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Streaming Service Cost-Per-Hour Calculator
Which streaming service gives you the most entertainment per dollar.
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Cost per hour comparison
At 10 hours/week, Netflix at $15.49/month costs $0.36/hour. A movie theater ticket at $15 for a 2-hour film is $7.50/hour — 21× more expensive. Even the "expensive" streaming services are remarkable value per hour of entertainment.
The rotation strategy
Subscribe to one service, binge its best content for 1–2 months, cancel, move to the next. Rotate 4–5 services per year instead of subscribing to all simultaneously. Saves $600–800/year.
Frequently asked questions
Which streaming service has the best value?▾
By cost-per-hour for heavy users, Apple TV+ and Peacock offer the best value. For content volume, Netflix and Max win. The "best" depends on how much you actually watch.
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