Relying on a single streaming service doesn’t cut it anymore for the most of us. Even having a few doesn’t guarantee you’ll get to watch everything you want. So it’s important to choose wisely and get the most value you can find. That’s where we come in. We’ve combed through the internet to help you save on bundles, annual packages and more. We’ve even looked for apps or providers that might throw in a subscription service with their own memberships so you can take full advantage of any access to popular streaming services included.
With many combined years of experience covering services and tech, CNET’s resident streaming experts, alongside members of CNET’s dedicated deals team, have searched the web to bring you the best offers and help you make the most of your streaming budget. 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.
Best streaming service deals
A Starz subscription is usually $11 a month, but if you sign up for a year, it’s just $30 total, which drops the price down to less than $3 per month. With a monthly plan, you can get 55% off the first three months, reducing the cost to $5 a month for the first three months. Stream popular shows like Outlander, as well as hit movies like The Exorcist: Believer.
YouTube TV: From $50 for two months
Thanks to its wide channel selection, YouTube TV is one of the best live TV streaming services. If you’re looking to try it, you can sign up for less than usual right now. New subscribers can get 21 days free, and then the first two months for $50 per month.
Sling TV: From $20 per month
Sling TV is one of our favorite live TV streaming services, and now you can sign up for less. Sling offers two subscriptions: Orange, which is focused on sports and family channels, and Blue, which is oriented toward news and entertainment channels. Each typically costs $46 per month, but you can prepay $199 for 5 months and save $6 per month. There are also Orange and Blue (which offers the most channels — 60+– at $61) and Select (which is the most basic option — 10+ channels– at $20).
You can also get subscriptions like Paramount+ with Showtime, AMC Plus and Starz for just $5 for the first month, which is half off the usual price.
Fubo is another live TV streaming service, and though our reviewers found it to be a little lacking in the entertainment department, it is a great value for sports fans. A few plans are available and depend on your location. Memberships start at $85 per month for the Pro plan or $105 per month for the Elite with Sports Plus plan, but when you sign up now, you can try either plan for $30 off the first month. Other plans are available for $5 off the first month. You’ll also get a five-day free trial.
Disney Plus, ESPN and Hulu bundles: From $17 a month
Disney now offers two bundles that can save you money monthly if you’re paying separately for Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu subscriptions. The $30-a-month trio of Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu subscription, which gives you access to the ad-supported versions of all three streaming services. The Trio Premium plan costs $39 a month and gets you ESPN Unlimited with ads and ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu.
Sign up on the Disney Plus website. If you already have a Hulu or ESPN account, you must combine your accounts on your desktop.
Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO Max bundle: From $17 a month
If you prefer fantasy over football, there is also a three-service Disney Plus and Hulu bundle that includes an HBO Max subscription instead of ESPN Plus. There are two versions of this bundle, starting at $17 a month for the ad-supported subscriptions, which saves you $13 a month compared to subscribing separately. If you want the ad-free experience, the price increases to $30 a month, a $22 monthly discount.
Paramount Plus: From $5 a month
Paramount Plus offers two subscriptions. The basic Paramount Plus Essential plan is ad-supported, gives you access to NFL games on CBS and costs $8 a month. There’s also the ad-free Paramount Plus Premium subscription, which allows you to stream CBS live, download shows and movies and get access to the Showtime library for $13 a month. You can save on both plans when you choose an annual subscription, which costs $60 for the Essential plan and $120 for the Showtime bundle.
Right now, you’ll also get a 50% discount on any monthly plan if you’re a student, which drops the Essential subscription to just $3 a month. Also, note that the option to prepay for a year and save isn’t exclusive to Paramount Plus — streaming services such as HBO Max and Hulu also offer discounts if you pay annually.
MagellanTV: From $2 a month
MagellanTV has a huge collection of documentaries, featuring more than 3,000 curated titles ready for your next movie marathon. Sign up through StackSocial and you can score a one-year subscription for $30, a two-year subscription for just $60 or a three-year subscription for $72, which saves you up to 59% and drops the cost down to as little as $2 a month. You can also ditch the annual fees and get the $150 lifetime subscription instead.
Hulu and Spotify student bundle: $6 a month
Students will want to check out Spotify’s Premium Student offer, which combines a $12 monthly Spotify Premium membership with Hulu’s $10 a month ad-supported plan. At just $6 a month, this bundle would save $16 each month and it comes with a one-month free trial. You need to be a student older than 18 who is enrolled at a US Title IV-accredited college or university to qualify, and Spotify works with a third party called SheerID to verify that you’re eligible. You can even get the first month free.
You will need to verify eligibility every 12 months, with the offer available for a total of four years. Full details can be found on Spotify’s site.
Peacock Premium: From $3 per month
Peacock offers three subscription tiers. The ad-supported Select plan starts at $8 per month, the ad-supported Premium plan is $11 per month, and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $17 per month. But when you sign up for a one-year membership, you’ll save about 17% compared to paying monthly. That saves you $16 on a Select membership, $22 on a Premium membership and $34 on a Premium Plus membership.
You can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just $4 per month if you’re a teacher, which is a 50% monthly discount. If you’re a student, you can score the subscription for $3 per month for the first year.
Hulu: $2 a month for students
Disney Plus Basic: $0 for Spectrum users
A Basic-tier Disney Plus subscription is available at no additional cost for Spectrum customers with select Spectrum TV packages. To qualify for this perk, you’ll need to subscribe to a TV Select package or higher. More details can be found at Spectrum’s site.
Peacock Premium: $0 for Comcast and Instacart subscribers
Comcast, which owns Peacock and its parent NBCUniversal, includes a free two-year Peacock Premium subscription for all Xfinity internet customers who subscribe to gigabit or higher speed service. This offer is also open to Diamond- and Platinum-tier Xfinity Rewards members and those with a Now TV subscription. More details can be found on Xfinity’s site.
Peacock is also now available to Instacart Plus members. Users in the US can receive a free Peacock Premium subscription as a membership perk. Instacart Plus costs $10 a month — or $100 a year — and grants members unlimited fast, free delivery on orders over $35. Sign up for Peacock via the Instacart app.
Curiosity Stream: $200 for a lifetime subscription
You can save $200 on Curiosity Stream’s thousands of documentaries. The streaming service, founded by Discovery Communications head John Hendricks, offers an array of content related to science, nature, art, history and more. Viewers can learn about space from Stephen Hawking and explore remote European cities, all from the comfort of their own homes. A lifetime subscription usually costs $400, but subscribers can now buy one for $200.
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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 $17 a month, you’ll get a variety of shows, movies and sports while saving $14 a month compared with the cost of subscribing to each service separately.
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 streaming budget, 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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