Stream Smarter, Watch More Compare Australia's Best Streaming Services

Back in the day, Australians had little choice in what they watched and when they could watch it. Many had to wait for a certain day of the week just for their favourite program.

But thanks to streaming sites, you can now find the exact movies or TV shows you're searching for and stream them directly to your TV in just moments. In exchange for a monthly fee, you can access thousands of TV shows and films, and even watch them ad-free (sometimes).

The rapid growth of content has also paved the way for new methods of accessing it. No more sticking an antenna on your roof to watch whatever was broadcast from the free-to-air networks. Nowadays, the best TV is streamed over the internet and watched either live or on-demand: whatever you like, whenever you want it.

Compare entertainment streaming services

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Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime's service doesn't just come with faster delivery from the shopping giant. It also comes with a Prime Video subscription, which grants viewers access to thousands of shows and films plus Prime Video exclusives you won't find anywhere else. Prime Video Channels are also available to those who want to use Prime Video as a handy hub for keeping track of multiple streaming services like HBO Max, BritBox, Shudder, DocPlay, AMC Plus and many more.

This service offers a uniquely generous 30-day free trial plus other Prime Video subscription deals and discounts circulate regularly to save its viewers a little extra cash.

All of Amazon's plans come with ads that can be removed for the price of $2.99 per month.

Apple TV

Apple TV offers a library of almost entirely original and exclusive content, including incredible award-winning TV shows and films with big name celebrities often featuring like Taron Edgerton, Jason Sudeikis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and many more.

Apple TV has a 7-day free trial for new subscribers but has a few hidden ways to secure Apple TV subscription deals and discounts.

You can also get three months of free Apple TV with your purchase of an iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Binge

Binge is an Aussie-owned streamer from the folks at Foxtel. The Pay TV giant offers over 10,000+ hours of quality content and allows you to watch premium content. You'll also find select sports programs from Kayo Sports on Binge, like the AFL and Cricket.

If you want to save money off a plan with Binge , you're in luck! Although few pay TV services frequently run money-off offers, Binge subscription deals and discounts are always around, you just need to know where to look.

Disney Plus

Disney Plus is "where timeless characters meet the heroes of today" through exclusive streaming titles from the Disney library, including content from Marvel, LucasFilms and Fox.

Foxtel Now

If you don't want to opt for a traditional pay TV service, Foxtel has its own streaming service, Foxtel Now. Foxtel Now subscribers can access all of the same content as Foxtel subscribers but over the internet rather than cable or satellite. You don't need a set-top box and you don't need to sign a contract. Just bring your own phone, TV, or laptop and start streaming.

Founded way back in 1995, Foxtel is the most established and best-known Pay TV service provider in Australia. Its longevity has given Foxtel the ability to build up strong content partnerships meaning it tends to get new TV shows and movies first.

Note: There's significant content overlap between Binge and Foxtel Now content, but Foxtel Now's packs include news and sport options you won't find on Binge. However, like Binge, Foxtel Now subscription deals and discounts are always running too.

HBO Max

Although HBO Max only launched in Australia in 2025, it's gained a huge following thanks to taking back many popular titles, including the Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter franchises - just to name a few. It's also fairly reasonably priced; sitting around mid-tier compared to many others.

To save even more, you may be able to nab discounts and deals on HBO subscriptions another way. For example, by bundling with Foxtel, opting for a cheaper ads-tier or locking in an annual subscription.

Paramount Plus

Paramount Plus is media powerhouse Paramount Skydance's streaming service. The service encompasses content from the properties under the giant's banner, including CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, and naturally, Paramount Pictures. It replaced the ill-fated 10 All Access back in 2021.

Despite its robust catalogue of films and TV content, Paramount Plus subscription discounts and deals are still floating around offering plenty of savings month-to-month, including a 7-day trial.

Stan

Stan is the OG-Australian option, formed in partnership between Channel 9 and Fairfax media. Stan naturally streams a tonne of locally-made content but includes plenty of hit TV series and films from overseas as well.

The Aussie favourite has also expanded to bring subscribers a Stan Sport offering. This encompasses a wide range of live and on-demand options, including Soccer, Rugby, Tennis, Combat, Motorsports and Cycling. It has exclusive access to major marquee properties, such as those in the English Premier League and Emirates FA Cup.

Netflix

Without a doubt, Netflix is still Australia's most popular streaming service. It's gotten more expensive over the years but you can still expect new Netflix Originals to debut every month. And while Netflix hasn't offered a free trial before, there are a number of other ways to still secure a deal or discount off your Netflix subscription.

Compare special interest streaming services

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While the streamers we've listed so far dabble in multiple genres across TV and film there are even more streaming services in the Australian market now which niche or special interest programming. Let's take a look.

BritBox

BritBox is exactly what you think it is. It's all the best British TV in one spot. All you have to do is brew a cup of tea and grab a biscuit. Relive the classics like The Bill, enjoy literary adaptations like Persuasion and fall in love with new releases such as Finding Alice and Come Home.

Hayu

If you live for reality drama, Hayu is the streaming site for you. Enjoy all the latest reality shows from Below Deck to The Real Housewives of... wherever! Hayu has every kind of category from crime, medical content like Botched and even reality real estate shows like Million Dollar Listing.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians also shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg. A number of Hayu subscription deals and discounts are around for those seeking to save money on their monthly reality-fix bill.

Crunchyroll

If you're a fan of anime then Crunchyroll is the streaming platform for you. For certain new shows episodes air shortly after they premiere in Japan. You can even watch some shows for free without signing up for a subscription.

Compare sports streaming services

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We did mention that the number of streaming services had grown, didn't we? The sports entertainment industry is too big to be contained to one platform so there's a handful of sports streaming services.

DAZN

DAZN is the global home of boxing and also the place to watch every team and every game in the NFL. It also hosts an array of live events both on the field and in the Octagon. In addition to select free content, DAZN's plans unlock more events across the world of football, motorsports and more.

Kayo Sports

Kayo Sports is the streaming offering from Hubb. Kayo Sports offers live streams for over 50 sports and is home to the cricket, NRL, AFL, Formula 1, NBA and more.

Unfortunately, Kayo is one of THE most expensive streaming services, and it just did away with its 7-day trial. But there are still ways to score a deal or discount off a Kayo Sports subscription, for example by signing up to you favourite sports team as a member.

Compare Pay TV packages

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While streaming has certainly cemented its place in the market as a popular alternative that's not to say you can't still sign up for pay TV the traditional way with a set-top box and a range of channel packs.

Foxtel

Foxtel may be the first thing you think of when you think "Pay TV". To get set up you'll need the latest iQ5 set-top box. This allows you to pause and rewind live free-to-air TV, record programs to watch later and access a range of your streaming subscriptions right from the one box.

Fetch

Fetch TV is slightly different to Foxtel. You can think of it more or less as a way to compile all your different streaming sites in one easy-to-find location. You can still add a range of channel packs on top but you don't need to. These packs contain less channels than what you can get with Foxtel but they are significantly cheaper.

Fetch is available from retailers like The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Bing Lee and Harvey Norman or from telcos Telstra and iiNet.