TV, SPORTS & MUSIC / U.S. PRICING
Find the subscriptions that fit your watchlist and your budget. Compare eight services, explore their plans, and see what monthly payments add up to over a year.
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THE SHORTLIST
One regular paid entry plan per service, sorted by monthly price. These plans offer different content and features; music, live sports and TV libraries are not interchangeable. Trials, free tiers and eligibility-based discounts are excluded from these starting prices.
Showing 8 services
Pandora Plus
Compare Plus radio listening with on-demand Premium and Family plans. Use the current direct-billing price when comparing annual offers.
$65.89 billed annually. Before tax and extras.
Standard with ads
Compare an ad-supported starting plan with two ad-free tiers. Screen limits and picture quality change by plan.
No annual offer listed for this plan. Before tax and extras.
Prime Video only
Compare video-only access with a full Amazon Prime membership. The optional Ultra upgrade is an additional charge.
No annual offer listed for this plan. Before tax and extras.
Basic with Ads
Compare Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium, with monthly and annual prices for each. Sports and resolution vary by tier.
$109.99 billed annually. Before tax and extras.
Disney+ (With Ads)
Choose monthly Disney+ with ads or Premium, which also offers annual billing. Bundles can change the combined cost with Hulu.
No annual offer listed for this plan. Before tax and extras.
Hulu (With Ads)
Compare the on-demand library with the much larger bill for live television. Annual billing is listed for the ad-supported library plan.
$124.99 billed annually. Before tax and extras.
Premium Individual
Compare recurring Premium prices for one person, two people, a household or eligible students. Temporary trials are excluded.
No annual offer listed for this plan. Before tax and extras.
ESPN Select
Compare Select for ESPN+ content with Unlimited for the wider ESPN network lineup. Both have monthly and annual options.
$139.99 billed annually. Before tax and extras.
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SIDE BY SIDE
Twelve monthly payments are a budget calculation, not an annual offer. The annual column is a separate upfront purchase for the exact plan named. Open a service’s guide for higher tiers, annual options and extra charges.
| Service / selected plan | Monthly payment | 12 monthly payments | Annual upfront charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| PandoraPandora Plus | $5.99 | $71.88 | $65.89 |
| NetflixStandard with ads | $8.99 | $107.88 | Not listed |
| Prime VideoPrime Video only | $8.99 | $107.88 | Not listed |
| HBO MaxBasic with Ads | $10.99 | $131.88 | $109.99 |
| Disney+Disney+ (With Ads) | $12.49 | $149.88 | Not listed |
| HuluHulu (With Ads) | $12.49 | $149.88 | $124.99 |
| SpotifyPremium Individual | $12.99 | $155.88 | Not listed |
| ESPNESPN Select | $13.99 | $167.88 | $139.99 |
DO THE MATH
Select the services you pay for and choose a monthly plan for each. Use the result to decide which subscriptions earn a place in next month’s budget.
Check for bundle overlap first. For example, a Prime membership already includes Prime Video, and some Spotify Student offers include Hulu. This calculator adds standalone prices; it does not apply bundle discounts.
Monthly recurring rates × 12 for the yearly illustration. Excludes annual-billing discounts, trials, tax, add-ons and price changes. Student and military plans require eligibility; household plans have membership rules. Your choices stay in this browser and are not saved.
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BEFORE YOU SUBSCRIBE
An annual discount helps when you keep a service all year. If you only want one series or a short sports season, fewer monthly payments can cost less than an annual subscription. Put the next billing date on your calendar.
List subscriptions included with your phone, internet or TV package. Then compare any bundle with your separate bills. An extra service is not a saving if you would never have bought it.
Live programming, sports, trailers and select titles may still include ads. Higher tiers can also change downloads, picture quality and simultaneous streams. Choose for the features you will actually use.
We reviewed official U.S. provider pages on October 27, 2026. Each card links to its source and a detailed guide. Prices are recurring direct-billing rates, before taxes and optional charges; introductory promotions are excluded. Availability and prices can differ through app stores and other billing partners.
This is a focused comparison of eight TV, sports and music services, not an exhaustive ranking. The order follows monthly entry-plan price. Links have no affiliate tracking, and no paid placement determines the order. Providers may change prices; verify your chosen plan and renewal notice before paying.