Streaming services reviews

We cover the streaming services US viewers actually use: Hulu, YouTube TV, FuboTV, Sling TV, Paramount+, Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi, and the legacy on-demand giants like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video.

Where to start

Never had streaming before? Read:

• Best streaming service combo for cord-cutters 2026 (coming soon).
• Cord cutting from scratch (coming soon).

Already have one and looking for a specific service? Go to the review.

Live TV streaming services

YouTube TV — Most popular cable replacement

• $82.99/month (as of 2026).
• 100+ channels.
• Unlimited cloud DVR (9-month retention).
• 6 accounts per household.
• 4K Plus add-on for some channels ($19.99/mo).

The most-used cable replacement in the US. NFL Sunday Ticket is exclusive here (~$378 add-on for the season).

YouTube TV review (coming soon). YouTube TV free trial guide.

Hulu Live TV — Bundle option

• $82.99/month with Disney+/ESPN+ bundle ($95.99 ad-free).
• 95+ channels.
• Unlimited cloud DVR.
• Strong on-demand library.

Best if you want live TV + Disney+ + on-demand all in one. Hulu Live TV review (coming soon).

FuboTV — Sports focus

• $84.99/month Pro plan.
• 200+ channels with sports emphasis.
• DVR included.

The choice for sports fans (soccer, NFL, college football, ACC Network). FuboTV review (coming soon). FuboTV free trial.

Sling TV — Cheapest live option

• Orange or Blue: $40/month.
• Orange + Blue: $55/month.
• 30-50 channels depending on plan.

The cheapest live TV option, but you sacrifice channel count. Good for budget-conscious. Sling TV review (coming soon).

Philo

• $28/month.
• Entertainment-only (no sports or news).

Cheapest if you don't need sports. Philo review (coming soon).

Frndlytv

• $8.99/month basic.
• 40+ family-friendly channels.

Niche but real audience. Hallmark Channel, Game Show Network, etc.

On-demand services

Netflix

Still the foundation. $7.99/month (ads) to $24.99/month (Premium). Read:

• Netflix subscription guide 2026 (coming soon).
• Best Netflix shows 2026 (coming soon).
• How to cancel Netflix (coming soon).

Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ bundle

The Disney bundle is the value play. $14.99/month (basic) gets you all three.

Max (formerly HBO Max)

$9.99/mo with ads, $16.99 without. Premier movies, HBO classics, DC, Studio Ghibli.

• Max review 2026 (coming soon).
• Max free trial 2026.

Amazon Prime Video

Included with $14.99/mo Prime membership. Strong original catalog (The Boys, Reacher, Fallout).

Paramount+

$5.99/mo essential, $11.99 with Showtime. NFL on CBS, Star Trek, Yellowstone universe spinoffs.

• Paramount+ free trial.

Peacock

$7.99/mo Premium, $13.99 ad-free. Sunday Night Football, NBC shows, original films.

Free options

• Pluto TV — 250+ free live channels with ads.
• Tubi — large free movie and series catalog.
• Freevee (Amazon) — free with ads, decent originals.
• Plex Live TV — free OTA + free streaming channels.

We rank free vs paid in our best free streaming services 2026 guide (coming soon).

Comparisons

• Hulu vs YouTube TV — head-to-head, the two biggest.
• FuboTV vs YouTube TV — for sports fans.
• Sling vs FuboTV — value vs sports.
• Netflix vs Max vs Disney+ — for on-demand only.

Subscription management

• Cancel YouTube TV (coming soon).
• Cancel Hulu (coming soon).
• Cancel FuboTV (coming soon).
• Cancel Netflix (coming soon).
• Cancel Disney+ (coming soon).

The VPN angle for US viewers

If you travel internationally and want to keep watching US services, you need a VPN with US servers. Best VPN for streaming explains which work with which service.

If you're a Spanish speaker in the US and want access to Spanish-only content (Tubi Español, certain Telemundo content), a VPN can also help. We cover this angle for our Spanish-language readers as well.