Cheapest Streaming Services Ranked (2026)
Every major US streaming service ranked cheapest to most expensive, as of . Prices shown are standard monthly rates. No annual plans or promotional pricing.
| # | Service | With Ads | Ad-Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netflix | |||
| 2 | Paramount+ | |||
| 3 | Prime Video | |||
| 4 | HBO Max | |||
| 5 | Peacock | |||
| 6 | Disney+ | |||
| 7 | Hulu | |||
| 8 | Apple TV |
Sorted by cheapest available plan. Prices are for the US market, monthly billing, as of . Annual plans cost less. See each service page for full pricing history. Peacock also offers a Select plan at $7.99/mo, but it provides access to a limited content library and is excluded from this comparison for that reason.
Frequently asked questions about streaming service prices
What is the cheapest streaming service in 2026?
Netflix, Paramount+ and Prime Video are tied as the cheapest streaming services, each starting at $8.99/month for their ad-supported plan as of June 2026.
Which streaming service has the best value?
"Best value" depends on what you watch. For the lowest price, Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video all start at $8.99/month. If you want no ads, Apple TV offers the lowest ad-free price at $12.99/month.
Which streaming service is the most expensive?
Netflix is the most expensive, with its top-tier plan costing $26.99/month as of June 2026.
Do all streaming services offer an ad-supported plan?
Most do. Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Disney+, Hulu all offer ad-supported tiers. Apple TV does not.