that’s only $50.
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Fubo has a number of memberships, which start at $56 per month. Right now, new subscribers can get $10 off a Sports and News subscription, $25 off a Pro subscription, and $30 off Elite with Sports Plus subscription, knocking the costs down to $46, $49 and $54, respectively, for the first month.
Elite with Sports Plus members who choose a six-month subscription also get a free Apple TV 4K (a $129 value) with the purchase.
Disney Plus, ESPN and Hulu bundles: From $36 a month
Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO Max bundle: From $20 a month
It starts at $20 a month for the ad-supported subscriptions, saving you about $15 a month. For the ad-free experience, the price increases to $33 a month, a $23 monthly discount.
Paramount Plus: From $8 per month
Paramount Plus has an ad-supported Essential plan for $8 per month or an ad-free Premium plan for $13 per month. You can also prepay for a one-year subscription upfront, which saves you $3 per month on both plans. There’s also a one-week free trial and you’ll get a 50% discount on any monthly plan if you’re a student.
MagellanTV: From $2 a month
Sign up through StackSocial and you can score a one-year subscription for $30, a two-year subscription for just $60, or three years for $72, saving you up to 59%. You can also ditch the yearly memberships and get a lifetime subscription for just $140.
Hulu and Spotify student bundle: $6 a month
This bundle includes Hulu with ads and also comes with a one-month free trial. Spotify works with SheerID to verify that you’re eligible. You will need to verify eligibility every 12 months, with the offer available for a total of four years.
Peacock Premium: From $6 per month
Hulu: $2 a month for students
Disney Plus Basic: Free for Spectrum users
A Basic-tier Disney Plus subscription is available at no additional cost for Spectrum customers with a TV Select package or higher. More details can be found at Spectrum’s site.
Peacock Premium: Free for Comcast and Instacart subscribers
Curiosity Stream: $150 for a lifetime subscription
You can save $250 on Curiosity Stream. A lifetime subscription usually costs $400 but subscribers can now buy one for $150.
What is the best streaming service deal right now?
Ultimately, the best streaming service deal will depend on the content you want to watch. The Trio Basic subscription — which bundles Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO Max — is an excellent value. Combining three popular services for as little as $20 a month, you’ll get a variety of shows and movies for less.
How we choose streaming service deals at CNET
This list features several straightforward streaming deals that include temporary discounts for new or returning subscribers. These offers aren’t the only way to score some savings. We’ve also included plenty of other ways to stretch your budget for streaming, including discounted student subscriptions, annual plan savings and bundle offers that combine multiple services. Some of these offers may not technically qualify as a “deal,” but they’re among the most consistent ways to get a streaming subscription for less.
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