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Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 1 month ago (2026-07-15)
7 options

OUR PICK · 7 tested

Best overall

Apple TV+

Selective viewers happy paying $12.99/month for a small library where the hit rate per title is high and everything streams in 4K with no ads. New Apple device buyers get 3 months free.

SCORE8.4STRONG
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. Apple TV+ is the only service here that is ad-free by default
Up to 6 simultaneous streams shared across an Apple Family Sharing group

ALSO WORTH IT

SCORE6.2FAIR
Best for original

Netflix

Heavy TV watchers who want the deepest library of exclusive originals. Netflix has more original hits than any other service, starting at $8.99/month with ads.

SCORE7.4STRONG
Best for families

Disney+

Families with kids or Marvel and Star Wars fans who want every film and series in those universes. The Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle at $19.99/month with ads is strong value if you'd use two of the three.

All streaming services · 7 options
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MIN SCORE
Netflix
The largest original content library in streaming
monthly cost4.0
original10.0
simultaneous streams5.0
4k7.0
ads5.0
6.2Open →
Disney+
Every Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney title in one place
monthly cost7.0
original8.0
simultaneous streams7.0
4k9.0
ads6.0
7.4Open →
Hulu
Next-day network TV plus FX originals
monthly cost6.0
original7.0
simultaneous streams7.0
4k6.0
ads4.0
6.0Open →
Max
The complete HBO back catalog plus Warner Bros. films
monthly cost5.0
original9.0
simultaneous streams6.0
4k7.0
ads6.0
6.6Open →
Peacock
Exclusive NFL playoff games and Premier League in one subscription
monthly cost8.0
original5.0
simultaneous streams7.0
4k5.0
ads7.0
6.4Open →
Apple TV+
Every title in 4K Dolby Vision, zero ads, six simultaneous streams
monthly cost7.0
original7.0
simultaneous streams8.0
4k10.0
ads10.0
8.4Open →
Paramount+
NFL on CBS, UEFA soccer, and Showtime dramas under $14/month
monthly cost9.0
original6.0
simultaneous streams6.0
4k6.0
ads5.0
6.4Open →
LEADERBOARD · OVERALL SCORE
#NAMESCORE
1Apple TV+8.4
2Disney+7.4
3Max6.6
4Peacock6.4
5Paramount+6.4
6Netflix6.2
7Hulu6.0
WHAT MOVED
Apple TV+, Initial publish
8.48.4
2 months ago
MOST RECENT CHANGE
Apple TV+, Initial publish
8.48.4

Initial research and scoring published for 7 options in Streaming Services.

How we score streaming services
Monthly Cost & Tiers

What you 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 on this service. 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, which tier unlocks it, and whether HDR or Dolby Vision is included.

Ads & Ad-Free Options

Whether you have to watch ads, how much it costs to remove them, and whether any tier is fully ad-free.

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