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
Alvin was great very helpful fixing my problem logging in when I first joined. So easy over e mail
Tubi
- Price (RRP) $0
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows
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Tubi is the best streaming I've come across the best rang of old classics to the newest movies/docos/show it has exactly what I want to watch and it's free You can't beat em.
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
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I don’t understand why most new Netflix movies are so dark even when they’re shot during the day. I can’t see the actors or many times anything………I… Read more
feel like I should just cancel my subscription turn off the tv and watch the screen at least that would save me some money……..
Apple TV+
- Price (RRP) $7.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
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7 days now, 7 day free trial did not exist, locked out after 7 hours, absolutely disgusting experience, NEVER AGAIN for any of their products. Today… Read more
marks 6 days for me trying to log into my Apple account, I had about 2 months of viewing added to the Up Next feature on the streaming service, but, their actions have assured that I will not being signing with them in the next decade or two. I have put a block on my credit card to ensure they do not take money for the next month due to the 7 day free trial only lasted 7 hours for me. Impossible to believe they have done this.
Today marks 5 days since attempting to get the 7 day free trial, still no access to my account. Their idea of a FREE TRIAL must be different to mine. They cannot convince me to buy any of their other products as this one is absolutely hopeless, I assume the rest are just as bad.
I signed for Apple+ streaming service 1 week free trial, plus the next month, provided my credit card details and other required information. MAJOR MISTAKE I made, after not signing to the advertisement that popped up for I-Tunes, I was locked out of my account and access to viewing after 7 hours. Today marks 4 days since signing with them, still no access to my account. I have now uninstalled the App on my TV and blocked their access to my credit card. I have NO reason to trust them with my personal and credit card details. They can keep their free viewing promotion as it appears to be only used to sell other services. Being locked out of my account means I cannot unsubscribe so I believe this contradicts consumer law. The extremely poor excuse they gave, via email, was due to too many attempts to sign in. They blocked viewing while I was watching a fifth episode of a series. What an insult their free trial has been. Needless unwarranted stress.
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
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App wouldn't connect on the TV so tried to cancel my subscription. After 2 weeks of emailing back and forth, they still can't find my account. Meanwhile they are still deducting payments.
Spotify
- Price (RRP) $5.99 to $18.99
- Content TypeMusic and Podcasts
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Spotify continued to charge me for 6 months after cancelling my Premium membership. Buyer beware! They would not refund to their Terms and Conditions.
Amazon Prime Video
- Price (RRP) $6.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows

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Very annoying habit of cross marketing other platforms which you have to pay for. I don't pay Prime for this cr#p. Unsubbibg. It's trash
Kayo Sports
- Price (RRP) $27.50 to $35
- Content TypeSports
- Simultaneous Viewing 2 screens and 3 screens

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Too expensive. I’m out. I can watch on free TV anyway thanks to channel 9 Australia. You are a rip off!!
Binge
- Price (RRP) $10 to $18
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
- Simultaneous Viewing 1 screens, 2 screens and 4 screens

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I don't mind the ads, but the constant glitching means I'm paying for a service I cant use!! Looks like I'll be going back to prime then. My downtime is too valuable to be spent feeling frustrated over a bad product/service.
YouTube Premium
Youtube's Premium "Get 2 Months on us" offer is a scam! I received an offer on in my YouTube account for 2 Months free premium if I renew the… Read more
subscription, so I went ahead and renewed, only to find out this offer was a complete lie.
YouTube not only charged me upfront, which the offer never mentioned, but also after checking my account subscriptions, there's no extra months added on or anything.
Beware and avoid it if you get this offer as it's false advertising and complete bs. You will not get any amount of time for free, they will charge you full price for it.
9Now
- Price (RRP) $0
- Content TypeDocumentaries, Movies & TV Shows and Sports
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Worst out of all streaming channels, you pause and walk away for 2mins and it glitches and goes back to beginning of the episode and then when you… Read more
fast forward to get back to where you were it pends for minutes and then you have to watch another 4 adds. Worst streaming channel ever
Disney+
- Price (RRP) $11.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
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I was on disney plus for the last 2 years. Minimal added content, 70% increase to use the service. What are you thinking Disney? Oh yeah PROFITS
Foxtel Now
- Price (RRP) $25 to $129
- Content Type
- Documentaries, Movies & TV Shows and Sports
- Movies & TV Shows
Wish I could give zero stars or negative stars . Signed up for free trial . I never used it . I was emailed at end of trial about whether I wanted to… Read more
continue & I said no . Then I was charged for a number of months thereafter . When I complained there was no point because obviously according to Foxtel Now that was not a problem for them but a problem for me . Thanks for nothing Foxtel Now .
Paramount Plus
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows and Sports

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Absolute joke we pay for a subscription but it constantly buffering. Try watch the UFC its annoying every fight buffers multiple times per fight. Australia the only Country to pay for the fights
Hayu
- Price (RRP) $6.99
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The shows available on Hayu are excellent, everything your reality-loving heart could desire - but you won’t be able to watch anything because the… Read more
service is so glitchy and customer service just send you round in circles. It’s 2026, this should not be so hard. I have cancelled my subscription and will find my shows another way. Any other way, other than enduring this experience. There should be a class action against them for taking people’s money and not providing a watchable service.
Bein Sports
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BEIN SPORTS CONNECT is a total waste of money if you follow English Football especially EFL! Keep the money in your pocket and don’t waste it on this… Read more
load of rubbish. They only show 2 live games a week (if your lucky) sometimes less and there are NO highlights only replays of the same 2 games over and over again. Worst sports program ever and it is not cheap, total waste of money. You have been warned.
Acorn TV
- Price (RRP) $6.99
- Content TypeDocumentaries and Movies & TV Shows
I’ve had an issue with being charged twice and then canceling the service only to receive a charge on my account again. I have tried to resolve the… Read more
issue with Acorn but the last I heard from them was on 25/2/26. Customer service are terrible if you have any issues. Also be very careful as they operate separately from Prime. So if you sign up with Prime and then go on to download the app you will be charged again. Once by Prime and once with Acorn, same email address!
NBA League Pass
- Content TypeSports
- Simultaneous Viewing 2 screens
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Would give a 0 if possible. Don't get me started on this ridiculous partnership with Amazon so the NBA can move away from managing streaming on TV. I… Read more
now have to have an Amazon account (very few alternatives) if I want to watch the NBA I paid for via League Pass. I don't want to have to maintain an Amazon account.
If you're living in the US, with nationally televised games and lockouts, half the games worth watching aren't available. If you live in another country, you pay the same amount but have access to all the games. Seriously, the NBA has gone above and beyond for the small amount of additional revenue to reduce value to customers. It's kind of destroyed my interest in following a sport I've been involved in as a player, a coach, an umpire, and a fan. This season is probably my last as a subscriber and I'll find something else to watch, because watching the NBA is just too expensive for the number of games I actually get to watch - when they're not blocked and locked. Big middle finger to the NBA.
Oh, also every time I log in, the fact that the NBA league pass site doesn't recognize that I have a paid subscription - their software engineers are useless.
Plex
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows and Music
Nearly 3 minutes of ads every break. 148 seconds. Ridiculous
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
Awful, stops working, won’t download, huge gaps between songs – Absolutely crap. Apple’s support was useless. Apple Music stops mid song, stops between songs, won’t stat songs, chooses next from outside of a… Read more
playlist. It’s one of the more frustrating apps in my experience. I’ve gone back to cd’s They play what I expect when I expect it.
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
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
Crunchyroll
- Price (RRP) $13.99
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows
Messy and missing content – Crunchyroll is terribly organised, with crazy things like series seasons going from S1 and then jumping to S20. The way they organise dubbed show is… Read more
very messy and confuses users as they include the dubbed version in the list of seasons, for example. - Season 1 - English - Season 1 - Japanese Where Funimation would show you the season and allow you to pick the language once you had chosen the episode. Unfortunately, crunchyroll acquired Funimation which has a great catalogue with lots of dubbed shows and it is very well organised but crunchyroll not only is forcing users to move to their platform but has not yet properly included the Funimation catalogue into their own.
Unfortunately, eventually there will be no option but to stick with their terrible service if you want to watch animes.
HBO Max
- Price (RRP) $9.99
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows
The HBO Max App is terrible. I have a less than 50 per cent launch success. I have to restart and restart. I have tried customer support without getting a response. I will cancel my subscription
WatchSoMuch
- Content TypeMovies & TV Shows
WATCHSOMUCH Torrent – DO NOT DOWN LOAD ANY MOVIES FROM THIS SITE,It is full of Viruses As soon as you go to open or start downloading a Movie You get auto transferred to another site which is full of VIRUSES & on downlading a moviee,Some are full of VIRUSES to
LUTV
- Content TypeSports
LUTV poor streaming amd replays and customer service – I live In Australia and pay a subscription for Leeds united live streaming with the Leeds united app to watch either the Leeds united live games or… Read more
full replays of the full matches played . I have had issues with buffering during the live games and commentary out of synch to the game . I have emailed them on many occasions and they try and blame my home internet despite never having issues with Netflix and gaming etc . The latest issue is the replay of the Leeds full match the Leeds v stoke game , the replay should be shown on the LUTV website within 48 hours of the game . I avoid the result and even after 60 hours the game is not available to watch. Again i email them and just get the same generic cut and paste reply , it never gets resolved and never an apology . They are more than happy to take my money but their customer service is shocking. I am on social media sites and many more Leeds fans vent the same issues.
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.