Best Of 2026

Best Streaming & Video Subscriptions — Ranked

We ranked every streaming & video subscription by value, cancellation ease, and retention offer likelihood. Our scoring considers how easy each service is to cancel, how likely you are to get a discount if you try, and whether the community thinks it's worth the money. Here are the results.

1

NOW TV

£9.99/mo
Difficulty:
high offer chanceBorderlineFree trial

Good for Sky content without full commitment, but pricey.

2

Netflix

£10.99/mo
Difficulty:
medium offer chanceWorth it

Extensive catalog of movies and series, including exclusive content.

3

Disney+

£7.99/mo
Difficulty:
high offer chanceWorth it

Great for families with kids and Marvel, Star Wars fans.

4

Apple TV+

£8.99/mo
Difficulty:
high offer chanceBorderlineFree trial

Limited original content library, but high quality.

5

Paramount+

£6.99/mo
Difficulty:
medium offer chanceWorth itFree trial

Great for exclusive CBS content and classic movies

6

MUBI

£11.99/mo
Difficulty:
medium offer chance
7

Hulu

$9.99/mo
Difficulty:
high offer chance
8

Prime Video

£8.99/mo
Difficulty:
medium offer chanceWorth itFree trialStudent discount

Great additional benefit with Amazon Prime, diverse content.

9

BritBox

£5.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
10

Shudder

£5.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
11

Hayu

£6.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
12

Curiosity Stream

$4.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
13

Viki

£5.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
14

Acorn TV

£6.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
15

Peacock

$7.99/mo
Difficulty:
medium offer chance
16

Discovery+

£6.99/mo
Difficulty:
medium offer chance
17

Digital Theatre

£9.99/mo
Difficulty:
medium offer chance
18

Crunchyroll

£7.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
19

MGM+

$6.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
20

Sky TV

£26.00/mo
Difficulty:
high offer chanceBorderline

Expensive compared to streaming-only alternatives, but unmatched for live sport and premium channels

21

DAZN

£14.99/mo
Difficulty:
low offer chance
22

TNT Sports

£29.99/mo
Difficulty:
medium offer chance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best streaming & video subscription in 2026?

Based on our ranking of value, cancellation ease, and retention offer likelihood, NOW TV comes out on top. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs and budget.

Which streaming & video subscription is the best value?

Curiosity Stream at $4.99/mo is the most affordable option. But value depends on what you actually use — a more expensive service you use daily may be better value than a cheap one you forget about.

How do we rank streaming & video subscriptions?

Our ranking considers cancellation difficulty (easier is better), retention offer likelihood (higher chance of getting a discount), available features (free trials, pause options, student discounts), and community verdicts on whether each service is worth the money.