CompareFairlyBest Streaming Services 2026
Our pick : Netflix (83/100) · Cheapest : Netflix · Best value : Netflix
In short
This comparison evaluates 13 streaming services based on 10 criteria, including price per month, ad-supported tiers, content library size, original content quality, customer reviews, and user interface. Netflix ranks first with a score of 83/100, largely due to its content library size and device compatibility, both scoring 100/100. Disney+ comes in second with 71/100, excelling in customer reviews. Netflix is also identified as the most affordable option. The data used for this comparison is sourced for 9 out of the 13 services, with the remaining values being estimates that are clearly marked. The facts in this summary are computed from the table below; only the wording is generated.
Comparison table
| Criterion | Netflix | Disney+ | Apple TV+ | Amazon Prime Video | CuriosityStream | Shudder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / month (GBP) | 4.99 | 4.99 | 9.99 | 8.99 | 5.99 | 5.99 |
| Ad-Supported Tiers | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Content Library Size (titles) | 15000 | 3000 | 200 | 12000 | 3000 | 1500 |
| Original Content Quality | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Customer Reviews (score) | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| User Interface | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Average |
| Device Compatibility (devices) | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Simultaneous Streams (streams) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 |
| Offline Viewing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live TV Options | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best streaming services in 2026?
Based on our comprehensive analysis of price, content, and user experience, Netflix currently leads with a score of 83/100, followed closely by Disney+.
How do streaming services compare on price and content?
We evaluate services based on monthly price, the size and quality of their content libraries, and the availability of ad-supported tiers to help you find the best value.
Is Netflix or Disney+ better for original content?
Both Netflix and Disney+ offer high-quality original content, with Netflix currently scoring higher in our overall ranking due to a broader range of critically acclaimed shows and movies.
How is the streaming service ranking determined?
Our ranking is based on objective data and customer reviews across key criteria like price, content, and user interface; our position is neutral and not influenced by paid placements.
Methodology and transparency
Ranking: options are sorted on measured, sourced criteria. No position is ever sold, and no advertiser pays to appear here.
Scope: this comparison is not exhaustive. It presents the options our sources document, not every offer on the market.
Earnings: some outbound links may be affiliate links that earn us a commission. This never affects the ranking, the scores or the data.
Data: every value is linked to its source and refreshed automatically; the collection date is shown.