Study reveals the most cost-effective streaming services
- Prime Video take the first spot with 1,440 titles per USD.
- Netflix comes in second with 518 titles per USD, almost three times fewer than the first.
- Peacock is third.
A new study reveals that Prime Video is the most cost-effective streaming service.
The study, conducted by digital marketing agency Searchbloom, analyzed historical data for the top 10 streaming services available in the US and sourced the cheapest subscription prices from Kaggle, as well as the number of titles available as of 2024, to discover which one is the most cost-effective and has the most titles per USD.
Prime Video ranks first, offering 1,440 titles per USD. The 2024 subscription price is $11.99, reflecting an average annual increase of 3.8% since its 2016 launch at $8.99. With a catalogue of 17,265 titles, Prime Video boasts the largest selection on the list.
Netflix comes in second place, providing 518 titles per dollar—nearly three times fewer than Prime Video. The platform currently offers 8,023 titles, with a subscription cost of $15.49, up from $7.99 when it debuted in 2011. Over the past 12 years, Netflix has seen three price hikes, averaging one every three years and two months.
Peacock takes the third spot, delivering 450 titles per USD. Priced at $11.99, Peacock’s catalogue includes 5,403 titles. The service has experienced an average annual price increase of 5.3% since its introduction, rising from $9.99 to $11.99 over three and a half years, with an adjustment approximately every 21 months.
Further down the list, Disney+ takes fourth place, offering 196 titles per dollar. With a catalogue of 2,742 titles, it is the fifth largest. The current subscription price is $13.99 per month, a significant rise from the initial $6.99 at launch in 2019, reflecting an average annual increase of 18.1%.
The top five closes with Crunchyroll, with 191 titles per dollar. Notably, Crunchyroll is the only platform on the list that has maintained its original price of $7.99 since its launch in August 2020, with no increases to date.
Cody Jensen, CEO and founder of Searchbloom, commented on the findings:
“Streaming services have become an integral part of everyday life, with billions of people enjoying breaks with their favorite TV shows and movies almost daily. However, as these platforms become more embedded in our routines, the cost-effectiveness of each service has become increasingly important.
“With rising subscription costs, it’s crucial for users to get the most value for their money. For instance, subscribing to all the top five services in this list would cost around $60 a month, making it essential for Americans to weigh their options and prioritize services that offer the most titles per dollar. This growing focus on cost-efficiency shapes how people choose which platforms to keep in their streaming lineup.”
