Media & Streaming
Streaming Subscription Cost Calculator
Tick the services you pay for (or add your own), set each price, and instantly see your total monthly and yearly streaming spend.
Why streaming costs sneak up on you
Individually, each $10–$16 service feels harmless. Stacked together — video, music, a sports add-on, a cloud-DVR upgrade — they quietly rival the cable bill many people cut to save money. Listing every service in one place turns invisible auto-renewals into a number you can act on.
Monthly vs. yearly: see the real number
The yearly figure is the wake-up call. Four services at an average of $13 is $52/month — but $624 a year. This calculator multiplies your monthly total by 12 so the annual commitment is impossible to ignore.
How to use this calculator
- Tick the services you pay for.
- Adjust each price to what you actually pay.
- Add any missing service with the custom button.
- Review your monthly and yearly totals.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is my yearly cost so high?
Small monthly fees add up fast. Three or four $10–$16 subscriptions easily pass $500–$700 a year. Seeing the annual figure is usually the wake-up call.
Can I add a service that isn't listed?
Yes — use the 'Add custom' button to enter any service name and price.
How can I lower my streaming bill?
Rotate subscriptions (subscribe only while a show you want is airing), share family plans where allowed, choose ad-supported tiers, and cancel anything you haven't watched this month. Seeing the yearly total usually reveals one or two easy cuts.
Should I count annual plans differently?
Yes — divide an annual plan's price by 12 to get its true monthly cost. Annual billing is often 15–20% cheaper than paying monthly.