Streaming services have almost come full circle: What started as a cheap alternative to cable TV has now become an expensive cultural staple in its own right, as price hikes and crackdowns on password sharing have made keeping multiple streaming services just as expensive, if not more so, than most conventional cable plans. Luckily, there are often discounts, deals, and loopholes to exploit that can make streaming more affordable—and sometimes even free.
The best streaming deals right now
Finding discounts and promotions for streaming services can sometimes be challenging, and when they are available, they're usually only for a brief period. We've compiled a list of the top streaming offers currently available across platforms such as Hulu, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Max. To take advantage of these deals, simply follow our provided links.
This month, Max is offering 45% off the annual subscription so you can stream the 2024 NCAA games. Also, Hulu is offering a free month of both the ads and no-ads subscription.
Amazon Prime Video
No current subscription deals, but you can try a 30-day free trial.
Check out what's new on Prime Video this month, as well as the best shows and movies to watch this week.
AMC+
Verizon customers can bundle ad-free Netflix Premium and AMC+ for $25.99 per month through their free +play account (save $5.99 per month or $71.88 annually).
You can try AMC+ for $5 for the first month through Sling (scroll down to see the deal). You do not need to have a Sling plan to get this deal.
You can also try a seven-day free trial.
Apple TV+
You can get three free months at Best Buy (new or returning subscribers only). If you're not a new or returning customer, you also get three months when you buy an Apple product.
You can get 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ before it becomes $9.99 per month.
You can get a free subscription if you’re a T-Mobile customer with a Go5G Plus plan.
Check out the best original series from Apple TV.
Curiosity Stream
Save $20 when you sign up for a Standard Curiosity Stream annual plan and $50 when you sign up for the Smart Bundle.
DirecTV Stream
You can get three free months of Max, Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and Cinemax with the purchase of the Ultimate package starting at $114.99 per month.
You can get DirecTV Sports Pack free for three months and save $25 per month with a Choice or Ultimate Plan (save $50).
Or, if you want a longer commitment, you can get $300 in Visa Reward cards when you sign up for two years of a Choice package or higher.
Discovery+
Similar to AMC+, Sling offers you a Discovery+ deal through their website. You can get a seven-day free trial without a Sling subscription. You will need to cancel after the trial to avoid being charged $4.99 per month.
Disney+
You can get Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) for $9.99 per month (save $3.70 per month).
You can get Disney+ and Hulu (no ads) for $19.99 per month (save $4.60 per month).
You can get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads) for $14.99 per month (save $6.50 per month).
You can get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (no ads) for $24.99 per month (save $10.20 per month).
Verizon subscribers who have myPlan have the option to include a Disney package, which provides them with Disney+ Premium (without ads), Hulu, and ESPN (with ads) for just $10 monthly (save $8.99 per month).
Check out what's new on Disney+ this month.
FuboTV
Try a seven-day free trial of FuboTV.
If you’re a new subscriber, you get 30 days free of FuboTV Pro if you’re a My Best Buy Plus or Total member (save $74.99).
Just for March, FuboTV is offering $20 off all of their plans.
Hulu
Get an annual plan of Hulu (with ads) for $79.99 instead of $7.99 monthly (save $15.89)
New and eligible returning subscribers can get a 30-day free trial of Hulu's ad-free plan. The subscription will cost you $17.99 per month unless you cancel it.
You can get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads) for $14.99 per month (save $6.50 per month).
Get Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all three with ads) for $76.99 per month.
T-Mobile members can get Hulu at no cost through "Hulu on Us." This makes Hulu the fourth streaming service, alongside Apple TV+, Netflix, and MLB.TV, to be offered for free as part of T-Mobile's "Go5G Next Plan."
Students can get Hulu for $1.99 per month after a 75% discount.
Check out what's new on Hulu this month, as well as the best movies and shows to stream this week.
Max
For a limited time (until April 9 at the time of this writing), Max is offering 40% off their annual plan with or without ads. The plans also come with Max's Sports Add-On option for free so you can enjoy the NCAA games.
You can get Max (with ads) for $69.99 per year (save $4.16 per month).
You can get Max (with no ads) for $110.99 per year (save $6.75 per month).
You can get Max Ultimate (with no ads) for $199.99 per year (save $8.33 per month).
You can try a seven-day free trial with Amazon Prime.
Verizon subscribers who have myPlan have the option to include a Netflix and Max bundle package with ads for just $10 monthly (save $6.98 per month).
Check out what's new on Max this month and the best movies and TV shows to stream this week.
MGM+
You can get six free months when you buy a Fire TV device at Amazon.
Try for free with a seven-day trial.
Netflix
Verizon customers can bundle ad-free Netflix Premium and AMC+ for $25.99 per month through their free +play account (save $5.99 per month or $71.88 annually).
If you’re a Verizon customer, you can get a year of Netflix for free when you buy certain annual subscriptions through +play.
If you’re a Verizon customer, you can get Netflix for a year if you buy an annual subscription to STARZ or AMC+ through +play (save $240 for the year). Read the FAQ here.
Verizon subscribers who have myPlan have the option to include a Netflix and Max bundle package with ads for just $10 monthly (save $6.98 per month).
You can save on Netflix if you’re a T-Mobile customer with a Go5G and Go5G Plus plan (save $9.99 and $15.49 per month on Netflix Basic or Standard).
Check out what's new on Netflix this month and the best movies and TV shows to stream this week.
NFL+
You can save 60% of the annual plan for seven months of NFL+ or NFL+ Premium. That’s $19.99 (originally $49.99) and $39.99 (originally $99.99) respectively.
Paramount+
You can get a whole year of Paramount+ Essential for $59.99 (save $12 per year compared to the monthly plan).
You can also get a year of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $119.99 (save $24 per year compared to the monthly plan).
You can get Paramount+ for free when you sign up for a Walmart+ membership (or if you already have one) as part of your subscription.
Students can get a Paramount+ Essential for $4.50 monthly.
You can get a seven-day free trial of Paramount+ and Showtime.
Check out what's new on Paramount+ and Showtime this month.
Peacock
You can save 17% with an annual Peacock plan and pay $59.99 for the Premium plan or $119.99 for the Premium Plus.
Students can get Peacock Premium for $1.99 per month for 12 months.
Xfinity internet customers who sign up for NOW TV for $20 a month, which includes 40 live TV and on-demand channels, can get Peacock Premium for free.
Instacart+ members get a free Peacock Premium annual membership (save $59.99)
Here are the best original Peacock shows worth watching.
Philo
You can try a seven-day free trial of Philo.
Showtime
Sling TV
You can get the Orange or Blue service for $20 for the first month, which is 50% off the regular monthly price.
Starz
You can get a Starz subscription for $3 for 3 months.
Vudu
No current deals for Vudu.
YouTube TV
$62.99 for your first three months (save $30 for three months), then $72.99 per month.