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Best TV & Streaming of September 2026

Catalogue depth, price per hour watched and ad-tier limits compared. Ranking order is set by score alone; partner links are labelled and never move a brand up the list.

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1
Netflix 9.6/10Outstanding
Editor’s ChoiceFrom $9/mo

Deepest original catalogue across every genre

  • Standard with ads at $9 per month
  • Plans range from $9 to $27 per month after the March 2026 increase
  • 1080p on the ad tier, 4K on Premium

From $9/mo
Standard with ads

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2
Amazon Prime Video n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

Amazon Prime Video: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 2 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production
3
Disney+ n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

Disney+: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 3 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production
4
Max n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

Max: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 4 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production
5
Paramount n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

Paramount: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 5 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production
6
Hulu n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

Hulu: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 6 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production
7
Peacock n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

Peacock: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 7 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production
8
ESPN+ n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

ESPN+: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 8 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production
9
Apple TV+ n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

Apple TV+: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 9 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production
10
Starz n/aScoring in progress
Draft, not yet scored

Starz: review and pricing being verified

  • Listed at rank 10 in this category
  • Pricing and feature verification scheduled

Price pending
Verified pricing not yet published

Visit Site Review in production

Side by side

Full comparison table

Best TV & Streaming of September 2026 compared
Brand Score Starting price Billing basis Best for
#1 Netflix 9.6/10 From $9/mo Standard with ads Deepest original catalogue across every genre
#2 Amazon Prime Video Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry
#3 Disney+ Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry
#4 Max Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry
#5 Paramount Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry
#6 Hulu Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry
#7 Peacock Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry
#8 ESPN+ Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry
#9 Apple TV+ Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry
#10 Starz Not yet scored Not yet listed Pending verification Draft entry

Sources: Netflix pricing

How to choose tv & streaming

Catalogue depth, price per hour watched and ad-tier limits compared. We start every category the same way: build a shortlist from the brands buyers actually consider, price each one on the plan a typical buyer would choose, then score against the published rubric rather than a feature checklist supplied by the vendor.

Deepest original catalogue across every genre

Watch the second term. Prices increased across all plans in March 2026. Where a brand advertises a promotional rate, the renewal figure is shown in the comparison table above and repeated on the brand’s review page.

Frequently asked questions

How does Selectopicks rank tv & streaming?

Each brand is scored against the same weighted rubric: performance 30%, features 25%, value 25%, support and trust 20%. Scores are set before any commercial team sees the article, and commission rates are never visible to the editorial desk.

Is the cheapest option the best choice?

Not automatically. Prices increased across all plans in March 2026

How often is this page updated?

Pricing and plan details are re-verified at least every 90 days. This page was last verified on 11 September 2026.

How this ranking was produced

Scores are produced by the Selectopicks test desk against our published methodology. Entries marked as draft are visible here for transparency but carry no score and no pricing claim until verification is complete.