No worries; we’ve tried all of them so you don’t have to.
These recommended services are available in a web client and on many devices.
Best for Live TV: Hulu + Live TV
65+ channels, including sports and news.
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Currently shows and original content.
Record live TV with 50 included hours of storage.
Customize your experience by purchasing add-ons.
Fewer channels than competitors like FuboTV.
Worse DVR than competitors like YouTube TV.
Lacks channels like AMC and Comedy Central.
Plans
Hulu is available in a variety of options beyond just with or without ads.
The following chart summarizes them, along with their monthly costs.
How many shows can you watch at once?
Both plans support up to two screens.
Where does it work?
CheckHulu’s official compatibility listto check that your equipment is supported.
What’s the takeaway?
Best for New Stuff by Big Stars: Apple TV+
Cheapest streaming service around.
Original content with A-list celebrities.
Smallest library of the bunch.
Offline viewing locked to Apple devices.
A seven-day free trial, then $9.99 a month.
If you buy an Apple gear, Apple may give you a few free months of Apple TV+.
It’s also bundled with an Apple One subscription.
you could stream content on six devices/screens simultaneously.
More of Apple’s original content, likeTed Lasso,Pachinko, andSeverance,has been critically well-received.
Included extras like sports and news programming.
Watch currently airing CBS shows.
Exclusive streaming access to new Paramount movies.
Smaller library compared to Netflix or Hulu.
Offline viewing only available with commercial free plan.
Either plans allows three simultaneous streams.
Rather, Paramount+ focuses on offerings from CBS and CBSN along with CBS Sports HQ and ET Live.
Still, the library is bigger than you’d expect and includesStar Trek: Discoveryand other popular shows.
Lots of original content coming.
Extras like sports and live news.
No 4K or HDR streaming.
Offline viewing locked to Premium Plus plan.
Not much original content current available.
Otherwise, there are two available plans.
you might stream content on three devices simultaneously.
Take a look atPeacock’s official compatibility listto see to it your specific devices are supported before signing up.
Best for Original Content: Netflix
Many acclaimed originals across genres.
Large collection of TV and movies.
Download-supported shows and offline viewing.
4K HDR support for Netflix Originals.
Original content focus over back catalog.
No currently airing TV support.
Many models of each are supported, but be sure to checkNetflix’s compatibility list.
Netflix is unmatched in both quantity and quality of original content online.
Even better are luxury features like4KHDR streaming and the majority ofNetflix Originals are available for offline viewing.
Over the years, many shows have left Netflix to reappear on other sites.
Best for Everything Disney: Disney Plus
Best way to watch Disney content online, period.
Big-budget originals based on Disney properties.
Cheap, and even cheaper if bundled.
Generous with screens and supports 4K HDR.
Limited library compared to services like Netflix.
Before you sign up, best to take a look atDisney+’s official compatibility list.
Disney+ as a streaming service is an excellent value, especially if Disney content is big in your household.
It also has offline viewing, allowing unlimited downloads on up to ten mobile devices.
Best for Anime: Crunchyroll
The best place, hands down, to stream anime.
Robust selection of Asian dramas.
No paying to watch ads.
Dated, clunky interface.
Expensive for what is a relatively small, niche library.
Highest quality offered is 1080p.
All Crunchyroll plans come with a 14-day free trial, but after that you have three options.
Mega Fan: 4.
However, Crunchyroll is still the undisputed king when it comes to streaming anime.
