Streaming Wars Tracker
Every major streaming service, every current plan, and what they charged when the streaming wars were just heating up. Updated March 2026.
Breaking (Mar 2026): Netflix raised all U.S. tiers again — ads $8.99, standard $19.99, premium $26.99. The average American household spent $278.50/month on streaming and connected TV in 2025. Below: ad-supported and ad-free tiers, 2019 baseline prices where applicable, and percent change. For the full analysis — bundles, service breakdowns, and what's next — see Streaming Prices in 2026.
| Service | With Ads | Ad-Free (Standard) | Ad-Free (Premium) | 2019 Starting Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | $8.99/mo | $19.99/mo | $26.99/mo | $8.99/mo | +200% (premium) |
| Disney+ | $9.99/mo | $15.99/mo | $18.99/mo | $6.99/mo | +172% (ad-free) |
| HBO Max | $10.99/mo | $18.49/mo | $22.99/mo | $14.99/mo (HBO Now) | +53% |
| Hulu | $7.99/mo | $17.99/mo | — | $5.99/mo | +200% (ad-free) |
| Amazon Prime Video | $8.99/mo (standalone) | $11.99/mo (standalone) | Incl. Prime ($14.99/mo) | Incl. Prime ($12.99/mo) | +15% |
| Apple TV+ | No ads | $12.99/mo | — | $4.99/mo | +160% |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo (Select) | $10.99/mo (Premium) | $16.99/mo (Plus) | N/A (2020) | — |
| Paramount+ | $8.99/mo | $13.99/mo | — | N/A (2021) | — |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | — | — | $4.99/mo | +140% |
| Spotify | Free (ads) | $12.99/mo (Individual) | $22/mo (Family) | $9.99/mo | +30% |
| YouTube TV | — | $82.99/mo | — | $49.99/mo | +66% |
| Hulu + Live TV | $90/mo | $100/mo | — | $44.99/mo | +100% |
How much does Netflix cost in 2026?
As of March 2026 Netflix offers three tiers: with ads at $8.99/mo, ad-free standard at $19.99/mo, and ad-free premium (4K, more screens) at $26.99/mo. Extra-member fees: $6.99 (ad-supported primary plan) and $9.99 (ad-free primary plan). Details: Netflix price hikes (March 2026).
What is the cheapest streaming service in 2026?
The lowest-cost paid options in 2026 include Netflix with ads ($8.99/mo), Hulu with ads ($7.99/mo), Peacock Select ($7.99/mo), and Apple TV+ ($12.99/mo, no ad tier). Spotify and others offer free ad-supported tiers.
How much has Disney+ increased in price?
Disney+ launched at $6.99/month in November 2019. As of 2026 the ad-free plan is $18.99/mo — a 172% increase. The ad-supported tier is $9.99/mo (up from $7.99 after the October 2025 hike).
Disney Bundle (Disney+ + Hulu + ESPN+)
With ads: $16.99/mo · Without ads: $29.99/mo
Disney + Hulu
With ads: $12.99/mo · Without ads: $19.99/mo
Disney + Hulu + HBO Max
With ads: $20/mo · Without ads: $33/mo
Comcast StreamSaver (customers only)
Netflix (ads) + Peacock (ads) + Apple TV+: $15/mo
Ad-free standard tier by service. Click a label to show or hide that line. This is the same chart we offer as an embed — get the iframe code on our Charts & data embeds page.
Streaming price history, 2019–2026
Ad-free standard tier · monthly USD · click a service to show/hide