Video streaming uses an internet connection to let you watch live or on-demand video content on a device such as a TV, mobile phone, laptop or tablet. Streamed content isn’t saved to your personal device, so it won't take up space on your hard drive or device.

How to bundle streaming services in Australia

Bundling your streaming services can be a savvy way to manage your subscriptions and potentially save some money. In Australia, there are a few key ways you can group your favourite streaming apps together: Here are the main options: Through your telco: Major providers like Telstra and Optus allow you to bundle various streaming subscriptions with your internet or mobile plan. Optus offers its SubHub platform, which gives you a discount for bundling multiple services, while Telstra allows you to add services like Foxtel and Kayo to your account for simpler billing. Use a content hub: Services like Hubbl, Fetch TV, and Foxtel act as aggregators, bringing multiple streaming apps into one place. Hubbl's Stack & Save feature offers discounts when you subscribe to several eligible apps through their platform. Fetch TV can be added to some internet plans, offering a central hub for free-to-air, catch-up TV, and your streaming subscriptions. Directly from the provider: Some streaming services offer their own bundles. For example, Foxtel often has packages that include Netflix, combining their content library with Netflix's extensive catalogue on a single bill. While bundling can simplify payments and sometimes lead to savings, it’s worth doing the maths. Make sure the convenience doesn't outweigh the cost and that you're not paying for services you don't actually watch. Always compare the bundle price against the cost of subscribing to each service individually.

Which is better: Stan vs Netflix?

Both Netflix and Stan are strong contenders in the Australian streaming market, but they cater to slightly different tastes. Netflix is the global giant, known for its huge library of international movies and TV shows. If you want the widest selection and to keep up with global streaming trends, Netflix is hard to beat. However, its prices have risen in recent years, and its ad-supported plan doesn't give you access to its full catalogue. Stan, on the other hand, stands out for its excellent collection of Australian-made content. It produces original local shows and is also the place to find some popular international hits. For sports fans, the Stan Sport add-on is a major drawcard, offering live and on-demand rugby, tennis, and football. The verdict: While Stan's ad-free plans can be more affordable than Netflix's, its total library is smaller. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your viewing habits. If you love Aussie shows and live sport, Stan is a fantastic option. If you’re after a massive library of international blockbusters and trending original series, Netflix likely has the edge.

Which is better: Binge vs Netflix?

Choosing between Netflix and Binge depends on what you’re looking for in a streaming service. Both have a lot to offer, but they focus on different types of content. Netflix is the global streaming giant, with a massive library of international movies, documentaries, and its own blockbuster original series. If you want the biggest selection of content from around the world, Netflix is a safe bet. Its main strength is the sheer volume and variety on offer. Binge, on the other hand, leverages its connection to parent company Foxtel to provide a different kind of experience. It’s home to a strong collection of critically acclaimed international series and popular Foxtel Originals. A key difference is that Binge also offers live-streamed channels, giving you access to lifestyle, food, and reality content as it airs. While its movie library isn't as vast as Netflix's, Binge is more affordable, making it a great value choice for fans of premium TV dramas and reality shows. The verdict: Ultimately, the best choice comes down to what you value more. Go for Netflix if your priority is a massive library packed with exclusive, big-budget shows and you don't mind a higher price tag. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers popular dramas and the unique bonus of live TV channels, Binge is likely the better fit for you.

What is the best sports streaming service in Australia?

There isn’t one single ‘best’ service for all sports fans in Australia. The right choice really depends on which sports you can’t live without. Two of the main sports streaming platforms are Kayo Sports and Stan Sport, but each have their own unique offerings. Here’s a quick breakdown: Kayo: Think of Kayo as the ultimate all-rounder. It has the largest and most diverse offering, with over 50 sports available to watch. It’s the go-to for AFL, NRL, cricket, F1, Supercars, NBA, and NFL. Kayo also has unique features designed for sports lovers, like SplitView to watch up to four games at once and a No Spoilers setting. Stan Sport: Stan Sport is one of only two platforms with exclusive rights to rugby union content, including, Wallabies games, Super Rugby, and the Six Nations. It’s also the streaming home of Grand Slam tennis, covering Wimbledon and the Australian Open, as well as the UEFA Champions League for football fans. Keep in mind that Stan Sport is an add-on, so you'll need a base Stan subscription first. The verdict: See which service holds the rights to the sports and teams you follow most. For the broadest coverage across the most popular Australian and American sports, Kayo is hard to beat. But for rugby and tennis fans, Stan Sport could be preferable.

Compare Streaming Services In Australia

Whether you’re binge-watching the latest drama, tuning into live sport, or queuing up a family movie night, streaming has become the go-to way Australians watch content. With so many platforms, plans and features to choose from, it can be tricky to know how to compare your options—or how to make the most of your subscription.

Joshua MalinFinance Writer

Meagan LawrenceConsumer Editor

24 Sep, 2025

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Which streaming services are available in Australia?
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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.

Streaming tips from our expert

Eden Radford, Canstar Spokesperson

If you’re looking to get the best value from a streaming service, here are some tips to avoid blowing your budget.

Know what you like to watch

Subscribe to the content you enjoy the most. For example, families with kids might prefer Disney+, while sports lovers may prefer Kayo or Stan Sport.

Find the subscription tier that matches your needs

Consider how many people will be using the service at once and if you really need extras like Ultra HD, which add to your monthly bill.

Take advantage of freebies

Time any free trials for periods when you’ll be able to make the best use of it, and make sure to set a reminder for when the offer ends if you plan to cancel.

See if it’s part of a perk

You may be eligible for discounted or free streaming as a perk of other services or products you buy. For example, some telco or energy plans include free subscriptions to big-name platforms like Netflix, Spotify or Paramount+.

Rotate between services

Rather than pay for multiple video streaming services at once, use one at time. Watch all the content you want on one platform, cancel your service, then move to another. This will save you money and means you’ll have fresh content available if you hop back to a previously used service.

Don’t forget free streaming

If you don’t mind the occasional ad, you can find plenty of great on-demand content from the free-to-air networks’ streaming services, or alternatives like YouTube and Tubi.

Sharing is caring

Splitting a subscription between friends and family can cut costs, but be aware that many streaming services are now disabling password sharing between different households.

About our streaming experts

Meagan Lawrence, Consumer Editor

Meagan Lawrence is Canstar’s Consumer Editor, where she leads the Consumer team’s coverage of home appliances, groceries, retail and more. Meagan also helps produce our famed Star Ratings, giving consumers the power to make better purchasing decisions across a wide range of products.

Meagan has more than a decade’s experience in news and content and has worked for some of Australia’s largest media organisations, including Bauer Media and Seven West Media. As a journalist and editor, she has covered news and politics, entertainment, lifestyle and food and is driven by the need to deliver readers with interesting information that both informs and empowers.

Meagan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the Queensland University of Technology. When she’s not working, you’ll find her wrangling her two young children or hiding in bed with a book.

You can follow Meagan on LinkedIn

Joshua Malin, Finance Writer

Josh Malin is a Finance Writer with the Canstar editorial team. Josh started his career in print media, featured in The Advertiser, The Sunday Mail and SA Weekend Magazine. Now, he works with Canstar to cover everything from utilities and streaming services to insurance and personal finance. Before joining Canstar, Josh worked in the comparison industry where he wrote about health and life insurance. Josh has a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Professional Writing from Flinders University.

You can follow Josh through Linkedin.