Best Online Streaming Services
Stan
- Price (RRP) $12 to $22
- Content Type
- Sports
- Documentaries and Movies & TV Shows
- Simultaneous Viewing 1 screens, 3 screens and 4 screens
- Offline Viewing 1 device, 3 device and 5 device
An absolutely woeful app. It is the same every single time. Why on earth would the EPL and UEFA Football Associations be happy with this awful app.… Read more
Nothing works as it is supposed to. Doesn’t save your spot and then you have to spend 20 minutes locating where you were. Most expensive and worst App we have, error after error. I would say to you, Google the results, save the money and save yourself all of the stress.
Tubi
- Price (RRP) $0
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows
- See all
We love Tubi because they still have a lot of fun entertainment in recognition of when television used to be actual entertainment. We don't pay a… Read more
cent to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Stan, Disney+ or Foxtel. It's a win after having Foxtel for so many years. I thoroughly recommend people to complain less about all these paid subscriptions, and instead buy a few DVDs, and use streaming services that are 100% free! You should be a lot happier, with less cringe at every turn.
Netflix
- Price (RRP) $6.99 to $22.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
- Simultaneous Viewing 2 screens and 4 screens
- Offline Viewing 2 device and 6 device
- See all
What I find frustrating with Netflix is they do not always follow up with continued series and leave the first season up in the air without renewing another contract for the next season. Please stop doing this Netflix
Apple TV+
- Price (RRP) $7.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
- See all
I’ll be binning my Apple TV 4K devices. All Apple TV shows just continually buffer. It seems update 26.5 is the cause. Don’t expect any solution from Apple TV.
Sports Flick
Great company! – Sports Flick are a young company however have the resources and incredible staff to become a major Sports Streaming service worldwide. $10 a month is an absolute steal in which gives access to an array of professional sports.
BritBox
- Price (RRP) $8.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
- See all
Kudos to Britbox. Had an issue with being charged for this service despite having cancelled it. People need to be aware that the charge is taken automatically with no reminders. Credit to Britbox who refunded the charge when requested to do so,
Spotify
- Price (RRP) $5.99 to $18.99
- Content TypeMusic and Podcasts
- See all
My account was hacked by some unscrupulous individual and trying to get it back is a huge challenge! You can't call spotify, only text them and then… Read more
you get all the right words but no action! Then I have been passed around to various team members who all say that my issue has been escalated to another team and will be sorted asap! It has now been 24 hours and still nothing! I don't think they know what asap means! I have received an email from them asking for all the information, which they need to restore my account, which I supplied and then crickets! I was hacked on another streaming service and that was restored within 30 minutes of me contacting that particular service! These guys love to take your money, but offer absolutely nothing in return when you have an issue! Update: It took 4 days to wrestle my account back! The customer support, whilst they are courteous and say they understand my plight, do nothing! When it gets escalated to a higher team, you are at their mercy and they only send 1 email a day and for 3 days the email they sent asked another question, I don't know why they couldn't just ask everything at once! If there was an alternative, I would use them, but there isn't, so I'm stuck with them! Been with them for 8 years approx, and while the App is good, the support is atrocious! They need a voice support, instead of AI bots!
Amazon Prime Video
- Price (RRP) $6.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows

- See all
Would give it a big Zero if it was an option. Tried to sign up but upon first purchase they locked the account, no reason given, and no contact… Read more
options. Now they're asking for a bunch of personal information apparently to verify my identity. Good luck with that, reputable organizations don't ask for that stuff.
YouTube Premium
Great product, recommend highly. Some people really like to complain about anything and everything. I wonder if there's an element of agenda in these reviews. My negative is due to some Youtube settings.
Kayo Sports
- Price (RRP) $27.50 to $35
- Content TypeSports
- Simultaneous Viewing 2 screens and 3 screens

- See all
Kayosport is ok until you have a problem then get ready for zero customer service. Absolutely terrible service. So happy I've cancelled.
Binge
- Price (RRP) $10 to $18
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
- Simultaneous Viewing 1 screens, 2 screens and 4 screens
casting stopped working immediately after cancelling my subscription I’ve recently experienced a frustrating problem with BINGE that I have been… Read more
unable to resolve.
Until recently, I could cast programmes from my iPad to my television without any difficulty.
On 28 October, I cancelled my subscription, with confirmation that I would retain access until 19 November. However, on the same day, casting stopped working.
The BINGE app initially connects to my television, which displays “Ready to cast”. But the moment I select a programme, it plays on my iPad instead, the casting icon disappears, and nothing plays on the television.
I’ve restarted my iPad, checked the relevant permissions and confirmed that other streaming services, including YouTube, cast perfectly well to the same television.
I can still watch BINGE on my iPad, so the subscription clearly continues to provide access. The problem appears to be specifically with BINGE’s casting functionality.
I cannot say whether this is related to cancelling my subscription, but the timing is certainly curious.
A paid streaming service should work reliably until the subscription expires. It’s disappointing to encounter this problem, particularly when everything was working correctly the previous day.
BINGE needs to investigate these technical issues and provide a more reliable streaming experience.
Disney+
- Price (RRP) $11.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
- See all
I am sharing my experience to warn other consumers about the inflexible subscription and renewal practices of this company. Subscription models… Read more
should exist to provide convenience and flexibility to the customer. Unfortunately, this company uses rigid renewal locks solely to trap clients into another year of service. Last year, when I attempted to cancel my subscription just a single day after the renewal window had passed, I was told it was impossible, that the payment was final, and that I had no choice but to stay for another full year.
Refusing a cancellation request over a one-day delay—especially when modern billing systems can easily handle pro-rated refunds or grace periods—shows a complete lack of regard for customer experience. This is a forced retention strategy rather than a service people actually want to keep using.
Because of this poor treatment and lack of basic flexibility, I have canceled my relationship with them for good. Potential customers should be aware of how inflexible their cancellation policies are before signing up.
9Now
- Price (RRP) $0
- Content TypeDocumentaries, Movies & TV Shows and Sports
- See all
The number if advertisements on this channel, for old programs, is ridiculous. Better off subscribing! A joke!
Foxtel Now
- Price (RRP) $25 to $129
- Content Type
- Documentaries, Movies & TV Shows and Sports
- Movies & TV Shows
Have been with Foxtel Now for many years and wanted to change my banking details. Went on the site and the page was unavailable. Tried for three days… Read more
using Edge, chrome and Firefox with no success. Rang Foxtel and I wasn't able to access a real person and was sent to Live Chat on their website. This was a hopeless proposition as I was referred to the change of banking details area by an AI generated bot, which was faulty in the first place. It was only when I threatened to report Foxtel to ACMA Federal Complaints Department that I was addressed on Live Chat by a real person who sent a link to my phone and the change was completed. Their customer service is a waste of time.
Paramount Plus
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows and Sports
- See all
Lioness keeps freezing and over the past 3 weeks of talking to Stupid AI and so called agents and problem being forwarded to technical department no… Read more
solution.I RECCOMEND THAT NO ONE SUBSCRIBES TO PARAMOUNT AS THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY USELESSAND TAKING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENCES ADVERTISING A SERIES THAT IS UNWATCHABLE NOT ONLY BY ME BOT QUITE A FEW OF MY FRIENDS TOO. STEER CLEAR OF PARAMOUNT
Hayu
- Price (RRP) $6.99
- See all
Constant playback issues through both the TV app, phone app and web browser on PC. Hidden foreign currency fee. The "feedback" box when you cancel is… Read more
a joke - it's huge but only lets you type less than a sentence which shows they don't care about why you're cancelling or even allow you to tell them why. I only subscribed for one show and can't even watch the season finale because it won't play further than 10 minutes in, and crashes at the same point every time.
Bein Sports
- See all
If you are considering subscribing to Beinsports don't do it.Not worth the aggravation.If you are wanting to watch EFL football you will be lucky to… Read more
watch your team play once every 2-3 weeks.Simply not worth it especially with all the glitches that come with the package.
Acorn TV
- Price (RRP) $6.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
I read enough reviews to seeing that I shouldn't sign up for a subscription. I just watch through my fire tv. Their random insertion of commercials… Read more
is absolutely mind-bending. They stop mid-sentence to give you commercials. And this is on TV shows that have places where the show intentionally breaks so that you can insert commercials . Those breaks are clearly not enough for these guys. They are struggling though to get enough sponsors because they will leave you sitting for an entire commercial break looking at their logo page playing music that makes you want to die a slow miserable death. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone whether it's free or not.
NBA League Pass
- Content TypeSports
- Simultaneous Viewing 2 screens
- See all
Amazon prime is pure garbage. Dont subscribe through prime. The others might be OK, but Amazon Prime is incompetent and doesn't work properly
Plex
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows and Music
Nearly 3 minutes of ads every break. 148 seconds. Ridiculous
Australia IPTV
- Price (RRP) $19
- Content TypeDocumentaries, Movies & TV Shows, Music and Sports
My experience with Australia-IPTV.com.au has been amazing. They offer a wide variety of content, excellent sports coverage, all major PPV events, and a very helpful support team, all at a very affordable price. Highly recommended!
Good for the kids – Good for the kids. Lots of education and documentaries to choose from. Very affordable. I enjoyed watching all the shows, lots to choose from. Works well on my Samsung TV. Got the app from the playstore to watch. Show details
Ausbiz
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows and Podcasts
Must watch – For anyone interested in share market investing this programme on 7 plus is a must watch Monday too Friday at 12pm. You can watch replays online too.… Read more
Some of the analysts are better than others, and a few after outstanding with their knowledge and appraisal of companies.
Apple Music
One of the most profitable tech companies in the world decided to jack up the price of the family music subscription by 20% Guess who has decided to… Read more
revisit my CD/MP3 collection and the radio. Easiest decision ever.
These tech titans need to be taught a lesson about how important they really are to working families.
Crunchyroll
- Price (RRP) $13.99
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows
This company makes it very hard for you to cancel your subscription. It's hidden behind particular profile or account pages, only available in… Read more
desktop view, not the app, not even the website from a browser on phone. Error about only being able to cancel 'on your device' if you subscribed using the app (guess I used my computer, how am I supposed to remember). This is such deceptive and poor customer service I am not sure I will ever use it again. No wonder so many people just rip it off using ad blockers. You try to do the right thing and you get punished and stressed and waste time just trying to turn the subscription off for a time. This should be illegal.
DAZN
- Price (RRP) $29.99
- Content TypeSports
DAZN continues to be extremely problematic/annoying/unusable. I use Google as my search engine and Chrome as my browser. Today DAZN tells me "Update… Read more
your browser Looks like you’re using an old version of a web browser. You’ll need to update it to watch DAZN." It fails to mention that even after I have clicked "Update Now" several times and have attempted to update over the previous update (1 minute earlier) several times, I am still getting that message. DAZN I WILL NOT BE RENEWING MY SUBSCRIPTION. I used 'Game Pass' until (annoying) DAZN took over and it has been issue after issue. No more, I'm done with them,
Matchroom Live
- Price (RRP) $4.99
- Content TypeSports
Game paid for but not televised – Here's an example of just how bad they are Betvictor: N Ireland Open Day 7 - Table 1 Start Time20:00 Waterfront Hall Belfast The time given above… Read more
is Sydney Australia time (8pm AEDST) to televise It's now 8.57 pm AEDST and still no game televised Considering you pay for a subscription to watch (for me it's snooker) I won't be renewing mine as their times are always all over the shop Worst of all is when they give you a time for start of play and you find out it started ages ago
Skonflix
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows
HBO Max
- Price (RRP) $9.99
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows
Never ever will I go through HBO Max again. Canceling your subscription is beyond impossible! The support Teams at HBO are not helpful in the… Read more
slightest and “can’t cancel” your account when you need them to. On the app, on the server, codes, multi sign ins, errors - it has taken me 5 hrs. It was the worst decision to ever sign up with this company. Never again!
HIDIVE
They charged me even after u cancelled the subscription a long time ago – They charged my PayPal the monthly subscription even though I’ve cancelled a month ago and I read the terms and conditions. So I reported it to PayPal and HiDive refused my request for my money back
On-demand TV & movie streaming services
The world was revolutionised in the late-2000s and early 2010s by the popularisation of on-demand streaming services which let us stream shows and movies on the internet without the need for a DVD or DVD player.
Netflix was one of the first to cultivate the new format; a company that had its roots as a rental DVD mailing company, ironically, eradicated DVDs from mainstream culture.
Nowadays, other streaming moguls have caught up to Netflix who face competition, especially in Australia. You can compare the different streaming services below and what they have to offer.
Video streaming services compared
| Netflix | Stan | Disney Plus | Amazon Prime Video | Binge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $10.99 for Basic | $10.00 for Basic | $11.99 (or $119.99 annually) | $6.99 | $10.00 for Basic |
| $16.99 for Standard | $14.00 for Standard | $14.00 for Standard | |||
| $22.99 for Premium | $19.00 for Premium | $18.00 for Premium | |||
| Free trial currently | No | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 14 days |
| Simultaneous streams | Basic – 1 | Basic - 1 | 4 | 3 | Basic - 1 |
| Standard – 2 | Standard – 3 | Standard – 2 | |||
| Premium – 4 | Premium – 4 | Premium – 4 | |||
| Examples of content | Tiger King, Bridgerton, The Umbrella Academy, The 100, Sex Education, Riverdale | Normal People, Grey’s Anatomy, Tenet, Little Women | Love, Victor, How I Met Your Mother, Soul, Titanic, Frozen, Tangled | The Babadook, I Care A Lot, American Gods, Abominable, Joker | Bad Education, Knives Out, Clueless, The Shining, Pitch Perfect, The Walking Dead |
| 4k/UHD | Premium - Yes | Premium - Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Extra perks | Netflix Original shows such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Stranger Things, Ozark & Atypical | Shows from the US available for streaming at the same time as they air | Exclusive content from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and National Geographic | Video subscription comes free with an Amazon Prime subscription. | Binge offers some of HBO's most popular series' (like Game of Thrones, Succession, and Big Little Lies), as well as original productions for HBO Max |
Netflix
Netflix is the most popular on-demand and movie streaming service in Australia. The array of viewing options have been said to be lacking compared to Netflix’s library in other countries, however, Netflix’s main drawing factor remains the number of popular Netflix Original shows. This is doubled down by its globally famous and trusted reputation. Nowadays, the kingpin, Netflix faces competition from many other streaming services in Australia which offer more popular content for a reduced price.
Stan
Stan is an Australian-based streaming service with a wide library of famous shows and movies from the US and UK. It is the second-most popular streaming service in Australia after Netflix and holds exclusive rights to famous shows like Twin Peaks, Better Call Saul and Preacher. One of its main advantages is that it allows users to stream shows at the same time they air abroad.
Disney Plus
For those with children or for those looking to get in touch with their inner child, Disney Plus may be the perfect streaming service for you. The online service gives users access to classic family-friendly shows, movies and documentaries from the Disney catalogue including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and National Geographic.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video contains new originals such as The Expanse, The Grand Tour and The Boys. Its library is not as extensive as the other services mentioned, but you can get access to the streaming service in Australia simply by signing up to Amazon Prime which costs $6.99 per month. It is one of the most cost-efficient video streaming choices available.
Binge
Binge is a child company of Foxtel and Australia’s newest streaming platform born in May of 2020. Its main selling point includes its number of famous HBO shows on offer including Game of Thrones, The Sopranos and The Wire. It is reasonably priced, however does not offer 4k viewing options.
Live TV streaming services
Streaming TV shows to your laptop or smartphone as they air can often be cheaper than setting up cable or installing a satellite in your house and is certainly less hassle - plus, you don’t need a TV.
For those who want to watch live TV shows and sports without getting cable or while they’re on the go - it’s now possible to with live TV streaming services. They are very convenient as they can be cancelled at any time, whereas cable usually requires more commitment.
Foxtel Now
Foxtel Now is a streaming service by the pay television company, Foxtel. Instead of linking up cable to your house, you only need an internet connection and a device to stream on in order to watch live television. It lets you watch all of the service’s catch-up content as well as its live TV streams.
Foxtel Now starts at $25 per month (after a free 10-day trial). The pricing plan goes as follows:
- Essentials base pack (included: Pop and Lifestyle) - $25/mth
- Drama - additional $10/mth
- Movies - additional $20/mth
- Sport - additional $29/mth
- All Packs - $104/mth (included: Kids & Documentaries)
It’s important to note that the Essentials base pack is a staple that you must buy in order to access the service and you cannot buy a Sports, Movies or Drama add-on without it. Similarly, you cannot access the Kids and Documentaries packs without buying the ‘All Packs’ plan.
Kayo Sports
A child company of Foxtel, Kayo Sports offers live and on-demand sports streaming from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN Sports and Racing.com. For sports enthusiasts who’d like to stay up to date on their favourite teams, they offer two plans. The only difference being that Premium allows for 3 simultaneous streams.
| Basic | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $25 | $35 |
| Simultaneous streams | 2 | 3 |
| 14-day free trial | Yes | Yes |
| HD available on compatible devices | Yes | Yes |
| No lock-in contract | Yes | Yes |
Music & podcast streaming services
The emergence of Spotify and music streaming services changed the way we consume music entirely. Now, artists can release their music instantly to their loyal listeners and you can create your own library of music to enjoy instead of purchasing entire albums.
On top of this, music streaming services offer access to Podcasts, playlists and personalised ‘radio stations’ based on artists and songs you enjoy.
The prices for these services vary and are usually based on their library catalogue and sound quality.
Spotify, Deezer and YouTube Music offer free plans, supported through ads - they usually have limited skips per hour and limited or no offline listening capabilities. On the other end, Tidal HiFi and Deezer HiFi plans put special emphasis on crystal clear, high-quality sound and are priced accordingly.
The best subscription plan is one that suits your budget, interest in music and how many people in your household will need an account (as this can save on costs massively).
Music & podcast streaming comparison chart
| Spotify | Apple Music | Deezer | Tidal | YouTube Music | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription plans | Free | Student - $5.99 | Free | Premium Student - $5.99 | Free |
| Student - $5.99 | Individual - $11.99 | Student - $5.99 | Premium Standard - $11.99 | Premium - $11.99 | |
| Individual - $11.99 | Family - $17.99 | Premium - $11.99 | Premium Family - $17.99 | Family - $14.99 | |
| Duo - $15.99 | HiFi - $17.99 | HiFi Student - $11.99 | |||
| Family - $18.99 | Family - $17.99 | HiFi Standard - $23.99 | |||
| HiFi Family - $35.99 | |||||
| Users per account | Free - 1 | Student - 1 | Free - 1 | Student - 1 | Free - 1 |
| Student - 1 | Individual - 1 | Student - 1 | Standard - 1 | Premium - 1 | |
| Individual - 1 | Family - 6 | Premium - 1 | Family - 5 | Family - 5 | |
| Duo - 2 | HiFi - 1 | ||||
| Family - 6 | Family - 6 | ||||
| Free trial | 1 month | 3 months | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month |
| Sound quality | Free - 160kbps | 256kbps | Free - 128 kbps | Premium - 320kbps | Free - 126 kbps |
| Premium - 320kbps | Premium - 320kbps | HiFi - 24bit / 96kHz | Premium - 256kbps | ||
| HiFi - 16bit / 44.1kHz | |||||
| Offline downloads | Yes for all except the free plan - (can only download podcasts) | Yes | Yes for all except the free plan | Desktop - No. Smartphone - Yes | Yes for all except the free plan |
Spotify and Apple Music are the reigning royalty of music streaming currently and both have a very easy-to-use interface and great brand reputation. Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and Deezer all offer student discounts at very alluring prices.
The bottom line
Streaming subscriptions have become a staple in many of our lives and for good reason - they offer reliable and easy access to an extensive library of music and entertainment.
Which subscription you decide to go with should be based on your budget, household size, how often you’ll be using the product and how important sound quality/4k viewing is to you.
You can read reviews for the most popular streaming services in Australia today on our site.