Your Streaming Bill Is Probably Higher Than It Should Be. Here’s How You Can Pay Less and Watch More
New releases keep coming nonstop, but you can cut the cost without cutting your watch list.
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Keeping up withTV shows and movies right now can feel like a full-time job. Every week there's a new breakout series, movie release or returning favorites -- and more often than not, it's on a differentstreaming service. Before long, you're subscribed to three, four or five services, each charging its own monthly or annual fee.
Those subscriptions add up quickly, but paying full price isn't your only option. We've sorted through the fine print and current offers to highlight the smartest ways to save on streaming right now. If you're trying to broaden your entertainment lineup without blowing your budget, these strategies can help you keep more of your money while still keeping up.
With many combined years of experience covering services and tech, CNET's resident streaming experts, alongside members of CNET's dedicated deals team, bring you the best offers and help you make the most of your budget for streaming services. The bargains below include monthly discounts, bundle offers and price cuts for students. We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so check back often.
Best streaming service deals
A standard Starz subscription is $11 per month but there are plenty of ways to sign up for less right now. New subscribers can get their first three months for just $3 per month, which is a 73% discount. You can also prepay for an entire year upfront for just $24, dropping the price to just $2 per month.
YouTube TV isCNET's top pick for the overall cable alternative available. It's pricey at $83 per month, but right now, new subscribers will get $23 off their first two months, which brings the price down to $60. You can also try it free for 21 days, which is plenty of time to see if you want to commit.
Sling is one of thebest live TV services available, and it has a few subscriptions to choose from. Right now, the Total TV plan includes more than 65 channels of sports, entertainment, news and kids' shows. It's only $30 your first month, saving you $31.
Sling is also offering a day pass for just $5 or a 3-month prepay-and-save deal that's only $50.
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Fubo has a number of options, which start at $56 per month. Right now, new subscribers can get $10 off a Sports and News subscription, $25 off a Pro subscription, and $30 off Elite with Sports Plus subscription, knocking the costs down to $46, $49 and $54, respectively, for the first month.
Elite with Sports Plus members who choose a six-month subscription also get a free Apple TV 4K (a $129 value) with the purchase.
The $36-a-month subscription gives you access to the ad-supported versions of all three streaming services.Combine your accounts on your desktop if you're already signed up.
It starts at $20 a month for the ad-supported subscriptions, saving you about $15 a month. For the ad-free experience, the price increases to $33 a month, a $23 monthly discount.
Paramount Plus has an ad-supported Essential plan for $9 per month or an ad-free Premium plan for $14 per month. You can also prepay for a one-year subscription upfront, which saves you $4 per month on both plans. There's a one-week free trial, and you'll get a50% discount on any monthly plan if you're a student.
Sign up through StackSocial, and you can score a one-year subscription for $30, a two-year subscription for just $60 or three years for $72, saving you up to 59%. You can also ditch the yearly memberships and get a lifetime subscription for just $150.
This bundle includes Hulu with ads and also comes with a one-month free trial. Spotify works with SheerID to verify that you're eligible. You will need to verify eligibility every 12 months, with the offer available for a total of four years.
You can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just$7 per month if you're a teacher. If you're a student, you can score thesubscription for $6 per month for the first year.
College students who don't want theSpotify bundle (above) can get ad-supportedHulu for $2 a month. Hulu similarly uses SheerID to verify eligibility, with more details available on Hulu's site.
A Basic-tierDisney Plus subscription is available at no additional cost for Spectrum customers with a TV Select package or higher. More details can be found atSpectrum's site.
Comcast includes afree two-year Peacock Premium subscription for allXfinity internet customers who subscribe to gigabit or higher speed service. Peacock is also now available toInstacart Plus members.
You can save $250 onCuriosity Stream. A lifetime subscription usually costs $400 but subscribers can now buy one for $150.
What is the best streaming service deal right now?
Ultimately, the best streaming service deal will depend on the content you want to watch. TheTrio Basic subscription -- which bundles Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO Max -- is an excellent value. Combining three popular services for as little as $20 a month, you'll get a variety of shows and movies for less.
How we choose streaming service deals at CNET
This list features several straightforward streaming deals that include temporary discounts for new or returning subscribers. These offers aren't the only way to score some savings. We've also included plenty of other ways to stretch your budget for streaming, including discounted student subscriptions, annual plan savings and bundle offers that combine multiple services. Some of these offers may not technically qualify as a "deal," but they're among the most consistent ways to get a streaming subscription for less.
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