Top 9 Streaming Services of 2023

Streaming services allow you to watch TV anywhere from any device. All you need is access to the internet and a paid subscription. I have listed the top 9 streaming services of 2023 along with their subscription prices and pros/cons.


1. HBO Max 

(With ads: $9.99/month, No ads: $15.99/month, With ads: $99.99/year)

Pro: Award-winning original programming and original news programming

Con: Pricey and content phases out frequently

 2. Hulu

(With ads: $7.99/month, No ads: $12.99/month, First month is free for both)

Pro: Good selection of current TV, inexpensive, and quality original programming

Con: Frequent commercials and an inconsistent selection from older TV seasons

 


3. Netflix

(Basic: $9.99/month, Standard: $15.49/month, Premium: $19.99/month)

Pro: Great selection, optimized interface, and includes biggest shows in streaming

Con: Expensive for 4k, and titles phase out frequently

 4. Disney Plus

(Basic: $6.99/month, Premium: $10.99/month)

Pro: Good originals and UHD resolution options

Con: Gaps in the content lineup

 5. Sling TV

(Sling Blue: $20/month, Sling Orange: $20/month, Sling Orange + Blue: 27.50/month)

Pro: Cheaper than cable and a wide range of content

Con: Occasional pixelated stream with buffering issues and gets expensive with optional packages

 6. Apple TV Plus

($6.99/month)

Pro: Quality over quantity and excellent music documentaries

Con: Not a lot of must-see shows and the web browser app is not great

 7. Peacock

(Premium: $4.99/month, Premium Plus: $9.99/month)

Pro: Classic TV shows, big sports events, and live WWE events

Con: The free tier is missing great movies

 8. Fubo TV

(Pro: $69.99/month, Elite: $79.99/month)

Pro: Lots of channels, niche sports networks, and some 4k content

Con: More expensive than competitors

 9. Prime Video

($14.99/month, $139/year)

Pro: Wide content selection, included with other prime benefits, and good original shows

Con: Not available on some platforms

 

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