Every week brings a new must-watch show. And somehow, it always lives on a different streaming service. Before long, you’re paying for five subscriptions and wondering where your paycheck went.
The good news? You don’t have to cancel everything to save money. Right now, there are some genuinely solid deals, bundles, and student discounts that can slash your monthly streaming costs without cutting your content options. Here’s what’s worth grabbing.
The Best Streaming Bundle Saves 42%
If you want the single best value in streaming right now, the Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle is hard to beat.
The ad-supported version starts at just $20 a month. That’s three major services, thousands of shows and movies, for less than what most people pay for one premium plan. You’re saving about $15 a month compared to subscribing separately.
Want to go ad-free? That version runs $33 a month, still a $23 monthly discount. For most households, this bundle covers the vast majority of what they actually want to watch.
Live TV Services Are Offering Real Discounts
Live TV streaming isn’t cheap. But several providers are running introductory deals that make it easier to try them out.
YouTube TV normally costs $83 a month, which is steep. Right now, new subscribers get $23 off for the first two months, dropping it to $60. There’s also a 21-day free trial, which is plenty of time to decide if it’s worth keeping.
Sling TV is even more aggressive. The Total TV plan, which includes more than 65 channels of sports, entertainment, news, and kids’ shows, runs just $30 for your first month. That’s $31 off the regular price. Sling also offers a $5 day pass and a three-month prepay deal for $50, which works out to about $17 a month.
Fubo starts at $46 a month for new subscribers right now, with discounts ranging from $10 to $30 off depending on the plan. The Elite with Sports Plus plan also throws in a free Apple TV 4K, a $129 device, for members who choose a six-month subscription.
Starz Is Almost Free Right Now
Starz normally costs $11 a month, which feels hard to justify for most people. But two current deals make it much more reasonable.
New subscribers can get their first three months for $3 a month, which is a 73% discount. If you’re confident you’ll stick around, prepaying for a full year drops the price all the way to $2 a month. That’s genuinely cheap for a service with solid movie and original series content.
Student Deals That Seriously Cut Costs
If you’re in school, streaming services want your business badly enough to offer some surprisingly good discounts.
Hulu drops to $2 a month for college students on the ad-supported plan. That’s $8 less than the standard price. The Hulu and Spotify student bundle goes for $7 a month and covers both services together, saving you up to $18 a month compared to separate subscriptions. Spotify uses SheerID to verify eligibility, and you can use the offer for up to four years total.
Peacock Premium comes in at $6 a month for students in their first year, and teachers can get it for $7 a month ongoing. Paramount Plus offers 50% off any monthly plan for students, which works out to $4.50 for the Essential plan or $7 for the Premium ad-free version.
Free Streaming Through Your Internet or Grocery Provider
This one surprises a lot of people. Some services are completely free if you already pay for certain providers.
Spectrum customers with a TV Select package or higher get Disney Plus Basic at no extra cost. That’s a $12-a-month value included in a package many households already have.
Comcast Xfinity internet customers on gigabit or higher plans get Peacock Premium free for two years. Instacart Plus members also get Peacock included with their membership.
If you’re already paying for either of these services, it’s worth logging in and activating what you’re owed.
Niche Services Worth Considering at Steep Discounts
For documentary lovers, MagellanTV is running some strong long-term deals through StackSocial. A one-year subscription runs $30, two years costs $60, and a lifetime subscription is available for $150. The per-month cost at the two-year plan works out to about $2.50, which is almost nothing for a dedicated documentary service.
Curiosity Stream’s lifetime subscription drops the price to $150, down from the usual $400. That’s a 62% savings and eliminates the monthly bill entirely for anyone who watches regularly.
Paramount Plus Annual Plans Save You Money Every Year
Paramount Plus charges $9 a month for the ad-supported Essential plan and $14 a month for the ad-free Premium plan. But prepaying for a full year on either plan saves you $4 a month.
There’s also a one-week free trial if you want to test it before committing. Between live NFL and Champions League games, Paramount originals, and the full CBS library, it covers a lot of ground for the price.
Which Deal Should You Actually Grab?
The right answer depends entirely on what you watch. But if you’re trying to cover the most content for the least money, the Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max Trio Basic bundle at $20 a month is the strongest starting point for most people.
From there, layer in a discounted live TV service if you want sports and news, or a niche documentary service if that’s your thing. And always check whether your internet provider or other subscriptions already include something you’re paying for separately.
Streaming has gotten expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. A little bit of planning right now can easily save you $20 to $40 a month without giving up anything you actually care about watching.
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