Streaming Cost Comparison Calculator

The average American household spends over $900 per year on streaming and subscription services, often including ones they rarely use. Comparing costs side by side helps you spot redundant services, identify cheaper plan tiers, and make intentional choices about where your money goes each month.

Savings vary widely depending on your cable package and which streaming services you choose. A typical cable + internet bundle runs $150–$200/month, while a curated mix of streaming services plus internet-only costs can run $80–$120/month — saving many households $600–$1,000 per year.

The prices reflect current standard retail rates for each platform's most popular plans. Streaming services do adjust pricing periodically, so always verify the current rate on each platform's website before making a final decision. Promotional or bundled rates are not included.

Most major streaming platforms offer annual billing at a 10–20% discount compared to paying month-to-month. For example, if you subscribe to three services totaling $40/month, switching all to annual billing could save you $60–$96 per year. Our calculator applies an approximate 15% discount when you select annual billing.

Bundles like the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ combo can offer significant savings over subscribing separately — sometimes 30–40% less. However, bundles only make sense if you actually use all included services. Use this calculator to compare the bundle cost against the individual prices to see if it's worth it for you.

Sling TV's Orange or Blue plan ($40/month) is typically the most affordable live TV streaming option, offering 30–45 channels. YouTube TV and FuboTV offer more comprehensive channel lineups but at higher price points ($65–$75/month). An indoor antenna can also provide free local broadcast channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.

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The calculator covers the most popular streaming platforms in the US. For services not listed — such as Shudder, Crunchyroll, or BritBox — note their monthly cost separately and add it to the monthly streaming total shown in your results to get a complete picture of your spending.