Understanding Streaming Services Comparison
How This Streaming Comparison Works
This calculator takes a list of streaming services you want (with standalone monthly prices) and compares the total cost of subscribing to each one separately versus using bundles or mixes of bundles and standalone subscriptions. It searches through bundle combinations to find the cheapest mix that covers all your wanted services, then shows the estimated monthly cost and any savings vs buying separately. It also allocates bundle costs across services to show an effective cost per service, and if you provide watch hours, it calculates a rough cost per hour. All calculations are based on the numbers you enter—this tool does not access real plan data or verify amounts.
What This Tool Does Not Include (Taxes, Regional Pricing, Promos, Device Bundles, etc.)
This calculator does not account for: taxes and regulatory fees, device payments or installment plans, regional pricing differences, promotional pricing or temporary discounts, family plan or multi-user discounts, activation or setup fees, early cancellation fees, currency fluctuations, device bundles (e.g., streaming included with phone plans), or any of the complex factors that can affect real streaming bills. It uses static numbers you provide and simple math to compare plans, not to model real-world streaming costs comprehensively. This tool is for simple cost comparison only, not for comprehensive plan evaluation or bill prediction.
Why Your Real Bill Might Differ From This Estimate
Real streaming bills often differ from this estimate because they include many additional charges this tool doesn't model: taxes and regulatory fees can add 10–20% to base prices, device payments are separate from subscription costs, promotional pricing may apply for a limited time, family plans may have different pricing structures, activation fees are one-time charges, regional pricing can vary significantly, and provider policies can change. This tool provides a rough comparison based on plan costs only—it is not a bill predictor. For actual bill estimates, check with providers directly or review sample bills.
Note: This calculator is for educational and convenience purposes only and does not provide financial, streaming, or contract advice. It uses simplified assumptions and does not account for taxes, fees, promotions, device payments, or other factors. It does not fetch real plan data or recommend specific providers. Always check with providers directly for actual plan information, pricing, and terms.
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