HBO Max alternatives compared by price
HBO Max starts at $10.99 per month, with ads, 2 streams, 1080p, $109.99 a year billed annually for Basic with Ads (USD per month). HBO Max last raised a list price in Jan 2026: Standard went from $14.99 to $18.49 (+23%), first seen on its pricing page that month. Below are 5 alternatives with their current plans and price history; 2 list a lower entry price.
5 HBO Max alternatives at a glance
Entry price is each product's cheapest paid plan as last read from its pricing page. Check the unit: some charge per user, others per account or per use.
| Product | Starts at | Free plan | Priced by | Latest price change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBO Max(the one you are replacing) | $10.99 per month, with ads, 2 streams, 1080p, $109.99 a year billed annually | No | Flat per account | Standard went from $14.99 to $18.49 (+23%) |
 Netflix | $8.99 per month, with ads, 2 streams, 1080p | No | Flat per account | Premium from $24.99 to $26.99 (+8%), Nov 2026. |
 Disney+ | $12.49 per month, with ads | No | Flat per account | Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (No Ads) from $32.99 to $34.99 (+6%), Nov 2026. |
 Hulu | $12.49 per month, with ads, $124.99 a year billed annually | No | Flat per account | Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, ESPN Select from $89.99 to $99.99 (+11%), Nov 2026. |
 Apple TV | $14.99 per month, 7-day free trial for new subscribers | No | Flat per account | Monthly from $12.99 to $14.99 (+15%), Nov 2026. |
 F1 TV | $3.49 per month ($29.99 a year), timing data and replays, no live races | No | Flat per account | Premium with Apple TV from $12.99 to $14.99 (+15%), Nov 2026. |
Exhibit 1
HBO Max and its alternatives over time
Each product's cheapest paid plan by default. Click a legend entry to add or hide a plan.
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| Observed | HBO Max Basic with Ads | Netflix Standard with ads | Disney+ With Ads | Hulu With Ads | Apple TV Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2021 | $5.99 | ||||
| Jul 1, 2021 | $9.99 | ||||
| Nov 3, 2022about.netflix.com | $6.99 | ||||
| Jan 1, 2023 | $6.99 | ||||
| Jan 1, 2026 | $10.99 | $7.99 | $11.99 | ||
| Mar 5, 2026apple.com | $12.99 | ||||
| Apr 16, 2026SEC filing | $8.99 | ||||
| Nov 3, 2026 | $10.99 | $8.99 | $12.49 | $12.49 | $14.99 |
Netflix
Netflix starts at $8.99 per month, with ads, 2 streams, 1080p for Standard with ads (USD per month), goes up to $26.99 per month, no ads, 4 streams, 4K HDR, up to 2 extra members for Premium. Latest change: Premium from $24.99 to $26.99 (+8%), Nov 2026.
Netflix pricing and price historyHBO Max vs Netflix pricingVisit Netflix
Disney+
Disney+ starts at $12.49 per month, with ads for With Ads (USD per month), goes up to $35.99 per month, with ads for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle. Latest change: Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (No Ads) from $32.99 to $34.99 (+6%), Nov 2026.
Disney+ pricing and price historyHBO Max vs Disney+ pricingVisit Disney+
Hulu
Hulu starts at $12.49 per month, with ads, $124.99 a year billed annually for With Ads (USD per month), goes up to $99.99 per month, live TV with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select with ads for Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, ESPN Select. Latest change: Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, ESPN Select from $89.99 to $99.99 (+11%), Nov 2026.
Hulu pricing and price historyHBO Max vs Hulu pricingVisit Hulu
Apple TV
Apple TV starts at $14.99 per month, 7-day free trial for new subscribers for Monthly (USD per month), goes up to $17.99 per month, both services bundled for With Peacock. Latest change: Monthly from $12.99 to $14.99 (+15%), Nov 2026.
Apple TV pricing and price historyHBO Max vs Apple TV pricingVisit Apple TV
F1 TV
F1 TV starts at $3.49 per month ($29.99 a year), timing data and replays, no live races for Access (USD per month), goes up to $14.99 per month, the Apple TV subscription, F1 TV Premium included, 4K HDR on up to 6 devices for Premium with Apple TV. Latest change: Premium with Apple TV from $12.99 to $14.99 (+15%), Nov 2026.
F1 TV pricing and price historyHBO Max vs F1 TV pricingVisit F1 TV
HBO Max alternatives: questions
- What is the cheapest alternative to HBO Max?
- Of the alternatives we track, F1 TV has the lowest listed entry price: $3.49 per month ($29.99 a year), timing data and replays, no live races for Access (USD per month). HBO Max starts at $10.99 per month, with ads, 2 streams, 1080p, $109.99 a year billed annually. Check the unit, since some products charge per user and others per account.
- Is there a free alternative to HBO Max?
- None of the 5 alternatives we track lists a free plan; all of them start with a paid plan or a trial.
- Has HBO Max raised its prices?
- HBO Max last raised a list price in Jan 2026: Standard went from $14.99 to $18.49 (+23%), first seen on its pricing page that month.
- Which HBO Max alternatives raised their prices?
- Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, F1 TV. Netflix: Premium from $24.99 to $26.99 (+8%), Nov 2026. Disney+: Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (No Ads) from $32.99 to $34.99 (+6%), Nov 2026. Hulu: Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, ESPN Select from $89.99 to $99.99 (+11%), Nov 2026.