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In 2023, Netflix began charging for sharing accounts outside a household in many countries, and other services have followed with their own sharing rules. Streaming prices have also risen repeatedly, while cheaper plans with adverts have spread, so the plan you choose now matters almost as much as which services you pay for.

Most households only watch a few services at once, which makes rotating subscriptions one of the easiest ways to save. This category covers video and audio streaming, from Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Paramount Plus and Discovery Plus to Indian platforms JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5, aha, Hoichoi, ShemarooMe and MX Player, aggregators such as OTT Play, and audio services Spotify and Kuku FM.

Screens and projectors are in TVs & Projectors, and ebooks and audiobooks in Books.

What this category covers

Type	Examples here	What to check
Global video streaming	Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO MAX, Paramount Plus, Discovery Plus	Ad tier and sharing rules
Indian streaming platforms	Hotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5, aha, Hoichoi, ShemarooMe	Languages and sports rights
Free and ad supported	MX Player, Watcho	Ad load and catalog
Streaming bundles	OTT Play, VZY	Which apps are included
Music and audio	Spotify, Kuku FM	Offline downloads and family plans

Plans with ads or without?

Ad supported plans cost noticeably less but interrupt shows with adverts, and some limit downloads or video quality. For casual viewing, they can be the best value.

If you mostly watch films or binge series, an ad free plan may be worth the difference.

Check what resolution you actually get

Many services reserve 4K and HDR for their most expensive plans. There is little point paying for 4K if your TV or internet connection cannot use it, so match the plan to your screen.

Account sharing rules

Services now tie accounts to a household, and charge extra for members outside it. Check how many screens can stream at once and how many devices can download, which vary by plan.

Rotate instead of stacking

Subscribe to one or two services at a time, watch what you want, then cancel and switch. Most services let you cancel anytime and keep access until the end of the paid period.

Keep a simple list of what each service has that you want to watch, so you know when to switch.

Annual or monthly plans?

Annual plans usually cost less per month, but lock you in for a year. They suit services you use all year, while monthly plans suit rotation.

Bundles and telecom offers

Mobile and broadband plans often include streaming subscriptions, especially in India. Bundle apps such as OTT Play group several services into one payment.

Check the plan version included in a bundle, since it is sometimes a mobile only or ad supported tier.

Sports streaming

Sports rights are split across many services and change often. Before subscribing for a tournament, check that the service holds rights in your country for that season.

Regional language content

Platforms such as aha, Hoichoi and ShemarooMe specialize in Telugu, Bengali and Gujarati or classic Hindi content. Regional services often cost less than global platforms and have catalogs the big services lack.

Music streaming

Family and student plans on Spotify and other music services cost much less per person. Download playlists over WiFi to save mobile data when traveling.

Audiobooks and audio series

Audio apps such as Kuku FM offer audiobooks and audio shows in Indian languages. Compare the catalog with Audible and library apps before subscribing.

Free trials and auto renewal

Free trials usually convert to paid plans automatically. Set a reminder before the trial ends, and check how to cancel inside the app or on the website.

Parental controls on streaming

Most services offer kids' profiles with age ratings and PIN locks for adult profiles. Set these up before children use a shared account.

Streaming quality and internet speed

HD streaming generally needs a steady connection of several megabits per second, and 4K needs much more. If streams buffer, lowering quality or using a wired connection helps.

Watching while traveling

Catalogs differ by country because of licensing, so a show may disappear when you travel. Download episodes before leaving to watch offline.

Rebrands and mergers

Streaming services change names and merge often. HBO Max was renamed Max in 2023 and switched back to HBO Max in 2025, and in India JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar combined into JioHotstar, so check that older subscriptions and vouchers carried over.

When streaming is cheapest

Services offer discounts on annual plans around Black Friday and occasionally before major releases or sports events. Telecom and bank offers also bring discounts during festival seasons.

Making a streaming coupon go further

Streaming codes usually apply to new or returning subscribers only. Use them on an annual plan only if you will watch all year, and otherwise stick with monthly and rotate.