Binge and Foxtel Now are two sides of the same company. Both owned and operated by Foxtel, the two have quite a bit in common but are ultimately different offerings. While Binge is a modern on-demand streaming platform, Foxtel Now is a combination between classic pay TV and streaming. There are a few aspects to consider like price, streaming quality, and availability, but by-and-large Binge comes out on top.
Binge vs Foxtel Now: Quick comparison
| Details | Binge | Foxtel Now |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $10 - $22 | $35 - $104 |
| Stream quality | Up to 4K | Up to 1080p |
| Simultaneous streams | Up to 5 | Up to 4 |
| Content | TV, movies and sport | TV, news + movies and sport for an additional cost |
| Offline viewing | No | No |
| Free trial | 7 days | 10 days |
Binge vs Foxtel Now: Content
Since the two streamers share the same parent company, and therefore the same licensing deals, the content is pretty similar between Binge and Foxtel Now. The key take away however, is that Foxtel Now keeps a lot of that content paywalled behind channel packs.
Out of the box, Binge subscribers get access to a range of TV shows, movies, sport, and 40 live channels simulcast from Foxtel. Access to these isn't dependent on the subscription tier - even the cheapest plan gets carte blanche of everything Binge has to offer. Foxtel Now on the other hand works much like a traditional cable service. You pay for channels packages, and you also get access to on-demand content as well.
Foxtel Now is split into three bundle types; the Starter Bundle, the Sports + Movies Bundle, and the Ultimate Bundle which combines them both and then some. The Starter Bundle has drama, entertainment, lifestyle, and news content, but to get sports and movie access you'll need to pay $49 extra per month.
Both platforms will get you access to premium content from the likes of NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures, plus content from the American ABC, CBS, and a growing collection of local Australian content.
Popular TV shows and movies available on both platforms include: Mr Inbetween, The Other Bennet Sister, All Her Fault, Ted, Under the Salt Marsh, Ponies, Nobody, Eddington, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Top Gun: Maverick.
Binge vs Foxtel Now: Price and packages
Binge and Foxtel Now have totally different pricing structures, on one you'll pay for content access while on the other you'll pay for streaming quality.
Foxtel Now employs classic channel packaging where the more you pay, the more channels and content you unlock. Binge has everything available across each subscription tier, but the more you pay the higher the maximum resolution is, and the more simultaneous streams you can access. Binge also has a low-cost ad-supported plan.
Off the bat, Binge is better value. Plans start from $10 per month for SD streaming and one screen, move up to $19 or $22 for 4K, and two or four screens. No matter which price you land on, you'll get access to the whole catalogue of television, movies, sports, and over 40 live channels.
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Binge
Basic with AdsFree 7 Day Trial
From
$10/mth
or $79/yr
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Binge
StandardFree 7 Day Trial
From
$19/mth
or $149/yr
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Binge
PremiumFree 7 Day Trial
From
$22/mth
or $179/yr
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Foxtel Now starts at $35 per month for access to 35 live television channels, showcasing television shows and news. Upping that to $84 per month you'll add on five additional channels covering sport and movies, and one more jump to $104 per month leads to 50 live channels with all of the above, plus documentaries and kids television. These channels cap out at 1080p, and no matter how much you pay you'll only be able to watch on two devices at once.
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Foxtel Now
Starter BundleFree 10 Day Trial
From
$35/mth
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Foxtel Now
Sports + Movies BundleFree 10 Day Trial
From
$84/mth for 12 months
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Foxtel Now
Ultimate BundleFree 10 Day Trial
From
$104/mth
Discounted price: $65/mth
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It isn't a like-for-like comparison of course. There are channels Foxtel Now subscribers will get that Binge ones won't, and there is still some Foxtel exclusive content the provider keeps squirrelled away for its pricier subs, but Binge still looks like the better deal for most people.
Binge vs Foxtel Now: Limitations
Aside from what we've already covered, there are a handful of limitations worth noting from each service.
Foxtel's standalone streaming services like Binge and Kayo are no longer available in Very Remote Australia. This classification is created and measured by the Census of Population and Housing, and is based on a range of factors like the nearest population centre. For reasons Foxtel wouldn't clarify, Binge and Kayo withdrew access to any area deemed 'Very Remote' as of March 3, 2025, however Foxtel classic and Foxtel Now are still available.
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For most consumers Binge will offer more bang for your buck than Foxtel Now. Having full access to the library and live channels, and resolution up to 4K for a fraction of the price of Foxtel Now, means you'd need to be looking for something specific to opt for Foxtel Now instead.
Sporting fans who want more access may be drawn to Foxtel Now, which is fair, but it could be worth considering a Kayo subscription instead. If you're after the widest world of sport in the country, Kayo has that covered, and even with the price of a Binge sub on top of that, it is still cheaper than most Foxtel Now packages. Better resolution too.
More streaming deals
Looking for something to stream tonight but don't want to pay full price? We've rounded up the best deals from Australia's major streaming services.
- Binge deals: From $4 per month
- Kayo deals: $1 for one month or seven days free
- Netflix deals: Bonus Netflix with Optus NBN
- Foxtel packages and deals: Save up to $55 per month
- HBO Max deals: Free HBO Max with Foxtel
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