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HBO Max vs Peacock 2026: Pricing, Content & Sports
HBO Max offers superior content depth with 10,000+ titles and stronger HBO/Warner Bros exclusives, while Peacock provides better value at its entry-level tier ($5.99/month with ads) and includes live sports from NBC/Premier League. HBO Max costs more but delivers premium cinema and prestige TV, whereas Peacock balances entertainment with live programming at lower price points.
HBO Max
Premium streaming service owned by Warner Bros Discovery featuring HBO, DC, Warner Bros, and original content.
Film enthusiasts, prestige TV viewers, DC Universe fans, and users who prioritize content quality over cost and live sports
Score71%
VS
Peacock
NBC Universal's streaming platform with NBC content, live sports, and original programming at competitive pricing.
Budget-conscious viewers, sports fans (especially Premier League/Olympics), NBC show enthusiasts, and families seeking live event coverage
Score71%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryHBO Max offers superior content depth with 10,000+ titles and stronger HBO/Warner Bros exclusives, while Peacock provides better value at its entry-level tier ($5.99/month with ads) and includes live sports from NBC/Premier League. HBO Max costs more but delivers premium cinema and prestige TV, whereas Peacock balances entertainment with live programming at lower price points.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedChoose HBO Max if you prioritize premium films, prestige dramas like Succession and The Last of Us, and don't care about live sports—the deeper content catalog justifies the premium price. Choose Peacock if you want the best overall value, enjoy live sports (Premier League, NBC events), need budget flexibility with a $5.99 entry tier, and appreciate access to NBC's library and Peacock originals like The Office spinoffs.
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HBO Max
7.3/10
Peacock
7.7/10
Choose HBO Max if
Film enthusiasts, prestige TV viewers, DC Universe fans, and users who prioritize content quality over cost and live sports
Choose Peacock if
Best pickBudget-conscious viewers, sports fans (especially Premier League/Olympics), NBC show enthusiasts, and families seeking live event coverage
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier):✓ Peacock wins($5.99 vs $7.99)
- Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier):✓ Peacock wins($11.99 vs $15.99)
- Total Content Library:✓ HBO Max wins(10,000+ titles vs 9,000+ titles)
Key Facts & Figures
118 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | HBO Max | Peacock | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $19.99 | $11.99 | |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $9.99 | $5.99 | |
| Total Titles Available(titles) | ~10,000 titles | — | — |
| Original Productions Per Year(productions) | 200+ originals | — | — |
| Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $9.99/month | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) | $19.99/month | — | — |
| 4K Content Library(titles) | ~800 titles | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 35 | 12 | |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams) | 4 (Premium) | 4 (Premium) | |
| Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) | $5.99 | — | — |
| Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $19.99 | — | — |
| Live TV Channels Included(channels) | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count) | Hacks S5, Euphoria S3 | — | — |
| Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles) | 12,000+ | — | — |
| Total Subscribers(millions) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Basic Plan Price(USD/month) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers) | HBO Max | — | — |
| YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Download Installs (2026)(millions) | HBO Max | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $9.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $19.99 | — | — |
| Original Series Library(series) | 450+ | — | — |
| Total Movie Library(titles) | 2,000+ | — | — |
| 4K HDR Content Available(titles) | 450+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams) | 4 | — | — |
| Offline Download Window(days) | 30 | — | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 75% | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD) | $16.99 | $11.99 | |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 10,000+ | 15,000+ | |
| Original Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 38 | — | — |
| 4K HDR Titles Available(titles) | 850+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices) | 4 | 1 device | |
| Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD) | $7.99/month | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) | $19.99/month | — | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards) | 47 Emmy wins | — | — |
| Original Series Released Per Year(series) | 60-80 series | — | — |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 7 days | 7 days | |
| Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month) | $9.99 | — | — |
| Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month) | $19.99 | — | — |
| Live TV Channels(channels) | 0 channels | — | — |
| Total Title Library(titles) | ~4,500 titles | — | — |
| Original Series Per Year(series) | 40+ prestige originals | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $16.99/month | — | — |
| Film Catalog Size(titles) | 4,000+ | — | — |
| Original Series Critical Quality (Avg Rotten Tomatoes)(%) | 72% | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations for Originals(nominations) | 156 | — | — |
| Global Subscriber Base (2024)(millions) | 52 million | — | — |
| Annual Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $203.88 | — | — |
| Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) | $7.99 | $5.99 | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $15.99 | $11.99 | |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 10,000+ | 9,000+ | |
| Original Series Released Annually(series) | 150+ | 35+ | |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles(titles) | 500+ | 300+ | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Simultaneous Streams(count) | 4 simultaneous | 4 simultaneous | |
| Original Series Count(active) | 45+ | 45+ | |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 7 days | 7 days | |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 15,000+ | 15,000+ | |
| Theatrical Release Window(months) | 45 days exclusive | 45 days exclusive | |
| Paying Subscribers(millions) | 46 million | 46 million | |
| Subscription Pricing(USD/month) | $5.99-$11.99 | $5.99-$11.99 | |
| User Engagement(percent increase) | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Peacock | Peacock | |
| Viewer Engagement Boost(percent) | Peacock | Peacock | |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $4.99 | $4.99 | |
| Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | 46 million | |
| Content Engagement vs Traditional(%) | 25% more than NBC viewers | 25% more than NBC viewers | |
| Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) | $16.99 | $16.99 | |
| Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD) | $169.99 (estimated) | $169.99 (estimated) | |
| Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Total Content Library(titles) | ~15,000+ titles | ~15,000+ titles | |
| Original Series Produced Annually(series) | 85+ | 85+ | |
| Annual Content Investment(billion USD) | $2.5B | $2.5B | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 (all tiers) | 4 (all tiers) | |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 36 million | 36 million | |
| On-Demand Movie Titles(titles) | ~3,000 | ~3,000 | |
| Original Series Launched (2025)(series) | 50+ | 50+ | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens) | 4 screens | 4 screens | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $13.99 | $13.99 | |
| 4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library) | 45% | 45% | |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 18 Emmy awards | 18 Emmy awards | |
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) | 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) | 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) | |
| Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) | $0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium) | $0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium) | |
| Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes) | 4-6 minutes (Free tier) | 4-6 minutes (Free tier) | |
| Simultaneous Streams(screens) | 4 (Premium plan) | 4 (Premium plan) | |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) | $7.99/month (Peacock Premium) | $7.99/month (Peacock Premium) | |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus) | $13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus) | |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | 46 million | |
| Content Library Size(titles) | ~5,000+ titles | ~5,000+ titles | |
| Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD) | Free | Free | |
| Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD) | $11.99/month | $11.99/month | |
| Original Series(series) | 80+ | 80+ | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Budget Tier Cost(USD) | $5.99 (with ads) | $5.99 (with ads) | |
| Original Series & Films(count) | ~450+ originals | ~450+ originals | |
| Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards) | 28 Emmys | 28 Emmys | |
| Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | |
| Movie Library Size(films) | 2,800+ films | 2,800+ films | |
| Original Series (2024-2025)(series) | 18 new originals | 18 new originals | |
| Annual Premium Cost(USD) | $71.88/year | $71.88/year | |
| Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| On-Demand Title Library(titles) | 8,500+ | 8,500+ | |
| Original Series Count(titles) | 90+ | 90+ | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams) | 4 | 4 | |
| Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels) | 40+ (included Premium) | 40+ (included Premium) | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations) | 23 | 23 | |
| Family-Friendly Content(percent of library) | ~35% | ~35% | |
| Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens) | 4 (Premium tier) | 4 (Premium tier) | |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 36 | 36 | |
| Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD) | $2.5 billion | $2.5 billion |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
Evenly matched1 tie
HBO Max
Attribute
Peacock
- $7.99Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)$5.99(winner)
- $15.99Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)$11.99(winner)
- 10,000+ titles(winner)Total Content Library9,000+ titles
- NoneLive Sports CoverageNBC, Premier League, WWE, Olympics(winner)
- 150+(winner)Exclusive HBO/Max Originals per Year0
- 500+(winner)4K Content Available300+
- 4 (premium tier)Simultaneous Streams4 (premium tier)
- Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)
HBO Max
$7.99
Peacock
$5.99(winner)
- Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)
HBO Max
$15.99
Peacock
$11.99(winner)
- Total Content Library
HBO Max
10,000+ titles(winner)
Peacock
9,000+ titles
- Live Sports Coverage
HBO Max
None
Peacock
NBC, Premier League, WWE, Olympics(winner)
- Exclusive HBO/Max Originals per Year
HBO Max
150+(winner)
Peacock
0
- 4K Content Available
HBO Max
500+(winner)
Peacock
300+
- Simultaneous Streams
HBO Max
4 (premium tier)
Peacock
4 (premium tier)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | HBO Max | Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $19.99 | $11.99(winner) |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $9.99 | $5.99(winner) |
| Free Tier Available(yes/no) | No | Yes (with ads) |
| Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $9.99/month | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) | $19.99/month | — |
Show 38 more attributesBase Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) $5.99 — Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) $19.99 — Basic Plan Price(USD/month) HBO Max — Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $9.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) $19.99 — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD) $16.99 $11.99 Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD) $7.99/month — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) $19.99/month — Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month) $9.99 — Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month) $19.99 — Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $16.99/month — Annual Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $203.88 — Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) $7.99 $5.99 Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) $15.99 $11.99 Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) $11.99 — Subscription Pricing(USD/month) $5.99-$11.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $4.99 — Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD) $9.99 — Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD) $7.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) $16.99 — Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD) $169.99 (estimated) — Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $11.99 — Free Tier Availability(boolean) Yes (limited, with ads) — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD) $5.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $13.99 — Free Tier Option Free with ads ($5.99 ad-free) — Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) $0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium) — Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD) Free — Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD) $11.99/month — Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) $11.99 — Budget Tier Cost(USD) $5.99 (with ads) — Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD) $5.99 — Free Ad-Supported Tier Available Yes (7,000+ hours) — Annual Premium Cost(USD) $71.88/year — Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD) $5.99 — Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD) $11.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD) $5.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $11.99 — | ||
| Total Titles Available(titles) | ~10,000 titles | — |
| Original Productions Per Year(productions) | 200+ originals | — |
| International Original Series(count) | Strong European focus | — |
| Live TV Channels Included(channels) | 0 | — |
| Sports Content Availability | None | — |
Show 29 more attributesOriginal Series (Top Tier) HBO Max — Original Series Library(series) 450+ — Total Movie Library(titles) 2,000+ — Total Content Library Size(titles) 10,000+ 15,000+ Original Series Released Per Year(series) 60-80 series — Live TV Channels(channels) 0 channels — Film Catalog Size(titles) 4,000+ — Original Series Count(active) 45+ — Sports Content Coverage(categories) Premier (WWE, Olympics, NFL) — Total Content Library Size(titles) 15,000+ — Theatrical Release Window(months) 45 days exclusive — Live Sports Content NBA, NFL, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics — Original Series Quality Strong NBC franchises — Content Release Frequency Regular updates, weekly sports — Live Sports Coverage Peacock — Movie Library Size Peacock — Original Content Strength Peacock — Exclusive Sports Rights NBA, Olympics, select NFL — Live Sports Events(coverage types) NFL, NBA, NHL, Olympics — Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features) Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview — Total Content Library(titles) ~15,000+ titles — Original Series Produced Annually(series) 85+ — Live Sports Events Available(leagues) 4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics) — Original Series & Films(count) ~450+ originals — Original Series (2024-2025)(series) 18 new originals — On-Demand Title Library(titles) 8,500+ — Live Sports Access Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL) — Live Sports Programming NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics — Family-Friendly Content(percent of library) ~35% — | ||
| 4K Content Library(titles) | ~800 titles | — |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 35(winner) | 12 |
| 2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count) | Hacks S5, Euphoria S3 | — |
| 4K HDR Content Available(titles) | 450+ | — |
| Original Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 38 | — |
| Password Sharing Outside Household | Allowed with flexibility | — |
| Gaming Features Integrated | Limited | — |
| Download Availability (Offline) | Available on premium plans | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | — |
| Live Sports Availability | Yes (via Max Sports add-on) | — |
Show 21 more attributesMaximum Simultaneous Streams(streams) 4 (Premium) 4 (Premium) Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams) 4 — Offline Download Window(days) 30 — Offline Download Capability Limited to select titles only — Free Trial Duration(days) 7 days 7 days Next-Day Network TV Episodes(null) Not available — Simultaneous Streams(count) 4 simultaneous — Free Trial Period(days) 7 days — Live TV Option(available) No — Mobile Download Feature(yes/no) Yes — Live TV Channels(channels) Sports-focused limited — Bundle Options Limited to NBC/Comcast — Parental Controls Available Limited (basic PIN protection) — Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 (all tiers) — Next-Day TV Episode Access Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks) — Simultaneous Streams(screens) 4 (Premium plan) — Offline Download Support Yes (Premium tier) — Offline Downloads(yes/no) Yes (Premium+) — Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams) 4 — Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels) 40+ (included Premium) — Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens) 4 (Premium tier) — | ||
| Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases | Yes (Warner Bros. films) | — |
| Maximum Video Quality | 4K HDR + Dolby Atmos | 4K HDR on select content |
| Bundle Inclusions | Discovery+ integration only | — |
| Same-Day Theatrical Releases | All Warner Bros. theatrical | — |
| Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles) | 12,000+ | — |
| Total Subscribers(millions) | HBO Max | — |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 36 million | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD) | HBO Max | — |
| Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers) | HBO Max | — |
| YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | HBO Max | — |
| YoY Growth Rate(percent) | Peacock | — |
| Target Audience | HBO Max | — |
| Download Installs (2026)(millions) | HBO Max | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 75% | — |
| Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes) | 4-6 minutes (Free tier) | — |
| 4K HDR Titles Available(titles) | 850+ | — |
| Maximum Video Resolution(pixels) | 4K (2160p) with Dolby Vision | 1080p HD |
| 4K Streaming Included(null) | All plans | — |
| 4K Streaming Available | No (not available) | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library) | 45% | — |
Show 1 more attributeMaximum Resolution(pixels) 4K (Premium tier) — | ||
| Audio Quality (Maximum)(channels) | Dolby Atmos (5.1.4 surround) | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices) | 4(winner) | 1 device |
| Maximum Streaming Quality(resolution) | 4K HDR (2160p) | — |
| Live Sports Content(text) | Minimal (occasional boxing/WWE) | Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour |
| Live Sports Events (Annual)(events) | 100+ NFL games, Premier League, WWE | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards) | 47 Emmy wins | — |
| Original Series Critical Quality (Avg Rotten Tomatoes)(%) | 72% | — |
| 4K Content Available(yes/no) | Yes (premium tier) | — |
| Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no) | Yes | — |
| 4K/Ultra HD Content Availability(coverage %) | All tiers (extensive) | — |
Show 1 more attribute2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations) 23 — | ||
| Supported Devices(platforms) | 150+ devices including Fire, Roku, gaming consoles, smart TVs | — |
| Total Title Library(titles) | ~4,500 titles | — |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 10,000+(winner) | 9,000+ |
| Original Series Released Annually(series) | 150+(winner) | 35+ |
| On-Demand Movie Titles(titles) | ~3,000 | — |
| Original Series(series) | 80+ | — |
Show 2 more attributesMovie Library Size(films) 2,800+ films — Original Series Count(titles) 90+ — | ||
| Original Series Per Year(series) | 40+ prestige originals | — |
| Original Series Launched (2025)(series) | 50+ | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations for Originals(nominations) | 156 | — |
| Global Subscriber Base (2024)(millions) | 52 million | — |
| Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position) | Top 5 among streamers | — |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles(titles) | 500+(winner) | 300+ |
| Live Sports Available(null) | None | Premier League, NBC events, WWE, Olympics |
| Paying Subscribers(millions) | 46 million | — |
| Innovative Tech Features | Vertical video for sports, gaming integration | — |
| Innovative Features | Peacock | — |
| Mobile-First Features | Vertical video format | — |
| User Engagement(percent increase) | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Peacock | — |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 36 | — |
| Annual Viewing Hours(billions) | Peacock | — |
| Viewer Engagement Boost(percent) | Peacock | — |
| Content Engagement vs Traditional(%) | 25% more than NBC viewers | — |
| Target Demographic Age Group | 18+ (sports, adult content) | — |
| Annual Content Investment(billion USD) | $2.5B | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens) | 4 screens | — |
| 4K Content Availability(percent of library) | ~15% | — |
| Live Sports Availability | NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 18 Emmy awards | — |
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) | 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) | $7.99/month (Peacock Premium) | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus) | — |
| Free Tier Available | Yes — Peacock Free (ads, limited) | — |
| Walmart+ Bundle | Not included | — |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | — |
| Content Library Size(titles) | ~5,000+ titles | — |
| NBA Exclusive Games | Yes — exclusive NBA streaming rights | — |
| Live NFL Coverage | NFL Sunday Night Football (exclusive) | — |
| Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards) | 28 Emmys | — |
| Live Sports Coverage(sports leagues) | NFL, NBA, NHL, Premier League, WWE | — |
| Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD) | $2.5 billion | — |
HBO MaxPeacockMonthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$19.99
$11.99
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$9.99
$5.99
Free Tier Available(yes/no)
No
Yes (with ads)
Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$9.99/month
—
Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD)
$19.99/month
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Show 38 more attributes
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)
$5.99
—
Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$19.99
—
Basic Plan Price(USD/month)
HBO Max
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$9.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$19.99
—
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)
$16.99
$11.99
Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD)
$7.99/month
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$19.99/month
—
Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month)
$9.99
—
Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month)
$19.99
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$16.99/month
—
Annual Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$203.88
—
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)
$7.99
$5.99
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$15.99
$11.99
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$11.99
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Subscription Pricing(USD/month)
$5.99-$11.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$4.99
—
Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD)
$9.99
—
Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD)
$7.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)
$16.99
—
Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD)
$169.99 (estimated)
—
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
—
Free Tier Availability(boolean)
Yes (limited, with ads)
—
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$5.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$13.99
—
Free Tier Option
Free with ads ($5.99 ad-free)
—
Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD)
$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)
—
Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD)
Free
—
Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD)
$11.99/month
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Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$11.99
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Budget Tier Cost(USD)
$5.99 (with ads)
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Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD)
$5.99
—
Free Ad-Supported Tier Available
Yes (7,000+ hours)
—
Annual Premium Cost(USD)
$71.88/year
—
Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD)
$5.99
—
Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD)
$11.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD)
$5.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
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Total Titles Available(titles)
~10,000 titles
—
Original Productions Per Year(productions)
200+ originals
—
International Original Series(count)
Strong European focus
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Live TV Channels Included(channels)
0
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Sports Content Availability
None
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Original Series (Top Tier)
HBO Max
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Original Series Library(series)
450+
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Total Movie Library(titles)
2,000+
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Total Content Library Size(titles)
10,000+
15,000+
Original Series Released Per Year(series)
60-80 series
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Live TV Channels(channels)
0 channels
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Film Catalog Size(titles)
4,000+
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Original Series Count(active)
45+
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Sports Content Coverage(categories)
Premier (WWE, Olympics, NFL)
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Total Content Library Size(titles)
15,000+
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Theatrical Release Window(months)
45 days exclusive
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Live Sports Content
NBA, NFL, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics
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Original Series Quality
Strong NBC franchises
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Content Release Frequency
Regular updates, weekly sports
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Live Sports Coverage
Peacock
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Movie Library Size
Peacock
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Original Content Strength
Peacock
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Exclusive Sports Rights
NBA, Olympics, select NFL
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Live Sports Events(coverage types)
NFL, NBA, NHL, Olympics
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Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features)
Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview
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Total Content Library(titles)
~15,000+ titles
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Original Series Produced Annually(series)
85+
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Live Sports Events Available(leagues)
4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics)
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Original Series & Films(count)
~450+ originals
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Original Series (2024-2025)(series)
18 new originals
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On-Demand Title Library(titles)
8,500+
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Live Sports Access
Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL)
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Live Sports Programming
NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics
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Family-Friendly Content(percent of library)
~35%
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4K Content Library(titles)
~800 titles
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2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)
35
12
2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count)
Hacks S5, Euphoria S3
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4K HDR Content Available(titles)
450+
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Original Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
38
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Password Sharing Outside Household
Allowed with flexibility
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Gaming Features Integrated
Limited
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Download Availability (Offline)
Available on premium plans
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Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 screens
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Live Sports Availability
Yes (via Max Sports add-on)
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Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams)
4 (Premium)
4 (Premium)
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams)
4
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Offline Download Window(days)
30
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Offline Download Capability
Limited to select titles only
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Free Trial Duration(days)
7 days
7 days
Next-Day Network TV Episodes(null)
Not available
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Simultaneous Streams(count)
4 simultaneous
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Free Trial Period(days)
7 days
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Live TV Option(available)
No
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Mobile Download Feature(yes/no)
Yes
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Live TV Channels(channels)
Sports-focused limited
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Bundle Options
Limited to NBC/Comcast
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Parental Controls Available
Limited (basic PIN protection)
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Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 (all tiers)
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Next-Day TV Episode Access
Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks)
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Simultaneous Streams(screens)
4 (Premium plan)
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Offline Download Support
Yes (Premium tier)
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Offline Downloads(yes/no)
Yes (Premium+)
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Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams)
4
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Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels)
40+ (included Premium)
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Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)
4 (Premium tier)
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Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases
Yes (Warner Bros. films)
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Maximum Video Quality
4K HDR + Dolby Atmos
4K HDR on select content
Bundle Inclusions
Discovery+ integration only
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Same-Day Theatrical Releases
All Warner Bros. theatrical
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Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles)
12,000+
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Total Subscribers(millions)
HBO Max
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Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
46 million
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Global Subscribers(millions)
36 million
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Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD)
HBO Max
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Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers)
HBO Max
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YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent)
HBO Max
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YoY Growth Rate(percent)
Peacock
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Target Audience
HBO Max
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Download Installs (2026)(millions)
HBO Max
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User Satisfaction Score(%)
75%
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Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes)
4-6 minutes (Free tier)
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4K HDR Titles Available(titles)
850+
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Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
4K (2160p) with Dolby Vision
1080p HD
4K Streaming Included(null)
All plans
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4K Streaming Available
No (not available)
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4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)
45%
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Maximum Resolution(pixels)
4K (Premium tier)
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Audio Quality (Maximum)(channels)
Dolby Atmos (5.1.4 surround)
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Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices)
4
1 device
Maximum Streaming Quality(resolution)
4K HDR (2160p)
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Live Sports Content(text)
Minimal (occasional boxing/WWE)
Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour
Live Sports Events (Annual)(events)
100+ NFL games, Premier League, WWE
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Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards)
47 Emmy wins
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Original Series Critical Quality (Avg Rotten Tomatoes)(%)
72%
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4K Content Available(yes/no)
Yes (premium tier)
—
Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no)
Yes
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4K/Ultra HD Content Availability(coverage %)
All tiers (extensive)
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2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)
23
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Supported Devices(platforms)
150+ devices including Fire, Roku, gaming consoles, smart TVs
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Total Title Library(titles)
~4,500 titles
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Total Content Titles(titles)
10,000+
9,000+
Original Series Released Annually(series)
150+
35+
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
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Original Series(series)
80+
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Movie Library Size(films)
2,800+ films
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Original Series Count(titles)
90+
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Original Series Per Year(series)
40+ prestige originals
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Original Series Launched (2025)(series)
50+
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2024 Emmy Nominations for Originals(nominations)
156
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Global Subscriber Base (2024)(millions)
52 million
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Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position)
Top 5 among streamers
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4K Ultra HD Titles(titles)
500+
300+
Live Sports Available(null)
None
Premier League, NBC events, WWE, Olympics
Paying Subscribers(millions)
46 million
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Innovative Tech Features
Vertical video for sports, gaming integration
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Innovative Features
Peacock
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Mobile-First Features
Vertical video format
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User Engagement(percent increase)
25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
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Global Subscribers(millions)
Peacock
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Global Subscriber Base(millions)
36
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Annual Viewing Hours(billions)
Peacock
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Viewer Engagement Boost(percent)
Peacock
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Content Engagement vs Traditional(%)
25% more than NBC viewers
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Target Demographic Age Group
18+ (sports, adult content)
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Annual Content Investment(billion USD)
$2.5B
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Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)
4 screens
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4K Content Availability(percent of library)
~15%
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Live Sports Availability
NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics
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2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
18 Emmy awards
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Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)
4 concurrent streams (Premium+)
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Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)
$7.99/month (Peacock Premium)
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Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus)
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Free Tier Available
Yes — Peacock Free (ads, limited)
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Walmart+ Bundle
Not included
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Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
46 million
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Content Library Size(titles)
~5,000+ titles
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NBA Exclusive Games
Yes — exclusive NBA streaming rights
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Live NFL Coverage
NFL Sunday Night Football (exclusive)
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Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)
28 Emmys
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Live Sports Coverage(sports leagues)
NFL, NBA, NHL, Premier League, WWE
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Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)
$2.5 billion
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Pros & Cons
10 pros·4 cons across both
HBO Max
+5-2
Pros
- 150+ new Max Originals annually including prestige series like True Detective and The Last of Us
- 10,000+ title library with complete HBO back catalog and Warner Bros films
- 500+ titles in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos support
- Same-day HBO premiere releases for new episodes
- Curated movie recommendations with theatrical releases from Warner Bros
Cons
- Highest-priced ad-supported tier at $7.99/month compared to competitors
- No live sports or news programming unlike network-affiliated competitors
Peacock
+5-2
Pros
- Lowest ad-supported entry tier at $5.99/month—most affordable premium option
- Live sports access including Premier League (175 matches/season), NBC events, and WWE
- Complete NBC library including The Office, Parks & Recreation, and SNL archives
- Olympic Games streaming rights during Summer/Winter competitions
- Peacock Originals like Mr. Robot spinoff and The Traitors USA gaining traction
Cons
- 9,000+ title library is smaller than HBO Max by approximately 1,000 titles
- Fewer prestige original series compared to HBO Max's 150+ annual releases
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
Peacock is $2/month cheaper at the ad-supported tier ($5.99 vs $7.99) and $4/month cheaper at the ad-free tier ($11.99 vs $15.99). Over one year, choosing Peacock saves $24-48 depending on tier selection.
Resources & Learn More
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Premium streaming service owned by Warner Bros Discovery featuring HBO, DC, Warner Bros, and original content.
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Peacock on Wikipedia (opens in new tab)
NBC Universal's streaming platform with NBC content, live sports, and original programming at competitive pricing.
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