// Tool — Streaming cost
Streaming Cost Calculator
Tick the services you pay for and watch the real monthly and annual total add up. Switch any service to its ad-supported tier to see how much you'd save.
Prices verified June 2026 · list prices, subject to change
// Free · ad-supported
// On-demand
// Live TV
// Sports
// FAQ
How much does streaming cost per month?
It depends on how many services you stack. One or two on-demand services run about $15–40/month; add a live-TV service like YouTube TV and you can pass $80/month. Tick your services above to see your exact total.
Is streaming cheaper than cable?
On-demand streaming is almost always cheaper than the ~$83 average U.S. cable bill. Once you add a full live-TV streaming package plus several ad-free services, the cost can match or exceed cable.
How do I lower my streaming bill?
Switch to ad-supported tiers (often half price), pay annually where it is offered to save 15–20%, use free services like Tubi and Pluto TV, and rotate subscriptions instead of paying for all of them year-round.
Does this calculator include taxes and fees?
No — it uses each service’s list price. Your final bill may be slightly higher with local sales tax, but there are no equipment-rental or hidden cable-style fees with streaming.