Cheapest streaming services (November 2026)
What is the cheapest streaming service?
The cheapest major paid plans are Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Select, Paramount+ Essential and Prime Video standalone, all at $8.99 a month. The cheapest ad-free plan among the big services is Paramount+ Premium at $13.99.
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Top picks
1. Paramount+
From $8.99/mo
$8.99 with ads, $13.99 mostly ad-free: the lowest ad-free price in our list.
Visit Paramount+How do the picks compare?
| Service | From | Local channels |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | $8.99 | Premium includes your live local CBS station. |
| Netflix | $8.99 | No local channels. |
| Peacock | $8.99 | Premium Plus includes your live local NBC station in most markets. |
| Prime Video | $8.99 | No local channels. |
| HBO Max | $10.99 | No local channels. |
Rotating services (subscribe for a month, cancel, switch) usually saves more than any single cheap plan.
How was this researched?
This page is research-based, not a hands-on test. Prices and plan details come from each provider's own pricing or help pages, checked on the date shown. Feature and sports details come from provider pages and published news reports, which are linked. We do not assign star ratings. Read how we research.