Best Black Friday subscription deals: streaming, VPNs, productivity and more

Black Friday is a great time to lock in cheaper subscriptions for the year: streaming services, productivity apps, VPNs and learning platforms are all on sale. Below are the standout deals we’ve rounded up — short-term bargains and longer-term savings that are worth grabbing if they fit your needs.

Top streaming deals

• Apple TV+ — 6 months for $36. A great chance to binge prestige originals like Slow Horses and The Morning Show. (apple.com)
• Disney+ & Hulu (with ads) bundle — 1 year for $60. Big family value: Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Hulu originals and more. (disneyplus.com)
• HBO Max (ad-supported) — 1 year for $36. Access a deep library of movies and series for $3/month on average. (hbomax.com)
• Paramount+ — 2 months for $6. Short-term, low-cost access to CBS shows, Showtime select titles and live sports.
• Audible — 3 months for $3 (includes credits). Excellent for audiobook lovers — a huge short window to stack listening. (Audible)

Top productivity & learning deals

• Quicken Simplifi — 1 year for $36 (50% off): tidy budgeting and transaction tracking for newcomers and power users alike.
• Monarch Money — 1 year for $50 (50% off with code): deeper financial reporting and goal tracking for serious planners.
• Rosetta Stone — Lifetime Unlimited for $149 (60% off): full access to all languages for long-term learners.
• Adobe Creative Cloud — 1 year for ~$389 (50% off): the full suite if you need Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator and more for a year.

VPN & privacy deals

• ExpressVPN — long-term bundles heavily discounted (example: 15 months for ~$74.85). Reliable, fast and easy to use. (expressvpn.com)
• Surfshark — deep multi-year discount (e.g., 27 months for ~$53.73). Excellent speeds and modern features. (surfshark.com)
• NordVPN — long-term deals with strong security features (27 months for ~$80.73 in past promos). (nordvpn.com)

Why lock in a deal now?

Many subscription promos offer the deepest savings on multi‑year plans or limited short-term promos. If you already planned to use a service for the next year, Black Friday can cut costs substantially. For streaming, take care with auto‑renewal terms: mark your calendar if you don’t want to continue at full price.

Shopping tips

• Confirm eligibility: some offers are for new or returning subscribers only.
• Check auto‑renew dates and pricing after the promo ends; set a reminder if you plan to cancel.
• Compare features: for VPNs, check speeds, server locations and advanced features like split tunneling or post‑quantum options.
• Use trusted links or the provider’s official site to avoid scams or fake promos.

Want to jump straight to a deal? Audible (affiliate link) and other streaming services listed above are good starting points — check provider pages for the latest terms and regional availability.

Discussion: Which subscription are you most likely to grab this Black Friday — streaming, VPN, productivity or learning? Tell us which deal convinced you and why.