Back in the day, Australians had little choice in what they watched and when they could watch it. Many of us had to sit through hours and hours of advertisements just to enjoy TV shows and movies.
But thanks to streaming sites, you can now find the exact movie or show you're looking for and stream them directly to your TV in just moments. In exchange for a monthly fee, you can access thousands of TV shows and films, and watch them ad-free (sometimes).
The rapidly growing rate of incredible TV content has also paved the way for new methods of accessing it. Gone as the days when you would stick an antenna on your roof and watch whatever was broadcast from the free-to-air networks. Nowadays, the best TV is streamed over the internet and watched on-demand: whatever you like, whenever you want it.
Compare entertainment streaming services
Amazon's Prime Video
Amazon's Prime subscription service doesn't just come with faster delivery from the shopping giant you also get an Amazon Prime Video subscription which grants access to thousands of shows and films, plus Prime Video exclusives you won't find anywhere else.
Shows on Amazon Prime Video: Invincible, Deadloch, Wheel of Time, The Boys, Fleabag, The Legend of Vox Machina, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Reacher.
- Prices start from $9.99 per month
- Annual plan from $79 per year
- Up to 4K HD resolution
- Up to 3 simultaneous streams
- 1-month free trial
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All of Amazon's plans come with ads that can be removed for the price of $2.99 per month.
Apple TV Plus
Apple's TV Plus manages a library of almost entirely original content, including incredible shows like Ted Lasso and Mythic Quest. Apple's productions have been critically acclaimed they scored a record 13 Academy Award nominations this year and the film CODA took the win for Best Picture in 2021.
Shows on Apple TV Plus: Severance, For All Mankind, The Big Door Prize, Loot, Masters of the Air, Ted Lasso, and Silo.
- Prices start from $12.99 per month
- Up to 4K HD resolution
- Up to 6 simultaneous streams
- 7-day free trial
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You may also get three months of free Apple TV Plus with your purchase of an iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Binge
Binge is an Aussie-owned streamer from the folks at Hubbl. The pay-TV giant offers over 10,000+ hours of quality content and allows you to watch premium HBO content among other shows and movies in Dolby Digital sound (on suitable devices). You'll also find select sports programs from Kayo Sports on Binge.
Shows on Binge: Big Little Lies, Euphoria, Dune: Prophecy, The Penguin, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Succession, and Industry.
- Prices start from $10 per month
- Annual plan from $79 per year
- Up to 4K HD resolution
- Up to 2 simultaneous streams
- 7-day free trial
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Disney Plus
Disney+ is "where timeless characters meet the heroes of today" through exclusively streaming titles from the Disney-only library, including Marvel, Pixar, The Simpsons, Star Wars and more.
Shows on Disney Plus: Agatha All Along, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building, Welcome to Wrexham, English Teacher, and Doctor Who.
- Prices start from $15.99 per month
- Annual plan from $159.99 per year
- Up to 4K HD resolution
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams
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Foxtel Now
If you don't want to opt for a traditional pay TV service, Foxtel has its own internet streaming service, Foxtel Now. Foxtel Now subscribers can access all of the same content as Foxtel subscribers but over the internet rather than cable or satellite. You don't need a set-top box and you don't need to sign a contract. Just bring your own phone, TV, or laptop and start streaming!
Founded way back in 1995, Foxtel is the most established and best-known Pay TV service provider in Australia. Its longevity has given Foxtel the ability to build up strong content partnerships meaning it tends to get new TV shows and movies first.
Note: There's significant content overlap with Binge and Foxtel Now,
but Foxtel Now's packs come with news and sports options you won't find on Binge.
- Prices start from $25 per month
- Up to HD resolution
- Up to 2 simultaneous streams
- 10-day free trial
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Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus is media powerhouse ViacomCBS' new streaming service. The service encompasses content from the properties under the giant's banner, including CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, and naturally, Paramount Pictures.
Shows on Paramount Plus: Star Trek: Lower Decks, Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Frasier, NCIS: Sydney, Tulsa King, and Fake.
- Prices start from $6.99 per month
- Annual plan from $61.99 per year
- Up to HD resolution
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams
- 7-day free trial
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Stan
Stan is another Australian option we have, formed in partnership between Channel 9 and Fairfax media. Stan naturally streams a tonne of locally made content but hits from overseas as well.
Shows on Stan: Drag Race Down Under, From, Bump, Poker Face, Hacks, Normal People, and The Walking Dead.
- Prices start from $12 per month
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Netflix
Without a doubt, Netflix is still Australia's most popular streaming service right now. It's gotten more expensive over the years but you can still expect new Netflix Originals to debut every month.
Shows on Netlfix: Arcane, The Witcher, Sense 8, Bridgerton, Outlander, Heartbreak High, Squid Game, Wednesday, You, The Queen's Gambit, Emily in Paris, and Baby Reindeer.
- Prices start from $6.99 per month
- Up to 4K HD resolution
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Compare special interest streaming services
While the streamers we've listed so far dabble in multiple genres across TV and film there are even more streaming services in the Australian market now which niche or special interest programming. Let's take a look.
BritBox
BritBox is exactly what you think it is. It's the best British TV, all you have to do is brew a cup of tea and grab a biscuit. Relive the classics like The Bill, enjoy literary adaptations like Persuasion and fall in love with new releases such as Finding Alice and Come Home.
Shows on BritBox: Vera, Death in Paradise, The Office, Midsomer Murders, Father Brown, and Silent Witness.
- Prices start from $9.99 per month
- Annual plan from $99.99 per year
- Up to 4K HD resolution
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- 7-day free trial
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Hayu
If you live for reality drama, Hayu is the streaming site for you. Enjoy all the latest shows from Below Deck to The Real Housewives of... wherever! Hayu has every kind of category from crime, medical content like Botched and even reality real estate shows like Million Dollar Listing.
Shows on Hayu: Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, Winter House, Made In Chelsea, and House of Villians.
- Prices start from $7.99 per month
- Annual plan from $70.99 per year
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- Up to 1 simultaneous stream
- 7-day free trial
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Crunchyroll
If you're a fan of anime then Crunchyroll is the streaming platform for you. For certain new shows episodes air shortly after they premiere in Japan. You can even watch some shows for free without signing up for a subscription.
Shows on Crunchyroll: Demon Slayer, Fairy Tail, Blue Exorcist, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, One Piece, My Hero Academia, Blue Lock, and Dan Da Dan.
- Prices start from $10.99 per month
- Annual plan from $139.99 per year
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Flash
Powered by the minds at Hubbl who also manage Binge and Kayo Sports, Flash is committed to bringing its customers the latest news from right around the globe as it happens at a reasonable monthly price.
- Prices start from $8 per month
- Up to HD resolution
- Up to 1 simultaneous stream
- 14-day free trial
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LifeStyle
LifeStyle is another offering from Hubbl. As the same suggests its where you'll find a whole host of cozy LifeStyle programming.
Shows on LifeStyle: Selling Houses Australia, Grand Designs Australia, The Great British Bake Off, Hell's Kitchen, and Google Box Australia.
- Prices start from $8 per month
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Compare sports streaming services
We did mention that the number of streaming services had grown, didn't we? The sports entertainment industry is too big to be contained to one platform so there's a handful of sports streaming services.
DAZN
DAZN is the global home of boxing and also the place to watch every team and every game in the NFL. It also hosts an array of live events both on the field and in the Octagon. In addition to select free content DAZNs plans unlock more events across the world of football, motorsports and more.
- Prices start from: $13.99 per month
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Kayo Sports
Kayo Sports is the streaming offering from Hubb. Kayo Sports offers live streams for over 50 sports and is home to the KFC BBL and Weber WBBL cricket seasons.
- Prices start from $25 per month
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Optus Sport
In case it wasn't clear, Optus Sport, is Optus' sport streaming service. The platform is home to the largest football catalogues in Australia and an easy way to access matches live and on-demand.
- Prices start from $24.99 per month ($9.99 per month for eligible Optus customers)
- Annual plan from $229 per year
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Compare Pay TV packages
While streaming has certainly cemented its place in the market as a popular alternative that's not to say you can't still sign up for pay TV the traditional way with a set-top box and a range of channel packs.
Foxtel
Foxtel may be the first thing you think of when you think "Pay TV". To get set up you'll need the latest iQ5 set-top box. This allows you to pause and rewind live free-to-air TV, record programs to watch later and access a range of your streaming subscriptions right from the one box.
- Prices start from $73 per month, plus $35 connection fee, $199 iQ5 self-install kit
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Fetch
Fetch TV is slightly different to Foxtel. You can think of it more or less as a way to compile all your different streaming sites in one easy-to-find location. You can still add a range of channel packs on top but you don't need to. These packs contain less channels than what you can get with Foxtel but they are significantly cheaper.
Fetch is available from retailers like The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Bing Lee and Harvey Norman or from telcos Telstra and iiNet.
- Channel pack prices start from $6 per month, $149 for the Fetch Mini 5G
- Up to 4K Ultra HD resolution
Hubbl
Hubbl is another new option from Foxtel. You can purchase either a Hubbl Hub which is a set top box or one of Hubbl's two TVs with the box integrated.
Rather than offer unique channels Hubbl is more akin to a Chromecast, you can run a number of streaming apps through your Hubbl, so they're all in the one place.
Hubbl offers a stack and save discount for five eligible apps including Netflix, Binge, Kayo Sports, Flash, and Lifestyle. You can save up to $15 off your bill per month for the first 36 months.
Here's Hubbl's range of products:
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| Hubbl Glass (55-inches) | All-in-one TV | Black, Blue, Green, Pink and White | $1,395 | |
| Hubbl Glass (65-inches) | All-in-one TV | Black, Blue, Green, Pink and White | $1,595 |
How to compare streaming services
Whichever streaming site you sign up for, there's a lot to consider when choosing a plan. Below we break down each element to help you choose the right plan for you and your family:
Price
Content library
Streaming quality
Number of devices
Special features