A recent analysis reveals that the monthly cost for nine widely used streaming services—Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock, YouTube Premium, and Spotify—has increased significantly since March 2021. Back then, the total monthly expense for these services was $95.91. Today, that figure has risen to $154.41, marking a 61% increase over five years. This translates to an additional $702 annually for the same set of subscriptions at their standard tiers.
In 2021, the annual cost for these nine services was approximately $1,150.92. Currently, it stands at $1,852.92. Importantly, this comparison assumes no cancellations or downgrades in subscription plans.
Price increases vary by service, with Apple TV+ experiencing the highest jump at 200%, followed by Disney+ at 138%, and Peacock doubling its price. Other services such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube Premium, and Spotify have also raised their prices by notable margins ranging from 23% to 43%.
The data, compiled and verified by Rashid N., editor of HonestlyRanked, is based on documented pricing changes from each streaming provider. The analysis does not speculate on the reasons behind these increases but notes that price hikes have become more frequent and, in some cases, multiple increases have occurred within a single year.
This trend highlights the growing cost burden on consumers who subscribe to multiple streaming platforms, emphasizing the evolving economics of digital entertainment services.