Basic with Ads
Two simultaneous streams; Full HD.
- Monthly payment
- $10.99
- 12 monthly payments
- $131.88
- Annual upfront charge
- $109.99
Before tax and extras. Plan source ↗
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HBO MaxPlans, prices & subscription costs
Compare Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium, with monthly and annual prices for each. Sports and resolution vary by tier.
Provider sources reviewed
SELECTED ENTRY PLAN$10.99
per month · Basic with Ads
Recurring U.S. price before tax and extras. No temporary trial price.HBO Max plans and prices
Compare the recurring monthly payment with an annual purchase where the provider lists one. Twelve monthly payments are shown separately so the billing options are not confused.
Standard
Two simultaneous streams; Full HD; downloads and included live sports.
- Monthly payment
- $18.49
- 12 monthly payments
- $221.88
- Annual upfront charge
- $184.99
Before tax and extras. Plan source ↗
Premium
Up to four simultaneous streams, with a two-stream sports limit; 4K on eligible titles.
- Monthly payment
- $22.99
- 12 monthly payments
- $275.88
- Annual upfront charge
- $229.99
Before tax and extras. Plan source ↗
All three listed plans offer annual billing. Compare each annual amount with twelve payments for that same tier.
What does a year cost?
Basic with Ads: two ways to pay
- Twelve monthly payments
- $131.88
- One annual payment
- $109.99
- Full-year difference
- $21.89
The annual price is paid upfront. The difference assumes you would keep the same monthly plan for all twelve months. Paying for fewer months may cost less if you do not use the service year-round.
Illustration at the reviewed prices, before tax, extras or future price changes. This is not a future price guarantee.
Extras, renewals & account changes
The listed prices are recurring rates, not introductory discounts. Check the rate and billing date shown in your account; cancel future renewal through the company that bills you.
| Sports and paid events | Included live sports require Standard or Premium. Separately purchased pay-per-view events add to the subscription bill. Provider source ↗ |
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| Billing provider matters | Available plans and plan-change steps can vary by provider. Find who bills you in the subscription settings before switching. Some partner subscriptions require cancellation and resubscription to change tiers. Provider source ↗ |
How to choose your plan
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Official sources & review notes
Reviewed October 27, 2026 for U.S. subscriptions. Provider sources support the listed prices and terms; the annual budget examples are FeeHQ calculations. Promotions, taxes, app-store pricing and third-party bundles can differ. Confirm the final bill before subscribing.
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