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24 alternatives to HBO Max

Where HBO meets so much more

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. HBO Max launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
The same nine streaming subscriptions cost $702/year more than in 2021▲386
9 major streaming services cost $95.91/mo in 2021-03 and $154.41/mo today — up 61%, or $702 a year. Every change sourced.
Sep 2026 · honestlyranked.com · its alternatives →
2
Max▲91
The one to watch for HBO, hit series, films, reality & more
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
3
HBO NOW▲410
Stream HBO online
2015 · its alternatives →
4
Clicker for HBO Max▲77
A native HBO Max app for macOS, written in Swift
2021 · dbklabs.com · its alternatives →
5
Apple TV+▲182
The new home for the world’s most creative storytellers
2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Hulu Live TV▲190
50+ channels of live TV for $39.99/mo 📺
2017 · disneyplus.com · its alternatives →
7
Showtime▲88
Showtime shows for cord-cutters at $10.99/mo
2015 · paramountplus.com · its alternatives →
8
Sling TV▲74
Live TV (ESPN) anytime, anywhere for $20/month.
2015 · sling.com · its alternatives →
9
Fread▲201
MoviePass for news
2018 · its alternatives →
10
StreamFab HBO Downloader▲5
Get HBO movies and shows downloaded in high quality.
2022 · streamfab.com · its alternatives →
11
Apple TV▲504
New Apple TV running tvOS
2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →
12
Stokhub▲211
Netflix for stock videos. Unlimited videos for $25/mo.
2017 · stokhub.com · its alternatives →
13
Disney+▲257
Disney's new streaming service
2019 · disneyplus.com · its alternatives →
14
MoviePass▲216
Unlimited movies in theaters for just $30/month
2015 · moviepass.com · its alternatives →
15
Hyper for Apple TV▲151
A video magazine for Apple TV, 100% human curated
2016 · watchhyper.com · its alternatives →
16
ESPN+▲93
$4.99 streaming service from Disney & ESPN
2018 · plus.espn.com · its alternatives →
17
API to query catalogs of 20 streaming services across 60 countries▲364
Streaming Availability API delivers real-time access to global streaming metadata for movies and TV shows across all the major streaming services including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV and many others in 65 countries, including universal deep links, Top 10 lists, images, IMDb/TMD
2022 · movieofthenight.com · its alternatives →
18
I made an app that helps you find where to stream movies and TV shows▲335
I often found myself searching for that one movie or TV show not currently available in my country. Whether it was on Netflix, Apple TV, HBO, or any other platform, the effort to pinpoint the precise country of streaming availability routinely became a burdensome task. Realizing the need for a streamlined solution, I created one. Now you can effortlessly find your desired content and simplify your entertainment journey beyond borders.
2024 · whereto.stream · its alternatives →
19
Reelgood▲86
All your streaming services in one place
2020 · reelgood.com · its alternatives →
20
Vive▲91
Unlimited blowouts for $99 per month
2015 · its alternatives →
21
Tube Max▲99
Movies, audiobooks and documentaries from Youtube
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
22
Bookmate▲104
$8.99 per month for access to 500 000 books
2015 · bookmate.com · its alternatives →
23
Apple Subscriptions▲142
Subscription offerings now available to App Store developers
2016 · developer.apple.com · its alternatives →
24
Kindle Unlimited▲160
All-you-can-read ebooks for $9.99 a month
2014 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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