Streaming Gets Pricier: How Much Subscriptions Cost Now and How to Save

Streaming services keep raising prices, and Peacock is just the latest in a long line. If you pay for Netflix, Prime Video, or Paramount+, your entertainment budget has likely already grown. Let's break down how we got here and what to do now.

Why Prices Are Rising

The streaming revolution promised to free us from cable TV and offer content at a lower price. But reality has been different: services pour huge amounts into original content, sports rights, and licensing, and these costs are passed on to users.

Over the past few years, almost every major platform has increased prices: Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and now Peacock. This is a trend: streaming services can no longer keep prices low as they did at the start.

What Popular Services Cost Now

Exact numbers vary by region and plan, but on average the picture is:

• Netflix — the ad-supported basic tier and standard plan have increased in price over the last couple of years.
• Prime Video — raised subscription costs and added ads to the basic tier.
• Paramount+ — increased prices for main plans.
• Peacock — the latest to announce a price hike, following the others.

Check official websites for exact figures, but be prepared: the average streaming bill will keep rising.

What This Means for You

If you use multiple services, the price increases can be noticeable. Ways to save:

• Cut the extras. Evaluate which platforms you actually watch and keep only those.
• Choose ad-supported plans. They are cheaper, and if ads don't bother you, it's a good option.
• Use virtual cards for subscriptions. This helps control spending and avoid forgetting about auto-renewals — you can issue a separate card for each service and manage limits.

Conclusion

Streaming is no longer a cheap alternative to cable, but a smart approach to subscriptions can help you avoid overpaying. Keep an eye on price updates, review your plans, and use payment control tools—so you can keep access to your favorite shows without breaking the bank.

This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

Sources

• https://uk.pcmag.com/video-streaming-services/166885/im-spending-how-much-your-guide-to-streaming-service-costs-and-increases