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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with a massive library of TV series, ...
Hulu is a leading premium streaming service offering next-day access to current TV shows from major ...
Amazon Prime Video offers a vast selection of popular movies, TV shows, and award-winning Amazon Ori...
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ...
Max (formerly HBO Max) brings together HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim, plus ...
Apple TV+ is a premium streaming service featuring exclusive Apple Original shows and movies. Known ...
Paramount+ is the home of CBS, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures. It fea...
YouTube TV is a premier live TV streaming service offering 100+ channels including local networks, n...
Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service, offering hits from NBC, Bravo, USA Network, and extensi...
Discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription service. It features favorites from...
| Service | Monthly Price | Rating | Video Quality | Simultaneous Streams | Downloads | Ads | Free Trial | Launch Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Netflix
Netflix, Inc. |
$6.99 | 4.8★ | Up to 4K UHD | 4 | 30 days | 2007 | ||
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Hulu
The Walt Disney Company |
$7.99 | 4.4★ | Up to 4K UHD | 2 | 30 days | 2007 | ||
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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon.com, Inc. |
$8.99 | 4.3★ | 4K UHD / HDR10+ | 3 | 30 days | 2011 | ||
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Disney+
The Walt Disney Company |
FREE | 4.6★ | 4K UHD / IMAX Enhanced | 4 | 7 days | 2019 | ||
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Max (HBO)
Warner Bros. Discovery |
FREE | 4.7★ | 4K UHD (Ultimate) | 2 | - | 2020 | ||
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Apple TV+
Apple Inc. |
$9.99 | 4.5★ | 4K UHD / Dolby Vision | 6 | 7 days | 2019 | ||
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Paramount+
Paramount Global |
FREE | 4.1★ | 4K UHD / Dolby Vision | 3 | 7 days | 2021 | ||
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YouTube TV
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$82.99 | 4.8★ | 1080p / 4K (Add-on) | 3 | - | 2017 | ||
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Peacock Premium
Comcast (NBCUniversal) |
FREE | 4.2★ | Up to 4K | 3 | - | 2020 | ||
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Discovery+
Warner Bros. Discovery |
$4.99 | 4.4★ | 4K UHD | 4 | - | 2021 | ||
| ESPN+ | FREE | - | HD | Multiple | - | - | ||
| Showtime | $10.99 | - | HD | Multiple | - | - | ||
| AMC+ | FREE | - | HD | Multiple | - | - |
Engineering Note: While price is important, the quality of the stream (bitrate) determines the actual value of 4K tiers. We analyze the delivery infrastructure of major providers below.
Most "4K" streams are not created equal. Our infrastructure analysis shows significant variance in average bitrates:
For home theater enthusiasts, audio delivery is critical. Platform support varies by device:
| Service | Dolby Atmos | Lossless Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Apple TV+ | High Bitrate | Partial (ALAC) |
| Netflix (Premium) | ||
| Max (Ultimate) | (Select titles) |
From a network engineering perspective, Netflix utilizes its proprietary Open Connect CDN, which caches content directly at ISP data centers. This results in the lowest "Time to First Frame" (TTFF) in the industry, making it the best choice for users with unstable internet connections (DSL/Satellite). Disney+ and Hulu rely more heavily on public CDNs (Akamai/Fastly), which may result in higher latency during peak viewing hours (8pm-10pm EST).
Streaming service prices in 2025 range from free with ads to $82.99/month for premium tiers.
| Service | Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| Netflix | $84 |
| Hulu | $96 |
| Amazon Prime Video | $108 |
| Disney+ | FREE |
| Max (HBO) | FREE |
| Apple TV+ | $120 |
| Paramount+ | FREE |
| YouTube TV | $996 |
| Peacock Premium | FREE |
| Discovery+ | $60 |
| ESPN+ | FREE |
| Showtime | $132 |
| AMC+ | FREE |
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