Streaming Services
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Clientele Rated
Best overall
Apple TV+
8.4Small library, but nearly every show is worth watching
monthly cost7.0
original7.0
simultaneous streams8.0
4k10.0
ads10.0
✓Every title streams in 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at no extra charge — there is no lower-quality tier
✓Zero ads on every plan, with no option to add them — Apple TV+ is the only service in this comparison that is 100% ad-free by default
✓Up to 6 simultaneous streams, shared across an Apple Family Sharing group — the most streams per account of any service here
✓New Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV) buyers get 3 free months — effectively free for most Apple households at least once
✓Severance, Slow Horses, and The Morning Show have won or been nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe Awards — the hit rate per title is high
✓Apple One bundle at $19.95/mo adds Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ storage alongside TV+ — strong value if you already pay for Apple Music
Best for original
Netflix
6.2The biggest original content library, at a price
monthly cost4.0
original10.0
simultaneous streams5.0
4k7.0
ads5.0
✓Strongest exclusive original library of any service — Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton, Ozark, and hundreds more are Netflix-only
✓Standard plan at $19.99/mo includes 1080p, 2 streams, and full download access on mobile
✓Premium plan ($26.99/mo) unlocks 4K Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Dolby Atmos audio on supported TVs
✓Ad-supported tier at $8.99/mo still gives you access to the full content library (with some title exceptions)
✓Mobile downloads available on Standard and Premium, so you can watch offline on a plane or commute
✓Netflix releases full seasons at once on most originals — no waiting week to week
Best for 4k
Disney+
7.4Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar — and not much else
monthly cost7.0
original8.0
simultaneous streams7.0
4k9.0
ads6.0
✓Every Marvel Cinematic Universe film and Disney+ original series (Andor, Loki, The Mandalorian) lives here exclusively
✓4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are included even on the $11.99/mo ad-supported plan — you don't have to upgrade for picture quality
✓Up to 4 simultaneous streams per account, which is more than Netflix's Standard plan allows
✓The Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle at $19.99/mo with ads gives you three services for roughly the price of one Netflix Standard plan
✓Entire Disney and Pixar film catalog goes back decades — strong content depth for families and kids
✓Up to 10 mobile device downloads per title for offline viewing
All streaming services · 7 options
Netflix
The biggest original content library, at a price
monthly cost4.0
original10.0
simultaneous streams5.0
4k7.0
ads5.0
6.2Open →
Disney+
Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar — and not much else
monthly cost7.0
original8.0
simultaneous streams7.0
4k9.0
ads6.0
7.4Open →
Hulu
Next-day network TV plus solid originals, Disney-owned
monthly cost6.0
original7.0
simultaneous streams7.0
4k6.0
ads4.0
6.0Open →
Max
HBO prestige TV plus Warner Bros. movies and Discovery
monthly cost5.0
original9.0
simultaneous streams6.0
4k7.0
ads6.0
6.6Open →
Peacock
The only streamer with NFL, Premier League, and a free tier
monthly cost8.0
original5.0
simultaneous streams7.0
4k5.0
ads7.0
6.4Open →
Apple TV+
Small library, but nearly every show is worth watching
monthly cost7.0
original7.0
simultaneous streams8.0
4k10.0
ads10.0
8.4Open →
Paramount+
Sports, CBS, and Showtime dramas for under $12/mo
monthly cost9.0
original6.0
simultaneous streams6.0
4k6.0
ads5.0
6.4Open →
Leaderboard · Overall score
| # | Name | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple TV+ | Someone who just bought a new Apple device and gets 3 months free — or a selective viewer happy paying $9.99/mo for a small library where almost nothing is filler. | 8.4 |
| 2 | Disney+ | Families with kids, or Marvel/Star Wars fans who want every film and series in those universes in one place for $14/mo or less. | 7.4 |
| 3 | Max | Anyone who wants the deepest catalog of prestige drama — HBO's back catalog (The Sopranos, The Wire) plus new hits like White Lotus — and doesn't mind paying $16–$20/mo for it. | 6.6 |
| 4 | Peacock | Sports fans who want live NFL Sunday Night Football, Premier League soccer, or WWE without paying for a full cable package — Peacock is the only streamer with all three. | 6.4 |
| 5 | Paramount+ | NFL fans who also want Showtime dramas like Yellowstone and don't want to pay $15+ per month — Paramount+ with Showtime at $11.99/mo covers all of it. | 6.4 |
| 6 | Netflix | Someone who watches a lot of TV and wants one service with the most original hits — and doesn't mind paying $15–$23/month for it. | 6.2 |
| 7 | Hulu | Someone who cut the cable cord but still wants to watch ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS shows the day after they air — without paying for live TV. | 6.0 |
What moved
↑
Apple TV+ — 4K & Video Quality
9.5→10.0
today↑
Disney+ — 4K & Video Quality
8.5→9.0
12 days ago↑
Max — Original & Exclusive Shows
8.5→9.0
25 days agoMost recent change
Apple TV+ — 4K & Video Quality
9.5→10.0
Every single title on Apple TV+ streams in 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at no extra charge — no tier needed, no upcharge, no exceptions.
How we score streaming services
Monthly Cost & Tiers
What you actually pay each month, and whether the cheapest tier is genuinely usable or just a foot-in-the-door for upsells.
Original & Exclusive Shows
The shows and movies you can only watch here — the main reason to subscribe in the first place.
Simultaneous Streams & Sharing
How many people can watch at the same time, and whether you can share your account with people outside your home.
4K & Video Quality
Whether 4K is available, what tier you need to unlock it, and whether HDR or Dolby Vision comes with it.
Ads & Ad-Free Options
Whether you have to watch ads, how much it costs to remove them, and whether any tier is genuinely ad-free.
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