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    Streaming Services Compared: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and More

    Find the right streaming service (or combination) for your entertainment needs and budget.

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    The major services

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    Netflix ($7.99-$22.99/month): huge library, strong originals. Hulu ($9.99-$17.99/month): next-day TV episodes, some live TV. Disney+ ($9.99-$15.99/month): Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic.
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    More options

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    Amazon Prime Video (included with $14.99/month Prime): good originals, rent/buy other movies. Max ($9.99-$16.99/month): HBO content, DC, Warner Bros. Apple TV+ ($9.99/month): award-winning originals, smaller library.
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    Free streaming options

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    Tubi, Pluto TV, and Freevee offer free streaming with ads. YouTube has enormous free content. Your local library may offer free access to Kanopy for documentaries and indie films.
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    How to watch

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    Smart TVs have streaming apps built in. Streaming devices (Roku $29, Fire Stick $29, Apple TV $129, Chromecast $29) add streaming to any TV with HDMI. You can also watch on phones, tablets, and computers.
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    Bundles save money

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    Disney Bundle: Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ from $16.99/month. Apple One: Apple TV+, Music, Arcade, and iCloud+ from $19.95/month. Look for bundles included with your phone plan (T-Mobile includes Netflix, some plans).
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    How to choose

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    Try free trials first (most offer 7 days). You don't need all services at once — subscribe to one, watch what you want, cancel, try another. No contracts or cancellation fees.
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    Manage your subscriptions

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    Keep track of what you're paying. iPhone: Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Android: Google Play > Subscriptions. Cancel services you haven't used in a month.
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    Sharing and family plans

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    Most services offer family/household plans. Netflix Standard allows 2 screens simultaneously. Disney+ allows 4 screens. Set up profiles for each family member to get personalized recommendations.

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