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Title: The best streaming deals: Save on DirecTV, Audible, Starz and more

Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:01:26 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/best-streaming...

Whether youΓÇÖre a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season
of Stranger Things when it drops, everyoneΓÇÖs on the lookout for streaming
deals nowadays. Plenty have chosen VOD and live TV streaming services over
traditional cable in recent years, but the savings that choice got you just a
few years ago have somewhat evaporated now. Companies like Netflix, Disney,
Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you
may question if streaming is even worth it anymore.

We at Engadget still think so, for many reasons, but you can (and should) be
smart with your money at the same time. Streaming deals are an option, even
if they donΓÇÖt come around with the same regularity as discounts on AirPods
do. If youΓÇÖre looking to save money and still stream all of the content you
want, Engadget can help by laying out the best streaming deals you can get
right now, how you can save with bundles and everything you should know
before paying for yet another streaming service.

Best streaming deals

True streaming deals can be hard to come by. Most often, theyΓÇÖll pop up
during the Black Friday shopping period. On occasion, weΓÇÖll see them
sparingly throughout the year and they usually take the form of a discounted
monthly or annual rate for a limited period of time. Also, true streaming
deals are typically on the ad-supported versions of a service, but once in a
while youΓÇÖll find a unicorn of a deal on a tier that has ad-free viewing.

If youΓÇÖre able to wait for a deal before subscribing to a streaming
service, we recommend doing so. YouΓÇÖll save money upfront and in the long
run, and you also have the option to cancel your subscription before the
price goes back up to the normal rate.

Audible subscription (three months) for $3 ($42 off): From now through mid-
December, you can get AmazonΓÇÖs audiobook subscription for just a dollar a
month for three months. Note that it will auto-renew at $15 per month after
that, but you can cancel at any point.

Starz (one year) for $30 ($40 off): Pay upfront for one year and you can get
$40 off a Stars annual subscription. There's a month-to-month option too,
which costs $5 per month for the first three months if you don't want to
commit to the full year. Either option gives you access to the entire Starz
TV and movie library with offline viewing and no ads.

Hulu + Live TV ΓÇö $64.99/mo for 3 months ($25/mo off): New and eligible
returning subscribers can get three months of Hulu + Live TV at a rate of $65
per month, which is much cheaper than the current $83-per-month rate and a
whopping 27 percent off the new $90-per-month rate that kicks in on October
21. In addition to live TV content, unlimited DVR and access to more than 95
live TV channels, this service also includes Disney+ and ESPN Select, so
you're essentially getting three separate streaming services under this
umbrella. Just remember that your subscription will be billed at the new
standard $90/month rate after the first three months.

Fubo Pro for $55/month for the first month ($30 off): Fubo has introductory
discounts on most of its packages, and the Pro package is the least expensive
plan currently listed. It offers access to 224 channels, unlimited cloud DVR
and up to 10 simultaneous streams. It even includes regional sports content
from the NHL, MLB and NBA.

Spotify Premium Individual (one month) for $0 ($12 off): This is our favorite
music streaming service for podcasts and social features. The Premium
Individual plan lets you listen ad-free and skip songs at will. You can also
organize your listening queue and download content for offline listening.
Just be aware, your subscription will auto-renew at the end of the trial
period. So if you don't want to be on the hook for the $12 monthly fee, set a
reminder to cancel and go back to the free version.

Streaming bundle discounts

ThereΓÇÖs more consolidation happening now than ever before in the streaming
space, and that means there are more streaming bundle options. These bundles
offer you access to more content with one subscription price, but those
prices are typically higher than paying for a single service by itself
(obviously). It may be tempting to just get the bundle, but if only one of
those services in the bundle speaks to you, youΓÇÖll spend less overall by
just paying for the single service.

Speaking of a deep love for a single streaming service: if all of your
favorite shows are on Peacock or the latest releases on HBO Max consistently
bring you joy, consider paying for one year upfront. Subscribing with an
annual plan usually saves you money in the long term over paying on a monthly
basis. Unfortunately, not all streaming services (looking at you, Netflix)
have an annual subscription option.

Disney+

If you feel like Charlie Kelly trying to figure out who Pepe Silvia is when
you look at Disney's streaming prices chart, you're not alone. The confusion
comes from the fact that Disney owns, or has a hand in, many streaming
services including Hulu and ESPN. Throw in a partnership with HBO Max and you
have a ton of options to consider and, probably, whiplash to match. Here's a
quick overview of popular Disney+ bundle pricing.

Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads) ΓÇö $13/month

Disney+ and Hulu bundle (without ads) ΓÇö $20/month

Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Select (with ads) ΓÇö $20/month

Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Select (without ads on Disney+ and Hulu only) ΓÇö
$30/month

Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max (with ads) ΓÇö $20/month

Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max (without ads) ΓÇö $33/month

Peacock TV

Peacock doesn't have any streaming bundles available all year round, but you
can save if you pay for one year upfront.

Peacock Select (with ads) ΓÇö $8/month or $80/year

Peacock Premium (with ads) ΓÇö $11/month or $110/year

Peacock Premium Plus (without ads) ΓÇö $17/month or $170/year

Paramount+

Paramount+ used to bill its tier with Showtime as a sort of bundle, but it
has since renamed its plans and focused the Showtime inclusion in its premium
tier as just another bonus of paying for the higher priced plan.

Paramount+ Essential (with ads) ΓÇö$8/month or $60/year

Paramount Premium (without ads) ΓÇö $13/month or $120/year

Student discounts on streaming services

It pays to be a student ΓÇö sometimes, at least. A number of streaming
services have student discounts you can take advantage of as long as you're
actively studying. What that translates to most of the time is being able to
verify your student status and signing up with your .edu email address.

HBO Max student discount ΓÇö subscribe for $5/month (50 percent off): HBO Max
offers their ad-supported tier to students for half off the usual rate.
YouΓÇÖll just have to verify that youΓÇÖre a student through Unidays, and
make note that this offer is only good for up to 12 months of service.

Hulu student discount ΓÇö subscribe for $2/month (75 percent off): Those with
a valid student ID can get HuluΓÇÖs ad-supported tier for 75 percent off the
typical rate. TheyΓÇÖll keep the same sale price for as long as theyΓÇÖre a
student as well.

Spotify student discount ΓÇö Premium + Hulu with ads for $6/month (72 percent
off): SpotifyΓÇÖs student offer continues to be one of the best around,
giving you access to the Premium tier of the music streamer and HuluΓÇÖs ad-
supported plan for only $6 monthly. Purchased separately, youΓÇÖd pay $22 per
month for both of the services. Plus, the first month is free when you sign
up.

NBA League Pass student discount ΓÇö one year for $120 (40 percent off):
Students can get one year of League Pass for only $10 per month, which
includes access to NBA TV and the ability to watch classic and archive games
on-demand. On the NBA League Pass website, look for the student discount
banner at the top and follow the instructions to verify your student status.

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