Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max—these tend to be the main players, and while each one of them is somewhat comparable cost-wise, there are a few other advantages and disadvantages to consider, too.
With more than 200 million subscribers, Netflix is hands down the benchmark for where to begin if you’re new to streaming, but it also tends to stay in the picture long after viewers venture to other streaming sites, too.
Standard: The most popular Netflix plan is the standard.
Disney Plus caused a stir among the streaming sites , Disney Plus also has a GroupWatch feature that allows family members and friends in different households to host watching parties at the same time.
However, there are more tiers to the bundle, too: For $20 per month, you can get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and ad-free Hulu; for $73 per month, you can get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu Basic and Hulu Live; and for $79 per month, you can get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and ad-free Hulu and Hulu.
HBO Max is home to Cartoon Network shows, DC Comics, Adult Swim, Studio Ghibli, Sesame Workshop, Looney Toons and Crunchyroll, as well as the HBO originals With 17 million accounts and counting, HBO Max also just got more accessible this past June, when the streaming service unveiled a new, less expensive, ad-supported tier for those on a budget.
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