Top 50 Streaming Services in 2024: Reviews, Features, and Must-Watch Content

Pablo Mendoza

Pablo Mendoza

Updated:10/22/24

Published:09/11/24



Discover the top 50 streaming services of 2024, including Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. Get insights on pricing, features, top shows, and recommendations for every entertainment preference.

Top 50 Streaming Services in 2024: Reviews, Features, and Must-Watch Content


Top 50 Streaming Services in 2024: Reviews, Features, and Must-Watch Content




Top 50 Streaming Services in 2024: Reviews, Features, and Must-Watch Content



1. Netflix


Overview: The leader in global streaming with a vast catalog of original shows, films, and documentaries.


Top Shows: Stranger Things, The Crown, Wednesday.


Price: $6.99 - $19.99/month.



2. Max (formerly HBO Max)


Overview: Max boasts a premium lineup of content, including HBO Originals like Succession and The White Lotus.


Top Shows: House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, Euphoria.


Price: Starts at $9.99/month.



3. Disney+


Overview: The home of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, with a library of family-friendly and blockbuster hits.


Top Shows: The Mandalorian, Loki, WandaVision.


Price: $7.99 - $10.99/month.



4. Apple TV+


Overview: Known for high-quality originals like Ted Lasso and Severance, Apple TV+ is building a strong portfolio of must-watch content.


Top Shows: Ted Lasso, Foundation, The Morning Show.


Price: $9.99/month.



5. Hulu


Overview: Offers a broad mix of original shows, current TV, and films, with a live TV option for cord-cutters.


Top Shows: The Handmaid's Tale, Only Murders in the Building, The Bear.


Price: $7.99/month (basic) or $76/month for Hulu + Live TV.



6. Amazon Prime Video


Overview: A comprehensive streaming platform with original shows, films, and an expansive library, included with Amazon Prime membership.


Top Shows: The Boys, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Wheel of Time.


Price: $8.99/month or bundled with Amazon Prime at $14.99/month.



7. Paramount+


Overview: Known for Star Trek and CBS programming, it also includes movies from Paramount Pictures.


Top Shows: Star Trek: Picard, Yellowjackets, 1883.


Price: $5.99/month.



8. YouTube TV


Overview: A great live TV option with cloud DVR capabilities, offering a robust lineup of live channels.


Top Shows: Access to live networks and sports channels.


Price: $73/month.



9. Peacock


Overview: Offers NBCUniversal content, including classic shows, new originals, and live sports.


Top Shows: The Office, Yellowstone, Poker Face.


Price: $5.99/month.



10. ESPN+


Overview: A must-have for sports fans, with live sports, original programming, and exclusive UFC pay-per-view events.


Top Shows: NFL Primetime, 30 for 30.


Price: $11/month or bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $15/month.



11-50: Additional Noteworthy Streaming Services



  • Discovery+: Reality TV lovers rejoice—Discovery+ offers the best of lifestyle, true crime, and nature documentaries. ($6.99/month)

  • Shudder: The premier horror streaming service, specializing in horror films, thrillers, and suspense. ($5.99/month)

  • FuboTV: A live TV service focused heavily on live sports, including football, soccer, and basketball. ($74.99/month)

  • Sling TV: One of the most affordable live TV streaming options with customizable channel packages. ($40/month)

  • Crunchyroll: The go-to service for anime fans, with simulcasts and an extensive library of anime titles. ($7.99/month)

  • Tubi: A free, ad-supported streaming service with thousands of movies and TV shows. (Free)

  • Philo: A budget-friendly live TV streaming service with a focus on lifestyle and entertainment channels. ($25/month)

  • BritBox: The best in British television, from classic comedies to modern dramas. ($7.99/month)

  • Acorn TV: Specializes in British and international mysteries, dramas, and comedies. ($6.99/month)

  • Kanopy: A free streaming service with a focus on classic films, indie films, and documentaries, available through libraries. (Free with library membership)

  • Pluto TV: A free streaming service with live TV channels and on-demand content, including news and movies. (Free)

  • CuriosityStream: Focuses on documentaries covering science, nature, history, and technology. ($2.99/month)

  • Sundance Now: Offers award-winning independent films, documentaries, and series. ($6.99/month)

  • Funimation: Another top anime platform offering both dubbed and subtitled content. ($5.99/month)

  • Mubi: Focuses on curated indie and classic films from around the world. ($10.99/month)

  • Vudu: A pay-per-view service offering a mix of free (ad-supported) and rental movies. (Free with ads or pay-per-view rentals)

  • Crackle: A free, ad-supported platform offering classic movies and TV shows. (Free)

  • Hoopla: A free digital streaming service offered through libraries, featuring movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks. (Free with a library card)

  • Plex: Free live TV and on-demand content with options to stream your personal media. (Free)

  • Starz: Known for its original programming and movie library. ($8.99/month)

  • Showtime: Original programming, sports, and documentaries. ($10.99/month
  • Showtime: Original programming, sports, and documentaries. ($10.99/month)

  • AMC+: AMC shows, Sundance TV, and Shudder content. ($8.99/month)

  • Hallmark Movies Now: Family-friendly content from Hallmark. ($5.99/month)

  • Pure Flix: Faith-based films and series. ($7.99/month)

  • Xumo: Free, ad-supported live TV and on-demand content. (Free)

  • Popcornflix: Free with a mix of movies, TV shows, and exclusive web content. (Free)

  • Viki: Asian dramas, movies, and variety shows, with a focus on Korean and Chinese content. ($4.99/month)

  • Pantaya: Spanish-language movies and TV shows. ($5.99/month)

  • Fandor: Independent films, documentaries, and international titles. ($5.99/month)

  • Arrow Player: Cult and classic horror, sci-fi, and thriller films. ($4.99/month)

  • Shout! Factory TV: Cult classics, documentaries, and live performances. (Free with ads)

  • Kanopy: A wide range of films, documentaries, and educational videos, free with a library card. (Free)

  • FilmStruck: Classic films from the Criterion Collection and Turner Classic Movies. ($10.99/month)

  • Mubi: Critically acclaimed and indie films, curated selection with a focus on international cinema. ($10.99/month)

  • Plex: Free live TV and on-demand movies and shows, with an option to stream personal media. (Free)

  • Screambox: Horror streaming service with both mainstream and indie horror. ($4.99/month)

  • Classix: Vintage movies and TV shows from Hollywood's golden era. (Free)

  • Funimation: Anime streaming platform with dubbed and subbed content. ($5.99/month)

  • Hoopla: Free service available through libraries, offering a variety of films, TV shows, and music. (Free)

  • Starz: Original series and movies from Starz, offering premium content. ($8.99/month)

  • Pure Flix: Family-friendly and faith-based streaming service. ($7.99/month)

  • Acorn TV: British and international TV shows, including mysteries, dramas, and comedies. ($6.99/month)

  • Crackle: A free, ad-supported streaming service offering classic and original content. (Free)


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