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Compare average streaming costs
The cost of a streaming services varies depending on the service and subscription tier, with the base subscription for most platforms sitting somewhere between $8-$16 per month. Here, we compare the costs and features of some of the biggest streaming services in Australia:
Netflix
Standard with Ads: $7.99 per month
- Some shows and movies are unavailable
- Watch and download on two devices
- Full HD available
Standard: $20.99 per month
- Watch and download on two devices
- Full HD available
- Can add one extra user for an additional $6.99 with ads or $8.99 without.
Premium: $28.99 per month
- Watch on four devices
- Download on six devices
- 4K Ultra HD and spatial audio
- Can add two extra users for an additional $6.99 each with ads or $8.99 without.
Stan
Basic: $12 per month
- Watch and download on one device
- HD not available
- Pay $20 to add Stan Sport
Standard: $17 per month
- Watch and download on three devices
- Full HD available
- Pay $20 to add Stan Sport
Premium: $22 per month
- Watch on four devices
- Download on five devices
- 4K Ultra HD available
- Pay $20 to add Stan Sport
Disney+
Standard: $15.99 per month
- Watch on two devices
- Download on 10 devices
- Full HD and 5.1 audio available
- Pay $7.99 to add an additional user
Premium: $20.99 per month
- Watch on four devices
- Download on 10 devices
- 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos audio
- Pay $7.99 to add an additional user
Prime Video
Amazon Prime Subscription: $9.99 per month
- Some content requires an additional payment to rent or buy
- Watch on three devices
- Download on four devices
- Up to 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos
audio depending on device - Watch ad-free for an additional $2.99
AppleTV+
Standard: $15.99 per month
- 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos audio
- Watch on six devices
- Unlimited downloads on Apple devices.
Kayo
Standard: $30 per month
- Full HD available
- Watch on one device
- No offline downloads
Premium: $40 per month
- 4K Ultra HD available
- Watch on two devices
- No offline downloads
Britbox
Standard: $13.99 per month
- Full HD available
- Watch on four devices
- Download up to 25 shows across five devices
Which streaming services are available in Australia?
Subscription-based streaming services
These services are charged monthly or annually. You can choose your plan based on your streaming needs and whether you want to share your account with family or friends.
- Netflix: One of the most popular services worldwide, Netflix is home to thousands of new and classic movies and television shows, with exclusives like Wednesday and Stranger Things.
- Stan: Stan produces a large amount of original Australian content like Black Snow and Drag Race Down Under, and is also home to plenty of American and British shows and movies.
- Disney+: This streaming platform offers a huge range of content from its flagship brand Disney, as well as content from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. Some of the most popular Disney+ exclusives include Andor and The Bear.
- Hayu: Popular with reality TV buffs, this platform provides a wide variety of reality content from Australia, America, the UK and more.
- Prime Video: This platform features acclaimed movies and shows from around the world, along with an increasing number of originals such as The Boys and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
- Kayo: If sports are your thing, then Kayo might be a slam dunk. The platform offers 50 sports from around the world, including soccer, the NBA, MLB and NFL.
- BINGE: BINGE is Foxtel’s on-demand TV and film platform, offering new release movies and premium dramas, comedies, documentaries, lifestyle shows and more.
- Apple TV+: Apple’s streaming platform takes a quality over quantity approach, offering a number of exclusives and originals like Severance and Ted Lasso.
- Paramount+: One of the newest entrants to the Australian streaming market, Paramount+ features the libraries of Paramount Pictures, Showtime, Nickelodeon and a range of other channels and studios.
- BritBox: Home to a host of British movies and television shows, BritBox is known for classics like Broadchurch and Would I Lie to You. BritBox was the winner of our 2025 Customer Satisfaction Award for the best pay TV and streaming service.
Free-to-air streaming services
If you’re a fan of traditional TV channels but can’t make it to the couch in time for your favourite shows, you can use free-to-air on-demand services to catch up.
- ABC iView: A great on-demand option for viewers to watch their favourite ABC shows from channels such as ABC News through to ABC Comedy and ABC Kids.
- SBS on Demand: SBS On Demand features a wide range of news, documentaries and original content, as well as dramas and cult comedy classics from around the world.
- 10: Channel 10’s on-demand equivalent features reality TV favourites, such as The Bachelor and Survivor, as well as popular shows including NCIS, Broadchurch and Twin Peaks.
- 9Now: Home to Channel 9’s catch ups, 9Now hosts replays of The Block, Married at First Sight and the NRL. It also features full seasons of old favourites, like Bewitched and The Addams Family, and new hits like Dance Moms, ER, My Strange Addiction and Love Island.
- 7plus: Run by Seven Network, this service offers catch ups for Channel 7 as well as 7TWO, 7mate, 7flix, 7food and Racing.com. It includes live games and replays of the AFL, a wide range of movies, and even boasts a 24/7 Seinfeld channel.
How do I stream?
Here are some tips to get you up and running.
- Get a stable internet connection: Unlike traditional cable or satellite TV, streaming services rely entirely on your internet connection. This means your internet bandwidth and data allowance play a big role in the quality and amount you can stream.
- Choose your streaming device: Most modern streaming services can be accessed on almost any device with an internet connection. This could be a smart TV, tablet, laptop or mobile device. If you have an older TV, you may need to purchase a streaming device like Hubble, a Fetch box or an Amazon Fire Stick.
- Compare and choose your provider: Next, choose the streaming platform with shows you want to watch for the right price. You can also choose to have multiple services, as many Australians do, but be mindful of your budget as costs can quickly add up.
