Guide to Australian Streaming Prices in 2026: Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & More

By Elliot Nash - Guide

Updated: 5 May, 2026

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• Netflix Australia now ranges from $9.99 to $28.99 per month
• Disney+ starts at $9.99 per month, with Premium now priced at $24.99 per month
• HBO Max Australia starts at $11.99 per month, with annual plans available
• Paramount+ is one of the cheapest major paid streaming services in Australia, starting at $7.99 per month
• Kayo Sports remains one of the most expensive standalone streaming options, starting at $29.99 per month
• The smartest move in 2026 may be rotating subscriptions rather than keeping everything active at once

Streaming used to be the cheaper, cleaner alternative to pay TV, but in 2026, you only need to start adding up your subscriptions to realise that the bargain has become a bit more complicated – and expensive.

Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Stan, Binge, Prime Video, Apple TV, Paramount+, Kayo and Foxtel Now are all fighting for a place on the same bank statement. Some still make a strong case as everyday services. Others are better treated as one-month rentals when the right show drops. A few only make sense if you know exactly what you’re there to watch.

Below, we’ve broken down the latest Australian prices for the major streaming services in 2026, including monthly plans and annual options where available, to help you figure out what’s worth keeping and what’s worth hitting the cancel button on.

Streaming Service Comparison Table

Prices were checked on 5 May 2026, but streaming prices change often, so it’s worth confirming directly before signing up.

The cheapest plan isn’t always the best plan, especially now that more services are using ads, device limits and premium tiers to separate casual viewers from heavy users.

Cheapest Streaming Services in Australia in 2026

On price alone, Paramount+ is the cheapest major streaming service in Australia in 2026, starting at $7.99 per month. Hayu is slightly higher at $8.99 per month, but unless you’re following the Real Housewives or going Below Deck, you might not see the value in a dedicated reality-TV streaming service.

That’s the thing with cheap subscriptions. A $7.99 service you never open is still wasted money. A $15.99 service you smash through every night for a month might be better value.

Which Streaming Services Are Worth Keeping?

The best streaming setup in 2026 is probably two or three regulars, plus one rotating service you swap in when there’s actually something worth watching. You don’t need the entire stack.

For most households, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video are the easiest to justify as permanent subscriptions, though not always for the same reason. Netflix has the broadest everyday appeal, Disney+ is hard to beat for families and franchise fans, and Prime Video makes sense if you already use Amazon.

HBO Max, Apple TV, Stan and Paramount+ are better candidates for rotation. When it’s a TV show you’ve been waiting for, a brand-new film, or live sport, you can quickly sign up and then cancel before the next billing cycle when you’ve had your fill.

Kayo Sports is different. If you watch sport every week, it may be essential. If you only tune in for finals, F1 highlights or the odd cricket Test, it’s probably one to switch on and off between seasons.

Streaming platforms aren’t precious. You don’t need to be loyal or keep your subscription out of fear of missing out. Shop around. Cancel your plans if you haven’t watched in a while. And, before you hit subscribe on a new streaming service, ask yourself, “What am I here to watch?”

All Streaming Service Options & Prices

If you want the exact plan-by-plan breakdown, here is how each service stacks up beyond the lowest advertised price.

Streaming Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive

Treat your subscriptions like a rotating list, not a loyalty program.

Keep the services your household actually uses every week. Rotate the ones built around one big show, one film drop or one sporting season. And if an app has become something you scroll past on the way to Netflix, it’s probably time to cancel it.

A cheap subscription can still be wasted money if you never open it. Real value comes from the one you actually watch. The trick is remembering to leave before the next bill lands.

FAQs About Australian Streaming Services

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