Streaming platform rankings: You work hard for your money – make sure it works hard for you when you invest in entertainment.
Here’s a subjective Top 10 streaming platforms. It is influenced by our own preferences, as we have tried to look for value, which is why Binge ranks #1. It’s impressive value with on-demand and live-streaming options.
It’s a big call to push the world’s biggest streaming platform to #2 on the list, but Binge looks a better buy than Netflix at present. However, as we will note tomorrow, buying both of them sets you up with a pretty good TV package at what for many will be an affordable monthly spend.
Netflix hit The Queen’s Gambit
The list might spark debate about rankings in the Top 10 and it’s a list we will constantly review and update when necessary.
Binge sister platform Kayo doesn’t make our list because it is genre specific and is more costly than our top 10 entertainment options.
Pararmount+ starts of life ranked #5. If you think it’s too high it’s because we are going partly on their promise of great value and a broad offering. If you think it’s too low you need to wait a while. It only launched this week and it already sits at #5!
Use this list also with our streaming guide list of investment recommendations which we are publishing tomorrow. As you already know you can get quite a bit of content already for free. If money is no object then you can invest close to $350 monthly on what we have labelled the First Class Premium package.
Mediaweek’s Top 10 streaming platforms
1 Binge $10
2 Netflix $11
3 Stan $10
4 Disney+ $12
5 Paramount+ $9 NEW
6 Amazon Prime $7
7 Apple TV+ $8
8 YouTube Premium $15
9 BritBox $9
10 Acorn TV $7
(Prices are for entry-level plans)
Tomorrow: The ultimate streaming package plans – go free up to $350 monthly
Build your TV library with this guide to streaming packages. Start with just $10 a month or spoil yourself with a little more, or go really crazy with our First Class + Premium Sport recommendation.
Mediaweek’s Streaming TV Week
See also:
Paramount+: Beverley McGarvey & Jarrod Villani reveal streaming strategy
How Paramount+ plans to make a big impression with its content on August 11
Paramount+: What to watch on Australia’s newest streaming platform