The Australian streaming landscape has undergone a stunning makeover in the last decade, transforming from a market once dominated by two platforms to an incredible array of entertainment. This explosion of choice provides Aussies easy access to series like The Last of Us, The Bear, Adolescence and The Studio.
However, these four great series are a prime example of the downside to a ton of content being spread across services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, Stan, Prime Video, Binge and HBO Max. With the price of Binge and Stan increased in 2024 and Disney Plus getting more expensive earlier this year, subscribing to more than one or two services at a time is difficult for many Australians.
To combat those escalating prices without missing out on top-tier content, we recommend a simple strategy to save on your TV streaming bills in 2025. 'Service hopping' involves subscribing to one service, watching what interests you, cancelling it and jumping to another. However, this method requires staying informed on the latest news, prices and content changes for each of Australia's top streaming services, which few have time for.
That's where we come in! This guide is regularly updated to track all the latest news, price adjustments and content additions across the greatest Aussie streaming services. Use it to discover everything you need to know about each platform, compare their offerings and determine the best streaming service for you each month.
These platforms are constantly changing, so we keep this guide up to date with the latest news and content, ensuring our monthly pick is accurate.
July 4, 2025: A complete refresh for a new month – including a new introduction and new content updates for each streaming service. Also added a new 'Best new content coming this month' section and 'prices compared' sections.
Best streaming service for July 2025
Best new content coming to each service in July
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- HBO Max | Sinners (4 July), Back to the Frontier (10 July) and Bookish (16 July)
- Apple TV Plus | Foundation s3 (11 July), The Wild Ones (11 July) and Acapulco s4 (23 July)
- Disney Plus | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (11 July), It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia s17 (16 July) and Washington Black (23 July)
- Prime Video | Heads of State (2 July), Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd (8 July), Ballard (9 July) and The Summer I Turned Pretty s3 (16 July)
- Stan | The Carters: Hurts to Love You (2 July), Such brave girls s2 (4 July), The Institute (14 July) and Twisted Metal s2 (31 July)
- Binge | Maria (3 July), Nosferatu (26 July), The Great Australian Bake Off s8 (29 July) and Arrested Development s1-5 (29 July)
Best TV streaming service 2025 overview:
Which streaming service is the best?
Netflix was once synonymous with TV streaming, but in 2025 it faces far more competition than ever before. Still, boasting the highest subscriber numbers according to Telsyte, few would question its title as the best streaming service for most people.
Netflix's vast library offers the most varied content that amounts to over 4,000 movies and nearly 3,000 shows – making it easily recommendable no matter what you're into. Its app also offers one of the best user experiences, no matter what device you're using to watch it.
However, Netflix was heavily impacted by the 2023 writers' strike, causing delays to top shows like Stranger Things season five, which will finally arrive in November. It also received blowback from subscribers for its crackdown on password sharing and has a habit of frustrating customers with the cancellation of seemingly popular shows.
Despite these challenges, Netflix consistently proves its worth, adding top series like Nobody Wants This, 3 Body Problem and Baby Reindeer in 2024. It also continues to be home to fan favourites such as Seinfeld. And, of course, it has a robust library of original content, boasting series like Beef, Squid Game and Bridgerton.
Netflix has also made significant moves in sport. Starting with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, it broadcast Christmas Day NFL games last year and holds a giant library of old and new library of WWE events – offering subscribers even greater value.
Netflix's AU$7.99 per month Standard with Ads is the cheapest entry-level tier of any streaming service in Australia other than Prime Video. However, it's expensive to go ad-free. The Standard tier provides two HD streams for AU$18.99 p/m, while Netflix Premium is one of the most expensive streaming subscriptions – offering 4K viewing, four concurrent streams and downloads on six devices for AU$25.99 p/m.
Verdict: 4.5/5
What to watch on Netflix
What we recommend on Netflix: Adolescence, All Quiet on the Western Front, Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Beasts of No Nation, Black Mirror, Dark, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Haunting of Hill House, Maestro, Marriage Story, Mindhunter, Okja, Roma, The Last Kingdom, The Queen's Gambit and Tick, Tick... Boom!
Coming to Netflix in July: The Old Guard 2 (2 July), Sandman s2 (3 July, 24 July, 31 July), Too Much (10 July), Serrano V Taylor 3 (11 July) Untamed (17 July) and Happy Gilmore 2 (25 July).
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Formerly HBO Max (and soon to be once again) Max launched in Australia on March 31. While we've had just a few months experience with it, its arrival instantly positioned it as a top-tier streaming service for Australian viewers.
Max has long been a global hit – reaching audiences in South America, Canada, the UK and Europe in 2021. However, for years Binge had housed the best HBO shows in Australia.
For that reason, there was initially uncertainty around how Max would work here, but it quickly became clear that it would just take over by removing all HBO content from Binge. Restructuring its partnership with Foxtel as part of this transition, Foxtel subscribers with iQ3, iQ4 and iQ5 devices gained access to Max’s cheapest plan as part of their subscription.
That plan – Basic with Ads – is the cheapest of three, costing subscribers an affordable AU$11.99p/m for two simultaneous streams and full HD resolution. To go without ads, the Standard tier adds the 30 downloads to your subscription for AU$15.99p/m. The Premium subscription provides subscribers with four 4K streams in 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos audio where available, plus 100 downloads for AU$21.99p/m.
While The Last of Us season two is the biggest Max release of 2025, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and IT: Welcome to Derry are also coming this year. Adding to a library that includes classics like The Sopranos, True Detective and The Wire, as well as newer additions like The Last of Us and The White Lotus – all of which can only be found on Max. It's also home to the Harry Potter series remake.
Top-tier TV drama is far from all Max has to offer, though. Warner Bros. blockbuster films (like Barbie) arrive on Max shortly after their theatrical run and it offers content from the likes of Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, Discovery, TLC, Food Network and ID, as well as classic films through the TCM Hub.
Verdict: 4/5
What to watch on Max
What we recommend on Max: Bad Education, Chernobyl, Curb your Enthusiasm, Dune, Game Night, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Succession, The Dark Knight, The Exorcist, The Penguin, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Unforgiven and Watchmen.
Coming to Max in July: Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print (3 July), Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (3 July), Sinners (4 July), Back to the Frontier (10 July), Bookish (16 July) and Billy Joel: And So It Goes (19 July) and Death of a Unicorn (25 July).
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Apple TV Plus, since launching in 2019, has firmly established itself as a top-tier streaming service by embracing a clear principle: quality over quantity. This approach sets it apart from many competitors.
With hits like Ted Lasso, Severance and Slow Horses leading the charge, Apple leverages its extensive budget to create consistently high-quality content.
Leveraging an extensive budget, Apple produces consistently high-quality content led by top-tier writers, directors and A-list actors. Featuring talent like Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, Taron Egerton and Gary Oldman, this ensures that even when the writing occasionally falters, performances maximise the material's impact.
While not every show is a universal hit, an Apple TV Plus original generally surpasses the quality of most other streaming offerings, with rare exceptions like Shogun on Disney Plus or the best of HBO on Max.
Apple also produces films for theatrical release, such as Fly Me to the Moon and Killers of the Flower Moon. However, Apple-produced films don't necessarily arrive on its streaming service any faster. This is only the case when they don't perform well – as seen through Napoleon's poor box office return. So, you can expect Brad Pitt's blockbuster hit, F1 to take some time to land on the streamer.
Beyond theatrical releases, the service boasts critically acclaimed Apple TV Plus original films like Tom Hanks' Finch and Greyhound, Spirited and the Oscar-winning CODA.
That said, Apple TV Plus's primary drawback remains its smaller library size compared to rivals like Netflix, Prime Video or Disney Plus. If you're looking for a service to watch something new every single night, or a broad back catalog, Apple TV Plus isn't ideal as your sole subscription.
Verdict: 4/5
What to watch on Apple TV Plus
What we recommend on Apple TV: Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Slow Horses, Silo, Black Bird, Severance, Presumed Innocent, The Studio, Bad Sisters and Masters of the Air.
Coming to Apple TV Plus in July: Foundation s3 (11 July), The Wild Ones (11 July) and Acapulco s4 (23 July).
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Disney Plus has significantly matured, becoming a very appealing option for Australians across all ages and viewing habits. While boasting a substantial and diverse library, it often shines brightest as a complementary service to a primary streamer like Netflix, offering specific, highly-anticipated content rather than being an everyday-viewing platform.
Disney Plus boasts a large, diverse library of more than 3,000 titles, making it a front-runner as the best streaming service for kids and still best suited for fans of Marvel and Star Wars.
Younger viewers – and the young at heart – can enjoy the full suite of Pixar and Disney films from classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to newer hits like Inside Out 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King. It also includes series like Percy Jackson and the Olympians and 90's movies such as Cool Runnings, as well as Disney Channel originals like Hannah Montana, High School Musical, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Kim Possible.
Marvel fans gain access to a vast range of superhero content, spanning the MCU, older X-Men films and new series like Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Similarly, Star Wars fans can enjoy the original trilogy, prequels and sequels, along with original shows like Andor, The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Beyond these core offerings, Disney's Star originals and content from the likes of ABC in the US, FX and 20th Century Studios provides even further value. This lets you enjoy shows like The Bear, Shōgun, Only Murders in the Building, A Thousand Blows and The Kardashians, plus movies like Nightbitch, The Menu, Avatar: The Way of Water, A Real Pain, Ford v Ferrari and others.
Disney Plus also integrated ESPN from March 26, 2025. This brings live access to major sports like MLB, NBA and NFL, along with 30 for 30 documentaries and popular talk shows such as The Pat McAfee Show.
All this content now comes at a more expensive price point, however. In March 2025, Disney Plus increased the price of its two subscription tiers in Australia, with Standard now costing AU$15.99p/m and Premium coming in at AU$20.99p/m. Premium adds 4K resolution, Dolby audio and four concurrent streams, while the Standard tier only offers two concurrent streams, HD quality streams and standard audio.
Verdict: 4/5
What to watch on Disney Plus
What we recommend on Disney Plus: Adults, Banshees of Inisherin, Big Hero 6, Bluey, Coco, Daredevil: Born Again, Dying for Sex, Encanto, Ironheart, Loki, Paradise, Soul, The Mandalorian, Toy Story and WandaVision.
Key Disney Plus additions in July: Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (11 July), Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (11 July), FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia s17 (16 July) and Washington Black (23 July).
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For regular online shoppers, Amazon Prime is a no-brainer – largely because its included streaming service, Prime Video, makes a formidable case for being among Australia's best.
As an add-on to Prime – which you can try for 30 days free – it offers immense value, boasting an impressive lineup of original series and movies like Fallout, The Boys, Invincible, Sound of Metal and The Covenant within a library that is the biggest of any Aussie service. It has also taken its live sport seriously, offering viewers cricket and other sports as part of their subscription.
At face value, Prime Video should be going toe-to-toe with Netflix at the top of the list. However, its user experience remains a key drawback. It's frankly difficult to navigate no matter what device you're on and, while it's manageable if you know what you want to watch, the front page is a cluttered mix of Prime originals, exclusives and content that is available for purchase or on other services.
Its messiness largely stems from the fact that you can subscribe to Apple TV Plus, BritBox, Shudder, Paramount Plus and other streaming services through Prime Video – reducing the need for multiple apps.
While its app presents a significant hurdle, it's arguably the only drawback. From a content standpoint Prime Video stands to be the best streaming service in Australia and you can rent or buy all the big releases once they hit streaming.
Still, it's hard to fault the app experience too much when considering the exceptional value it offers as part of Prime. Prime costs just AU$9.99 per month and provides users with access to Amazon Music – one of the best music streaming services – Prime Reading and Prime Gaming, on top of Prime Video, free delivery and exclusive deals.
Since Prime Video introduced ads in Australia, you'll have to deal with about five minutes of ads for every hour watched at that included tier, but you can go ad-free for just AU$2.99p/m.
Verdict: 4/5
What to watch on Prime Video
What we recommend on Prime Video: The Babadook, Casino, Edge of Tomorrow, Gen V, The Green Knight, Inglourious Basterds, Jack Ryan, L.A. Confidential, Legend of Vox Machina, Mr Robot, Outer Range, Reacher, Tell Me Your Secrets and Wilderness.
Key Prime Video additions in July: Entire Rocky series plus Creed 1-2 as well as dozens of other films (1 July), Heads of State (2 July), Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd (8 July), Ballard (9 July), One Night in Idaho: The College Murders (11 July) and The Summer I Turned Pretty s3 (16 July).
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Launched in January 2015, Stan is Australia’s very first streaming service, predating Netflix Australia by a few months. It immediately found popularity and has remained so, boasting a reported 2.2 million subscribers.
Stan’s content library has drastically evolved through international partnerships and a strong backbone of Australian productions. What it misses in viral television, it makes up for with quality shows, an excellent movie library, a healthy stream of documentaries and stand-up comedy specials.
Its prices have changed to mirror its improved content, too. In March, 2024, Stan's Basic plan jumped from AU$10p/m to AU$12p/m. In October Stan joined Binge in increasing its prices, with a AU$1 hike to its Standard and Premium tiers.
Stan's three tiers now cost AU$12 p/m, AU$17p/m and AU$22p/m and offer one, three and four simultaneous streams respectively, with the devices you can download to numbering one, three and five. For 4K, you'll have to shell out for the Premium tier, with the Standard tier offering 1080p HD and basic dropping you down to 720p
Exclusively on Stan in Australia, you'll find popular international series like Yellowstone, Your Honor and Better Call Saul. It also boasts an impressive suite of Stan Originals, including hits like Bump, The Tourist and True History of the Kelly Gang. Additionally, the platform offers a healthy stream of documentaries through its Revealed series and dedicated One Night Stan comedy specials.
While it may not surpass Netflix for sheer volume, Stan effectively functions as a more Australian-focused alternative. It could easily function as a primary service, depending on what you'd already seen and your viewing habits.
If that's not enough, Stan Sport offers even greater value. Transferring from Optus Sport on August 1, 2025 (which will then cease operations), Stan Sport will add live English Premier League and Emirates FA Cup matches, uniting them with the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League to become the home of Soccer (or Football) in Australia. With Stan Sport, you can also watch every game of Super Rugby Pacific, Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup and all four tennis Majors. This
This transfer will also see Stan Sport increase its prices from AU$27p/m to AU$32 p/m. When using Stan Sport as an add-on to your Stan subscription, its price has increased from AU$15 p/m to AU$20p/m.
Verdict: 4/5
What to watch on Stan
What we recommend on Stan: Gangs of London, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Hacks, Hotel Cocaine, Lucky Hank, Love Triangle, Perfect Days, Poker Face, The City Is Ours, The Girl from Plainville and The Tattooist Of Auschwitz.
Key Stan additions in July: The Carters: Hurts to Love You (2 July), Such brave girls s2 (July 4), Queer (6 July), Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas (20 July), The Institute (14 July) The Last Showgirl (20 July) and Twisted Metal s2 (31 July).
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Binge has undergone a seismic shift since Max's arrival in Australia, seriously impacting this Foxtel Group-owned streamer. But, while it's no longer the home to HBO Down Under, Binge still holds its own in the Australian streaming landscape, particularly for fans of local content and reality TV.
Increasing the price of its Standard plan in October 2024, Binge has not gotten any cheaper since losing HBO. Its ad-based plan costs AU$10 p/m, while the Standard tier will set you back AU$19 p/m for up to two streams in 4K. Premium costs AU$22 p/m, providing up to four simultaneous 4K streams.
Binge still offers a vast selection of recent and classic movies, alongside all the reality and true crime you could want. Importantly, Binge provides access to several live Foxtel channels, meaning many shows and movies available on Foxtel are streamable here. It's also the exclusive home to acclaimed Australian originals like Mr Inbetween, Colin From Accounts, The Twelve and Strife.
Binge also just added even more value to its library. From July 1, 2025, seven new music video channels will be available to stream for free, including MAX and CMC channels as well as new options like Australian Played and Retro. And, in a partnership with Sony Pictures Television, Binge now offers complete seasons of TV classics like The Nanny and Bewitched, award-winning drama like Hannibal and an expansive film library including franchises like Spider-Man and Ghostbusters. It will also exclusively house upcoming British releases The Lady, Dear England and The Other Bennet Sister when they release.
Furthermore, Binge integrates content from sister sites Kayo Sports and Flash News. This offers live news channels and select sports events – including NRL, AFL and Cricket – with no ad breaks during play, a major drawcard for sports fans at a significantly lower price than a full Kayo subscription.
While Binge has certainly taken a hit with the removal of HBO content, it remains a worthy subscription, particularly for fans of Australian content and reality TV.
Verdict: 3.5/5
What to watch on Binge
What we recommend on Binge:A Different Man, American Horror Story, Dave, Downton Abbey, Friday Night Lights, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Line of Duty, Mix Tape, Summer Heights High, Sweetpea, Taboo, Ted, The Day of the Jackal, The Great British Bake Off, The Walking Dead and What We Do in the Shadows.
Key Binge additions in July: Rear Window (1 July), Vertigo (1 July), Maria (3 July), Nosferatu (26 July), The Great Australian Bake Off s8 (29 July) and Arrested Development s1-5 (29 July).
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Originally launching as '10 All Access' in 2018, Paramount Plus hoped to draw customers with the promise of exclusive shows and blockbusters. Even after its name changed to Paramount Plus in 2021, that promise largely remained unfulfilled, offering a mixture of CBS and 10 programming.
Today though, Paramount Plus boasts some of the best exclusive TV shows available right now, like Mob Land and The Agency, as well as access to films like Oppenheimer and Transformers One.
That content only gets more enticing when it's paired with Paramount Plus's subscription costs. Paramount Plus's cheapest plan is the $6.99 p/m ad-supported tier, while Standard costs $10.99 p/m. The Premium tier comes in at AU$13.99p/m, offering four streams in 4K. Subscribers can also watch live sport, including the A-leagues, Socceroos, Matildas and AFC Champions League, plus 24/7 global headlines with CBSN.
Paramount Plus can also be added as a channel in your Amazon Prime Video subscription, and you can even find a deal on the service through Amazon Prime Video on the odd occasion as well.
If you're looking to try it out, are interested in a few specific shows, or are simply unsure if Paramount Plus is for you, its low entry price and free trial make it easy to experiment with.
Verdict: 3.5/5
What to watch on Paramount Plus
What we recommend on Paramount Plus: 1923, Dexter: Original Sin, Happy Face, Landman, Mob Land, NCIS: Sydney, South Park, Special Ops: Lioness, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Star Trek: Brave New Worlds, Transformers One, Tulsa King and Yellowjackets.
Key Paramount Plus additions in July: The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist (4 July), Trolls Band Together (6 July), Teen Mom UK: Next Generation s3 (10 July), Dexter: Resurrection (11 July), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds s3 (17 July), Spin the Bottle (22 July) and The Challenge s41: Vets And New Threats (25 July).
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For years, accessing Foxtel meant signing up for a traditional pay TV subscription, requiring technicians to install a box in your living room. That changed with Foxtel Now – a Netflix-style, streaming-only Foxtel package that lets you watch all of the service's catch-up content, as well as its live TV streams.
To get started you just have to sign-up, choose your streaming package and download the app. Best of all, there are no contracts, meaning you can cancel anytime.
If you want everything Foxtel Now has to offer, you'll have to pay quite a bit. The service starts at an AU$35 p/m Starter Bundle, which includes over 35 channels. You also have the option to build your own package, selecting only the content that matters to you.
However, right now you can get the Ultimate Bundle, which includes Sports, Movies, Drama & more channels, for just AU$65 p/m – down from AU$104. This provides live cricket in 4K Ultra HD, plus 50 other live sports, drama, lifestyle, reality and more. You also get multi-screen functionality, all without the set-up costs of a regular Foxtel box.
That said, it's hard to argue with Foxtel Now's enormous content library. Like Binge, however, much of the best HBO content is no longer available directly on Foxtel Now. Foxtel subscribers with internet-connected iQ3, iQ4, or iQ5 devices can, however, access the 'Basic with Ads' Max plan for free via the Foxtel Max app.
With a large variety of channels, there’s something for everyone on Foxtel Now. While the elimination of HBO content on Foxtel's streaming service is undoubtedly a massive loss, there's still plenty of value to be found at the current deal price, covering sport, movies, kids' content and entertainment.
You can even try it out for free with Foxtel Now's 10-day free trial.
Verdict: 3.5/5
The best streaming services in Australia: Prices compared
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Netflix | Max | Apple TV+ | Disney+ | Prime Video | Stan | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic | AU$7.99 p/m (ads) | AU$11.99 p/m (ads) | N/A | N/A | AU$9.99 p/m (ads, included w/ Prime) | AU$12 p/m | AU$10 p/m (ads) |
Standard | AU$18.99 p/m | AU$15.99 p/m | AU$12.99 p/m | AU$15.99 p/m | AU$2.99 p/m (ad-free) | AU$17 p/m | AU$19 p/m |
Premium | AU$25.99 p/m | AU$21.99 p/m | N/A | AU$20.99 p/m | N/A | AU$22 p/m | AU$22 p/m |
Specialty services
Australia's premier sports streaming service, Kayo Sports is the go-to for fans looking to bypass a traditional Foxtel subscription. It delivers instant access to a vast array of live and on-demand sport, allowing you to pay only for the content you truly want.
Kayo, part of the Foxtel Group, was recently acquired by DAZN – a global leader in sports streaming. While the full impact is still unfolding, this acquisition aims to bolster Kayo with DAZN's global scale and technology, strengthening its position against other major streamers while retaining its Australian focus. The new owners recently made their mark on the world of sports media, resigning Braith Anasta and Matty Johns.
Kayo Sports provides instant access to more than 50 sports. This includes all seven Fox Sports channels, three beIN Sports options and two ESPN channels. While comprehensive, Kayo does have noticeable omissions, such as Premier League Club channels and most Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
Kayo offers content for all sports enthusiasts – covering leagues like the NBA, NFL and NRL, international cricket, World Surf League and Formula 1. Beyond live action, subscribers can delve into an abundance of documentaries, talk shows and condensed matches. The app also offers great features like picture-in-picture video and ''key moments' highlights.
Additionally, Kayo offers several unique and useful streaming features, such as picture-in-picture video and a 'key moments' feature that allows you to skip through to the best plays when watching a replay.
Kayo recently increased its prices and changed the names of its two subscription tiers to Kayo Standard and Kayo Premium. The Standard plan costs AU$30 p/m for one HD stream, while Kayo Premium offers 4K resolution and two simultaneous streams for AU$40 p/m.
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Verdict: 4/5
DAZN has rapidly expanded its global footprint, becoming a dominant force in sports streaming. Initially launching in Austria, Germany, Japan and Switzerland back in August 2016, DAZN has rapidly expanded its global footprint, becoming a dominant force in sports streaming.
At first, Boxing was the service’s primary focus – luring in customers with the offer of pay-per-view events for just a small subscription cost. However, DAZN's expansion has seen it secure rights for a wide and varied range of sports coverage across different territories. It's the global home of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, extensive boxing and MMA coverage, the NFL Game Pass and other significant international sports events.
DAZN's pricing in Australia primarily consists of a monthly subscription at AU$29.99 each month or AU$224.99 per year. While this grants access to a broad range of events, significant boxing matches, the full NFL Game Pass and other niche channels often require an additional fee or dedicated subscription.
Still, if you’re tired of overpaying for major matches or are considering cutting the cable cord altogether, DAZN could be worth a look for keen sports enthusiasts.
The brainchild of British broadcasters ITV and BBC, BritBox is the dedicated streaming platform for British TV outside the UK, offering the ultimate collection for Australian viewers. It provides an extensive archive of classic series alongside new episodes of beloved soaps and dramas, often arriving just hours after their UK broadcast.
As its name suggests, BritBox offers exclusively British content. This includes acclaimed shows such as Luther, Line of Duty and All Creatures Great and Small. While it was previously a home for Doctor Who, both classic and new series are unfortunately no longer available, now primarily residing on Disney Plus for Australian viewers.
BritBox recently increased its prices in June, 2025. From July 31, the monthly subscription increased from AU$9.99 to AU$13.99 per month. The annual subscription now costs AU$139.99 per year, up from AU$99.99. This comes after a Britbox price hike in 2024.
Subscribers can still snag a 7-day free trial. Plus, for seamless access, you can add BritBox as a channel directly through your Amazon Prime account, centralising your streaming experience.
Verdict: 4/5
Strictly for horror aficionados, Shudder delivers a vast selection of frightening flicks, both classic and new. It boasts a growing library of original films, TV shows, documentaries, podcasts and exclusive live-streaming events, making it the ultimate destination for fans of all-things spooky.
Shudder Originals are a major draw, including FX guru Greg Nicotero's Creepshow TV series, the cult hit Revenge, the Indigenous zombie film Blood Quantum and Host, which still sits at 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. Recent additions have included In a Violent Nature and the Australian horror The Demon Disorder.
However, Shudder does have limitations compared to larger streamers. Its maximum streaming resolution is 720p, with older titles often in standard definition. While its device compatibility has significantly improved since its US launch, it still may not be available on all smart TV brands natively, though it supports major platforms like Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV and Xbox consoles.
That said, you can't argue with Shudder's price, set at a very reasonable AU$7.99 per month. Opting for the annual rate of AU$75.99 per year effectively nets you two free months. A seven-day free trial is available to test the waters and you can conveniently add Shudder as a channel through Amazon Prime Video.
Shudder offers exceptional value with a curated experience unmatched by general streamers, making its focused library an ideal supplementary service for fans of blood, guts and scares.
Is reality TV your guilty pleasure? Well it's time to stop feeling guilty about it, because Hayu has all your juicy reality telly needs taken care of.
Hayu's 'junk food menu' is undeniably extensive, offering nearly every Real Housewives franchise imaginable – from Orange County to Atlanta – The Valley, Below Deck and more. Beyond that, the service also provides a range of compelling true crime docu-series, including titles like Up and Vanished and In Ice Cold Blood.
Priced at AU$7.99 per month, or a discounted AU$38.99 for 6 months (AU$70.99 per year), Hayu offers remarkable value for reality TV enthusiasts. It provides a completely ad-free experience, offline viewing for phones and tablets, and no lock-in contracts. A 7-day free trial is available to test the waters.
Hayu supports a wide range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, web browsers, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Xbox, and Samsung and LG smart TVs.
Must-watch content on Hayu: The Real Housewives franchise, Below Deck Mediterranean, Vanderpump Rules, Made in Chelsea, Million Dollar Listing, Next Gen: NYC, Kings Court, The Braxtons, Basketball Wives, Snapped and Southern Charm.
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What is the most used streaming platform in Australia?
Netflix remains the biggest player in the video streaming space with over 260 million subscribers as of 2025 – according to Exploding Topics. Streambly reports that its leadership holds true in Australia, boasting 25% of the market share, with Prime Video next at 22%., its leadership doesn't change when you just look at Australia – boasting 25% of the market share, with Prime Video next at 22%.
Sporting 6.2 million subscribers, Netflix boasts 1.4 million more than the next most popular streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video at 4.8 million.
Is Binge better than Netflix?
While there was once an argument for subscribing to Binge over Netflix, with the arrival of Max in Australia – and the subsequent removal of HBO content on Binge – Netflix is now the clear winner in this battle. However, Binge still has plenty to offer, especially after its recent partnership with Sony Pictures Television.
What is the best streaming service for kids?
Most major streaming services in Australia, with the exception of Shudder and dedicated sports platforms, offer a variety of kids content. This ensures there's something for the little ones no matter which service you choose.
While Amazon Prime Video boasts the largest library of content rated G and below (followed closely by Netflix and Disney Plus), quantity doesn't always equal quality. Disney Plus, in particular, delivers a wealth of high-quality kids content through its iconic Disney, Disney Channel, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars universes.
For a service entirely directed at preschoolers (aged seven or younger), Noggin is an excellent choice. It offers a dedicated library of beloved shows like Peppa Pig, Blue's Clues and Dora the Explorer, alongside educational content, interactive books and games designed for early learning.
And, for the best free streaming option for kids in Australia, ABC iview is unbeatable. Its ABC Kids library includes smash hits like Bluey, Play School, Peppa Pig, Hey Duggee and Thomas and Friends, offering high-quality, often Australian-produced content.
Crunchyroll vs Netflix: which is the best anime streaming service?
For anime fans, Crunchyroll is often the go-to, but Netflix has emerged as a strong competitor. Both services offer ample content for enthusiasts, making the choice dependent on individual preferences.
Netflix excels with its strong original anime content, including titles like Beastars, Castlevania, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Devilman Crybaby. It also boasts a strong library of classics such as Studio Ghibli films, Yu-Gi-Oh!, My Hero Academia and Pokémon. Furthermore, it's home to the popular live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series.
However, for hardcore anime fans seeking the latest simulcasts and a deeper catalog of classics, Crunchyroll remains the definitive choice. Its extensive library features iconic series like Attack on Titan, Death Note, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Hunter X Hunter, One-Punch Man and various Naruto series.
What is the best platform to watch documentaries?
For sheer volume, Netflix and Prime Video dominate Australia's documentary landscape. Both offer a vast number of films and series, ensuring viewers can find content to suit any preference.
While the content available is certainly varying in quality, both services guarantee a plethora of interesting movies and series. However, for a more curated and often 'off the beaten path' selection, Kanopy stands out.
Free with a library card or through your university email address, Kanopy has a large library of lesser-known classic movies, foreign film, documentaries and more that are hard to find anywhere else.
Additionally, Disney Plus is a strong contender in the documentary space thanks to its extensive National Geographic content. This includes critically acclaimed titles such as Free Solo, The Rescue and Endurance, alongside other Star original docos like Brats and David Attenborough's latest film Ocean.
Where can I watch true crime in Australia?
For true crime enthusiasts, Australia's major streaming services offer a healthy stream of compelling content. However, Netflix remains the undisputed king in this genre.
Netflix's vast library spans documentaries, true-story crime dramas and docu-series, offering an almost endless supply. Key titles include What Jennifer Did, Dahmer, the Conversations with a Killer series, American Nightmare and American Murder: Gabby Petito.
However, Netflix is not the sole option for top-tier true crime. Both Binge and Stan make strong arguments for themselves. Binge offers a range of investigative series like The First 48 and Forensic Files II. Stan, meanwhile, is home to an extensive collection of Louis Theroux documentaries, the compelling Dr. Death series (both dramatised and documentary) and recent additions like Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas.
What's the best music streaming service in Australia?
While Spotify and Apple Music undeniably reign as the two dominant kings of music streaming, a diverse landscape of worthy competitors caters to individual tastes. Services like Qobuz, Youtube Music, Amazon Music and Tidal offer compelling alternatives, each with unique strengths.
For serious audiophiles, Qobuz and Tidal are top contenders. Qobuz, a French service, excels with its vast library of new and classic hits delivered in studio-quality, high-resolution audio (up to 24-bit/192 kHz FLAC). Tidal, meanwhile, offers comparable high-res FLAC playback alongside immersive formats like Dolby Atmos, placing you inside the music.
YouTube Music stands as a true competitor, offering an excellent user experience alongside a vast library of official releases, music videos and a significant number of live recordings. If music videos and live performances are your priority, it's an ideal choice.
As for Amazon Music, its appeal often lies in its integration with the Amazon ecosystem and its high-quality audio offerings. It features HD and Ultra HD audio alongside spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos, often at no extra cost for Prime members. If you value deep integration with Alexa devices or expertly curated mixes, Amazon Music could be a fitting choice.
Which streaming service has unlimited devices?
Even Australia's top streaming services generally limit the number of simultaneous streams on a single account, even at premium tiers.
While no major service offers truly unlimited concurrent streams, Apple TV Plus leads with an impressive six simultaneous streams (via Family Sharing). Netflix Premium, Disney+ Premium, Max Premium, Binge Premium and BritBox all allow for four simultaneous streams. Stan Premium also offers four streams, plus downloads on up to five devices.
How much are all the streaming channels?
Yes, Australia offers a growing number of free streaming services, or at least free tiers, providing excellent value for budget-conscious viewers. These include platforms like ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now and 10 Play.
For a truly unique and high-quality free experience, Kanopy stands out as the top choice. Available simply with a library card or university email address, Kanopy boasts a significant library of thoughtful cinema, foreign films, independent movies, classic films and rare documentaries.
BABC iview is a must-have for quality Australian drama, documentaries, comedy and the extensive ABC Kids library (featuring Bluey). SBS On Demand offers a diverse range of acclaimed international drama, documentaries and foreign films. For cult classics, B-grade movies and unique Australian cinema, Brollie offers a curated selection. And Crunchyroll's free tier remains the go-to for many anime episodes with ads.
Are there any free streaming services in Australia?
Yes! There are a few free streaming services, or at least free tiers of streaming services, including Brollie and Crunchyroll.
However, if you're looking for the best free streaming service, it's hard to look past Kanopy. Available through a library card or your university email,
Kanopy has a significant library of movies, documentaries and TV shows that you aren't likely to find on other streaming services. Foreign films, independent movies, classic cinema and rare documentaries, Kanopy is perhaps the best streaming service for those looking for more thoughtful, niche or educational content. There's also just some incredible movies on there.
Is there a streaming service that has everything?
Depending on what you mean by everything, there are a few streaming services that could be for you. Foxtel Now has everything you could want, from live TV and news to sports and movies.
Meanwhile, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have more movies, documentaries and TV series than you could ever watch. If you're looking for something that covers all your entertainment bases, we recommend one of those three.
Are Binge and Stan the same company?
They are both true Australian streaming services, as opposed to services that started overseas and made their way Down Under. However, Binge and Stan don't sit under the same umbrella.
Binge is owned by Hubbl, which is owned by the Foxtel Group, which was recently acquired by DAZN. Stan, meanwhile, was previously owned by a 50/50 partnership between Fairfax Media and Nine Entertainment Co., but has been wholly owned by Nine Digital, a subsidiary of Nine Entertainment Co. since 2018.
