GoKawiilCombined cost of major streaming services jumps to $151 a month, up 70% since 2019
Subscribing to eight leading ad-free streaming services now costs about $151 monthly, up from roughly $90 four years ago, according to new pricing data. Apple TV+ has raised prices 200% since its 2019 launch, while Netflix's Premium tier is up 125% since 2013, and price hikes accelerated further with an 11.8% jump over the past year alone.
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These increases far outpace inflation, which has averaged under 4% annually, showing streaming companies are using pricing power rather than just cost pass-through to boost revenue. As ad-supported tiers proliferate and price hikes continue, the promised savings over cable are eroding, pushing consumers toward bundles or reconsidering how many services they can afford.
- Combined monthly cost for eight major ad-free streaming services has risen from ~$90 to ~$151 in four years.
- Apple TV+ leads with a 200% price increase since 2019 despite a smaller content library than rivals.
- Streaming price growth (11.8% last year) is far outpacing general inflation and even traditional cable increases.
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