Fed up with “Streamflation?” Here’s what you can do.

Streaming services keep getting pricier, but there are ways to defray the costs.

Jared Newman   |   April 15, 2026

Obviously, we’re all annoyed with the growing costs of streaming TV.

Netflix just raised prices, with the Standard ad-free plan now up to $20 per month. Paramount+ hiked prices in January, while Disney and HBO Max raised rates last fall. A recent Bango survey found that 23% of Americans feel they’re spending more on subscriptions than they can afford.