What Streaming Service Should I Get?

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With so many streaming services out there today, finding the perfect platform for you can be a challenge. How can you find the most affordable streaming service? What about one that offers live channels? If only there were a quiz to help you sort through all of the noise…

…Well, now there is! Tell us about your tastes and preferences, and we’ll match you with the perfect streaming service for you. Hit that “Start Quiz” button to get started!

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Questions Overview

1. What do you want to watch with your streaming service?
  1. Live TV.
  2. On-demand shows + movies.
  3. Live TV and on-demand shows + movies.
  4. I’m not sure.
2. If you do want your streaming service to have live TV, what’s your monthly budget for it?
  1. $45-$50
  2. $60-$70
  3. $75-$85
  4. I don’t need live TV.
3. How many people will be using the streaming service?
  1. Just me! (1 person)
  2. Me and my family. (3+ people)
  3. My and one other person. (2 people)
  4. I’m not sure yet.
4. Do you want to watch live sports on your streaming service?
  1. Yes! I want to be able to watch live games.
  2. It would be nice, but it isn’t a deal-breaker.
  3. I don’t really mind either way.
  4. I don’t watch sports.
5. Which of these things is most important to you?
  1. High-quality original content.
  2. A wide variety of things to watch.
  3. Affordability.
  4. Access to cable channels (like ESPN, ABC, NBC, Fox, etc).
6. Do you want to watch live events like award shows on your streaming service?
  1. Yes!
  2. It would be nice, but it’s not a deal-breaker.
  3. Maybe.
  4. No, I already have another way to watch them.
7. What movie genres are your favorite?
  1. Drama and rom-com.
  2. Thriller and horror.
  3. Animated and kid-friendly.
  4. All of them!
8. What types of TV shows do you like best?
  1. Prestige dramas with award-winning acting.
  2. Sitcoms or reality shows that are fun & easy to watch.
  3. High-brow comedies with great screenwriting.
  4. All of them!
9. Which current show are you most interested in watching?
  1. The White Lotus or The Last of Us.
  2. Yellowjackets or School Spirits.
  3. Agatha All Along or The Mandalorian.
  4. None of these.
10. What classic TV show is your favorite?
  1. Friends
  2. Grey’s Anatomy
  3. Mad Men
  4. I haven’t seen any of these.

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What to Consider When Choosing a Streaming Platform

  • Do you want live TV or on-demand content? Some streaming platforms (like Netflix) only offer on-demand content, so they aren’t the best choice if you want to be able to watch the news, sports games, and live events like award shows. If you want the option to watch these kinds of things in real time, a streaming service with live TV channels (like Sling TV) would be the best choice.
  • What kind of content do you want to watch? If you’re a fan of prestige TV, for example, a service like Max is likely the best choice, since it’s the streaming home of award-winning shows like The White Lotus, The Last of Us, and Game of Thrones. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a big library of kid-friendly options, a streaming service like Disney+ might be the right call.
  • How many people will be watching? Some streaming services charge extra to add extra profiles or devices, which could be a determining factor if you’re trying to find a service for 3 or more people to share.
  • What’s your price range? For many streaming services, basic plans range from about $7.99 - $9.99 per month, but these plans usually have ads, and they don’t include live TV. Plans without ads are usually in the $15.99 - $24.99 per month range, and live TV plans are usually around $45.00 - $82.99 per month, depending on the service.

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