Top Streaming Deals Right Now: Trials, Bundles & Student Discounts

Streaming prices have climbed across the board, but you can still find meaningful savings if you shop smart. Current promotions include short trials, discounted annual plans, introductory first-month rates and student discounts. Below is a concise breakdown of the best deals and how to decide what’s worth your money.

Quick highlights

• Audible: 3 months for $3 (limited-time offer) — great if you listen to audiobooks often. Check Audible offers.
• Starz: $30 for one year (or $5/month for first three months) — annual plan with offline viewing and no ads.
• Fubo Pro: $55 for first month — live TV with 224 channels, unlimited cloud DVR and up to 10 streams.
• DirecTV: Packages start at $50 for the first month (base “Entertainment” package) with 90+ channels.
• Spotify Premium: 1 month free for new users — ad-free music and downloads (remember to cancel if you don’t want auto‑renewal).

Bundles & annual plans

Bundles can be convenient if you use multiple services, but they tend to cost more than a single service. If one platform has almost all your favorite shows, an annual plan (when available) often saves money versus monthly billing. For example, Disney’s combinations (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, HBO Max) offer multiple tiers with ad-supported and ad-free pricing — choose the one that actually covers the content you watch.

Student discounts

Students can score steep savings by verifying their status (usually via Unidays or similar): HBO Max for about $5/month, Hulu for $2/month, Spotify’s student bundle (Premium + Hulu with ads) for $6/month, and discounts on services like NBA League Pass. These can be the best value propositions if you qualify.

For a deeper dive into current promotions and periodic updates (Black Friday often brings the best streaming deals), check curated deal roundups that track limited-time offers and bundle changes. Read the original deals roundup for the full list and links to each offer.

Tips:

• Wait for deals if you can—many services discount during holidays or annual sales.
• Consider annual plans only if you’re sure you’ll use the service long-term.
• Watch out for auto-renewal — set reminders to cancel trials before they charge you.

Discussion: Which streaming deal would you try first to cut your monthly bill, and why?