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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.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Apps & Services
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    8
    Topics covered
    streaming
    netflix
    hulu
    disney
    entertainment

    In this guide (8 steps):

    1. 1.The major services
    2. 2.More options
    3. 3.Free streaming options
    4. 4.How to watch
    5. 5.Bundles save money
    6. 6.How to choose
    7. 7.Manage your subscriptions
    8. 8.Sharing and family plans
    1

    The major services

    ~15s
    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.
    2

    More options

    ~15s
    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.
    3

    Free streaming options

    ~15s
    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.
    4

    How to watch

    ~15s
    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.
    5

    Bundles save money

    ~15s
    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).
    6

    How to choose

    ~15s
    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.
    7

    Manage your subscriptions

    ~15s
    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.
    8

    Sharing and family plans

    ~15s
    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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