Updated July 21, 2026
The 5 Best Streaming Services of 2026
Which TV streaming service deserves your monthly budget?
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- Stand-out choice for originals
- Consistently strong customer feedback
- Competitive pricing for what you get
- Best value may require a longer commitment
- Some advanced features cost extra
- Stand-out choice for families
- Consistently strong customer feedback
- Competitive pricing for what you get
- Best value may require a longer commitment
- Some advanced features cost extra
- Stand-out choice for prestige tv
- Consistently strong customer feedback
- Competitive pricing for what you get
- Best value may require a longer commitment
- Some advanced features cost extra
- Stand-out choice for prime members
- Consistently strong customer feedback
- Competitive pricing for what you get
- Best value may require a longer commitment
- Some advanced features cost extra
- Stand-out choice for current tv
- Consistently strong customer feedback
- Competitive pricing for what you get
- Best value may require a longer commitment
- Some advanced features cost extra
Still deciding? Compare at a glance
A quick side-by-side of every streaming service we ranked.
| Brand | Score | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Netflix | 9.3 | ~from $6.99/mo | Originals | Visit Site |
| #2Disney+ | 9.0 | ~from $7.99/mo | Families | Visit Site |
| #3Max | 8.9 | ~from $9.99/mo | Prestige TV | Visit Site |
| #4Amazon Prime Video | 8.7 | ~from $8.99/mo | Prime members | Visit Site |
| #5Hulu | 8.6 | ~from $7.99/mo | Current TV | Visit Site |
How we rate streaming services
Research
Map the market and shortlist leading brands
Test
Hands-on evaluation across weighted criteria
Score
Standardized 10-point methodology
Update
Re-reviewed as products change
Our editors score every streaming service on a standardized 10-point scale across four weighted pillars: features & performance (35%), pricing & value (25%), customer experience & support (25%), and trust & reputation (15%). Scores are reviewed and updated as products change. Read our full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How did Rated.ly choose the best streaming service?
Our editors evaluated each streaming service on features, pricing, customer feedback, and overall value, then scored them using our standard 10-point methodology. See our How We Rate page for details.
Which streaming service is best overall?
Netflix currently earns our top score of 9.3 thanks to its strength in originals. The right pick for you depends on your priorities — compare the full list above.
Ready to choose your streaming service?
Netflix is our top-rated pick with a score of 9.3/10 — the strongest all-round choice for most people.
Visit NetflixDaniel Kovacs
Editor, Money & Auto
Daniel is a consumer-finance writer who has compared hundreds of financial and automotive services. His mission: cut the jargon and show you the true cost of every option.