Netflix vs Disney+ vs HBO Max: prices compared (2026)
As of October 2026: Netflix's main plan is $19.99, Disney+'s is $18.99 and HBO Max's is $18.49 a month. HBO Max is the cheapest of the three on its main plan; Disney+ has risen the most since 2021 at +138%. With ads, the three cost $8.99, $11.99, $10.99. All three have raised prices more than once; the counts and every dated change are on each service's record.
Side by side
 Netflix |  Disney+ |  HBO Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| with ads | $8.99 Standard with ads | $11.99 Basic (with ads) | $10.99 Basic (with ads) |
| main plan | $19.99 Standard | $18.99 Premium (ad-free) | $18.49 Standard (ad-free) |
| top plan | $26.99 Premium | $18.99 Premium (ad-free) | $22.99 Premium (4K) |
| a year, main plan | $239.88 | $227.88 | $221.88 |
| increases on record | 16 | 7 | 5 |
| main plan since 2021 | +43% | +138% | +23% |
Questions
Is Disney+ cheaper than Netflix?
On main plans, yes: Disney+ $18.99 against Netflix $19.99 as of October 2026. With ads: Disney+ $11.99, Netflix $8.99.
Which of the three has raised prices the most?
Disney+, +138% on its main plan since 2021, with 7 increases on record across its plans.
What do Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max cost together?
$57.47 a month on main plans, or $31.97 with ads on all three.