Best streaming deals right now: Spotify 3 months free, Audible $1/mo, Starz $30/yr and more
Streaming prices keep creeping up, but there are solid promotions you can grab today. Below are the best current deals we found, plus tips to avoid auto-renew surprises and save more with bundles or annual plans.
Top deals to consider
- Spotify Premium (Individual): 3 months free for new/eligible users. Auto-renews at the standard monthly rate afterward. Check eligibility.
- Audible: $1/month for 3 months (then $15/mo). Includes monthly credits and access to the Audible catalog. See the offer.
- Starz: $30 for one year (or $5/mo for the first 3 months if you prefer monthly). Ad-free with offline viewing. Get Starz.
- Fubo Pro: $55 for the first month (intro discount), then standard pricing. Includes 200+ channels, unlimited cloud DVR and up to 10 streams. Explore Fubo.
- DirecTV (Entertainment tier and up): $35 off the first month across signature packages. Streams on the go via the app. Compare plans.
Bundles and annual plans
Bundles can save money if you regularly watch multiple services. If you only want one service, an annual plan is often cheaper than paying monthly (where available). Examples:
- Disney bundles: Mix and match Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select and Max at various price points (ad-supported and ad-free tiers). Disney+ · Hulu · Max
- Peacock annual: Save vs. monthly on Select, Premium or Premium Plus. Peacock
- Paramount+: Essential (ad-supported) or Premium (includes Showtime) with monthly or annual billing. Paramount+
Student discounts to check
- Max (formerly HBO Max): Ad-supported $5/month for verified students via UNiDAYS (limited to 12 months). Max · UNiDAYS
- Hulu: Ad-supported $2/month with student verification; price holds while you remain eligible. Hulu student
- Spotify + Hulu (Student): $6/month for Spotify Premium Student plus Hulu (ad-supported), first month free for eligible students. Spotify student
- NBA League Pass: $120/year student plan (includes NBA TV and archives). Verify on the League Pass site. League Pass
Smart saving tips
- Set a reminder to cancel before promo rates end to avoid auto-renew sticker shock.
- Rotate services: Subscribe when a show/season drops, cancel when you’re done.
- Know your tier: Ad-supported plans are cheaper but may limit downloads or 4K playback.
- Annual math: If you’ll keep a service all year, annual billing typically beats month-to-month.
Note: All offers are time-limited and region-dependent; terms can change. Always review the provider’s current promo page before subscribing.
Discussion: Which deal gives you the best value right now, and do you prefer ad-supported tiers or paying more to go ad-free?