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Having access to all your favorite shows and movies can add up every month. Especially when you have multiple subscriptions, and prices just keep going up. YouTube TV is the latest streaming service to raise its prices, following in the footsteps of other streaming giants like Disney Plus and Hulu. These raised prices mean you’re probably looking for ways to score some savings any way you can. Fortunately, there are a few ways to score a membership for less right now.

With more than five years of experience covering services and tech, Eli Blumenthal is CNET’s resident streaming expert. Along with members of CNET’s dedicated deals team, he has combed the web to bring you the best offers out there to help you make the most of your streaming budget. They’ve rounded up the best bargains below, including monthly discounts, bundle offers and price cuts for students. We’ll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so be sure to check back often.

What is the best streaming service deal right now?

Ultimately, the best streaming service deal will depend on the kind of content you’re searching for. The Trio Basic subscription — which bundles Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus — is a pretty excellent value. Combining three services for as little as $17 per month, you’re getting a wide variety of shows, movies and sports, and saving $14 per month compared to subscribing to each service separately.

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Starz: From $3/month

Save 73% for the first three months

Both new and returning customers who sign up for Starz right now will get their first three months for just $3 per month. A subscription is usually $11 per month, which means you’re getting a temporary 73% discount. Stream shows like Outlander, Minx or Power Book II: Ghost, as well as hit movies like Jordan Peele’s Nope.

You can also prepay for a one-year subscription at $24 upfront, which drops the cost down to just $2 per month.

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YouTube TV: From $0/month

Save $83 per month

Although it recently got a price hike, YouTube TV is still one of the best Live TV streaming services thanks to its wide selection of channels. If you’re looking to try it out, you can get signed up for less right now. New subscribers can get their first three months for free, which saves you the $83 monthly fee or $249 total. 

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Sling TV: From $20/month

Save 50% on your first month

Sling TV is one of our favorite live TV streaming services of 2024, and right now you can try it out for half off. Sling offers two subscriptions, which typically cost $40 a month. Orange, which is focused on sports and family channels and Blue, which is more news and entertainment-oriented. When you sign up right now, you can get either plan for just $20 for your first month. Or bundle both for just $28.

You can also save up to $115 if you prepay for a three-month subscription. You’ll get a free month of AMC Plus when you sign up right now.

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Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus bundle: From $17/month

Save up to $20/month

Disney now offers two bundles that can save you up to $20 or more a month if you’re paying for separate Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu subscriptions. The $17 per month Trio Basic subscription gives you access to the ad-supported versions of all three streaming services and saves you $14 per month compared to subscribing separately. The Trio Premium plan costs $27 per month and gets you ESPN Plus with ads, and ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu, which saves you $20 compared to separate subscriptions.

Sign up on the Disney Plus website. If you’ve already got a Hulu or ESPN account, you’ll need to combine your accounts on your desktop.

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Disney Plus, Hulu and Max bundle: From $17/month

Save up to $22/month

If prefer fantasy over football, there is also a three-service Disney Plus and Hulu bundle that includes a Max subscription instead of ESPN Plus. There are two versions of this bundle, starting at $17 per month for the ad-supported subscriptions, which saves you $13 per month compared to subscribing separately. If you want the ad-free experience, the price jumps up to $30 per month, which is a $22 monthly discount.

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Paramount Plus: From $5/month

Save $3/month with yearly subscriptions

Paramount Plus offers two different subscriptions. The basic Paramount Plus Essential plan is ad-supported, gives you access to NFL games on CBS and costs $8 per month. There’s also the ad-free Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription, which allows you to stream CBS live, download shows and movies and get access to the Showtime library for $13 per month. You can save $3 per month on both plans when you opt for an annual subscription, which costs $60 for the Essential plan and $120 for the Showtime bundle.

You’ll also get a 25% discount on the monthly plan if you’re a student, which drops the Essential subscription to just $6 per month. Also, note that the option to prepay for a year and save isn’t exclusive to Paramount Plus — streaming services such as Max and Hulu also offer discounts if you pay annually. 

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MagellanTV: From $2/month

Up to 85% off yearly and lifetime subscriptions

MagellanTV has a huge collection featuring more than 3,000 curated documentaries ready for your next movie marathon. Sign up through StackSocial and you can score a two-year subscription for just $60, or a three-year subscription for $72, which saves you up to 59% and drops the cost down to as little as $2 per month. You can also ditch the annual fees and opt for the $140-lifetime subscription instead.

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Hulu and Spotify student bundle: $6/month

Save $16/month

Students will want to check out Spotify’s Premium Student offer, which combines a $12/month Spotify Premium membership with Hulu’s $10 a month ad-supported plan. At just $6 a month, this bundle would save $16 each month, and it comes with a one-month free trial. You need to be a student above the age of 18 who is enrolled at a US Title IV-accredited college or university to qualify, and Spotify works with a third party called SheerID to verify that you’re eligible. You can even get the first month for free.

You will need to verify eligibility every 12 months, with the offer available for a total of four years. Full details can be found on Spotify’s site.

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Peacock Premium: $2/month for students

Save $6/month

Get access to Peacock’s ad-supported tier for just $2 per month for 12 months with a student discount. Peacock Premium typically costs $8 per month, making this a 75% discount. Like Hulu, above, the offer is available to students 18 years or older enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program at a Title IV-accredited school in the US. Eligibility is verified through SheerID, and the deal can be renewed annually if students meet the criteria. This offer is only available for 12 months. After the first year, your subscription will revert back to the usual cost.

It’s worth noting that you can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just $3 per month if you’re a teacher, which is a $5 monthly discount. These offers are available to both new and existing Peacock subscribers.

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Hulu: $2/month for students

Save $8/month

College students who don’t want the Spotify bundle can get ad-supported Hulu for $2 a month. Hulu similarly uses SheerID to verify eligibility, with more details available on Hulu’s site.

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Disney Plus Basic: $0 for Spectrum users

Save $10/month

A Basic-tier Disney Plus subscription is available at no additional cost for Spectrum customers with select Spectrum TV packages. To qualify for this perk, you’ll need to subscribe to a TV Select package or higher. More details can be found at Spectrum’s site.

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Peacock Premium: $0 for Comcast and Instacart subscribers

Save $8/month

Comcast, which owns Peacock and its parent NBCUniversal, includes a free two-year Peacock Premium subscription for all Xfinity internet customers who subscribe to gigabit or higher speed service. This offer is also open to Diamond- and Platinum-tier Xfinity Rewards members, and those who have a Now TV subscription. More details can be found on Xfinity’s site.

Peacock is also now available to Instacart Plus members. Users in the US can receive a free Peacock Premium subscription as a membership perk. Instacart Plus costs $10 per month — or $100 per year — and grants members unlimited fast, free delivery on orders over $35. Sign up for Peacock via the Instacart app. 

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How we choose streaming service deals at CNET

This list features several straightforward streaming deals that include temporary discounts for new or returning subscribers. These offers aren’t the only way to score some savings. We’ve also included plenty of other ways to stretch your streaming budget, including discounted student subscriptions, annual plan savings and bundle offers that combine multiple services. Some of these offers may not technically qualify as a “deal,” but they’re among the most consistent ways to get a streaming subscription for less.

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