# Best Streaming Services _CompareFairly · en/GB · neutral comparison, cited sources, no paid placement_ **Category:** entertainment › streaming services **Our pick**: Netflix (83/100) · **Cheapest**: Netflix · **Best value**: Netflix ## Comparison table | Criterion | Netflix | Disney+ | Apple TV+ | Amazon Prime Video | CuriosityStream | Shudder | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Price / month (GBP) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ## 1. Netflix The original film and TV buffet service, Netflix paved the way for today's streaming dominance. **Best for:** Best for original shows. **Pros:** - Great video quality - One of the biggest libraries of film and TV content - Home of countless anime TV shows and films, documentaries, crime shows and kids favourites **Cons:** - Almost too much on Netflix at times - Some of the best shows lost in a sea of content (or cancelled after two series) _Source (verified): [https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/](https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/)_ ## 2. Disney+ Disney+ has been quick to make its presence known in the streaming wars and has rapidly become a contender for the best UK streaming service. **Best for:** Best streaming service for families. **Pros:** - Huge catalogue of old and new - Home of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and more - Vast catalogue of TV and movies **Cons:** - Original content isn't as good as elsewhere - Some Disney films are missing _Source (verified): [https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/](https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/)_ ## 3. Apple TV+ Apple TV+ is a streaming service that is all about quality over quantity. **Best for:** Best streaming service for original content. **Pros:** - Lots of excellent original content - Share the account with up to 5 others via Family Sharing - 4K streaming with Dolby Atmos audio **Cons:** - No Android smartphone app - Relatively small library _Source (verified): [https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/best-tech-deals/g35899960/best-streaming-services/](https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/best-tech-deals/g35899960/best-streaming-services/)_ ## 4. Amazon Prime Video Amazon also produced the most expensive TV series ever with 2022's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. **Best for:** Best value streaming service. **Pros:** - Competitively priced - Thousands of TV shows and films free to stream with Prime membership - Seamless integration with Fire TV Stick **Cons:** - Adverts are shown unless subscription is upgraded _Source (verified): [https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/](https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/)_ ## 5. CuriosityStream Curiosity Stream is for people who want to learn about a topic, whether on the couch or on the go. **Best for:** Best for HD & 4K Documentaries. **Pros:** - HD & 4K Documentaries _Source (verified): [https://uk.pcmag.com/video-streaming-services/71265/the-best-video-streaming-services](https://uk.pcmag.com/video-streaming-services/71265/the-best-video-streaming-services)_ ## 6. Shudder Horror fans can flock to Shudder. _Source (verified): [https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/](https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/)_ ## 7. Paramount+ Best streaming service for cult series **Best for:** Best streaming service for cult series. _Source (verified): [https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/best-tech-deals/g35899960/best-streaming-services/](https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/best-tech-deals/g35899960/best-streaming-services/)_ ## 8. MUBI Mubi caters to the independent cinema crowd. _Source (verified): [https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/](https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/)_ ## 9. BritBox BritBox has old episodes of Grange Hill. _Source (verified): [https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/](https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-uk-streaming-service/)_ ## 10. NOW TV (Entertainment Pass) Best streaming service for movies and sports **Best for:** Best streaming service for movies and sports. _Source (estimate): [https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/best-tech-deals/g35899960/best-streaming-services/](https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/best-tech-deals/g35899960/best-streaming-services/)_ ## 11. BBC iPlayer ## 12. ITVX ## 13. All 4 ## 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. ## 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. --- _Generated by CompareFairly - neutral universal comparator. 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