How to Manage Your Streaming Subscriptions

Streaming subscriptions can quietly add up. If you have Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Peacock, Paramount+, and Spotify, you could be paying over $100 per month. Reviewing and managing these subscriptions saves real money.

Start by listing everything you pay for. Check your credit card or bank statements for recurring charges. Common streaming services and their approximate 2026 prices: Netflix ($7-23/month), Hulu ($8-18/month), Disney+ ($8-14/month), Max ($10-17/month), Amazon Prime ($15/month includes shipping), Apple TV+ ($10/month), Peacock ($8-14/month), Paramount+ ($6-13/month), and Spotify ($12/month).

On iPhone, check your subscriptions: Settings → your name → Subscriptions. On Android: Google Play Store → your profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions.

To decide what to keep: check which services you actually used in the past month. If you have not opened an app in 30+ days, consider canceling. You can always re-subscribe later.

Consider rotating services — subscribe to one for a month, watch what you want, cancel, then subscribe to another. This works well for services with shows that release all episodes at once. Some services offer annual plans that save 15-20% over monthly payments.