HBO Max alternatives 2026: 7 options compared by facts

Services from our Video Streaming Services ranking you can choose instead of HBO Max, by Score. For each one we show the factors where it beats HBO Max.

HBO Max: Our Score 63/100 See the full ranking

  1. 1

    discovery+

    70/100

    Stronger than HBO Max in: Price, Flexibility

    Cheapest plan without ads, per month (US)
    $11.99
    Cheaper plan with ads
    Yes
    4K on at least one plan
    No
    Streams at once (cheapest plan without ads)
    4
  2. 3

    Netflix

    60/100

    Not stronger than HBO Max on any factor, but it may fit on price or features — see the facts.

    Cheapest plan without ads, per month (US)
    $19.99
    Cheaper plan with ads
    Yes
    4K on at least one plan
    Yes
    Streams at once (cheapest plan without ads)
    2
  3. 4

    Apple TV

    57/100

    Stronger than HBO Max in: Flexibility

    Cheapest plan without ads, per month (US)
    $14.99
    Cheaper plan with ads
    Not verified
    4K on at least one plan
    Yes
    Streams at once (cheapest plan without ads)
    Not verified
  4. 5

    STARZ

    57/100

    Not stronger than HBO Max on any factor, but it may fit on price or features — see the facts.

    Cheapest plan without ads, per month (US)
    $11.99
    Cheaper plan with ads
    No
    4K on at least one plan
    Not verified
    Streams at once (cheapest plan without ads)
    4
  5. 6

    Shudder

    53/100

    Stronger than HBO Max in: Price, Flexibility

    Cheapest plan without ads, per month (US)
    $8.99
    Cheaper plan with ads
    Yes
    4K on at least one plan
    Not verified
    Streams at once (cheapest plan without ads)
    Not verified
  6. 7

    Disney+

    44/100

    Not stronger than HBO Max on any factor, but it may fit on price or features — see the facts.

    Cheapest plan without ads, per month (US)
    $21.49
    Cheaper plan with ads
    Yes
    4K on at least one plan
    Yes
    Streams at once (cheapest plan without ads)
    Not verified
  7. 8

    AMC+

    41/100

    Stronger than HBO Max in: Price, Flexibility

    Cheapest plan without ads, per month (US)
    $8.99
    Cheaper plan with ads
    Yes
    4K on at least one plan
    Not verified
    Streams at once (cheapest plan without ads)
    Not verified