Since the concept of digital streaming services was introduced as an alternative to cable, companies like Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, and Amazon have been brainstorming new ways to revolutionize monthly subscriptions and bring us right back to where we started. As the streaming service war wages on with constant changes, mergers, and acquisitions, "bundles" are becoming more common and more creative by their inclusion of digital and physical services. It was even recently announced that a new bundle that would combine Disney+, Hulu, and Max will become available this summer, bringing direct competitors together for the first time.
While this undoubtedly makes the price rise of streaming services inevitable, the ability to combine multiple networks and major streaming platforms into one easy subscription is becoming simpler than ever. Depending on your needs as a subscriber and your interests as a streamer and/or online shopper, the options available to you are becoming more vast than ever before.
Check out our picks below for the best streaming bundles to consider subscribing to in 2024:
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Bundle - $14.99/month
Before the aforementioned mega-bundle releases this summer, the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle is well worth a look and one of the best overall options.
With access to Disney+, viewers can stream all the Disney classics as well as new Disney properties and releases such as Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Loki, and Bluey, subscribers also retain exclusive access to brand-new releases from Marvel, Pixar, and the Star Wars universe.
This bundle will also include Hulu, which is home to award-winning original series (Shogun, The Bear, Letterkenny) and documentaries (Minding the Gap, Flee, Enemies of the State).
The full bundle also includes ESPN+, granting viewers premium access to live events from almost all sports; including golf, football, hockey, and UFC fights.
For those who are not interested in keeping up with sports through ESPN+, there is also an option to bundle just Disney+ and Hulu for a vast streaming catalog of hit shows and movies with new, exciting releases every month for just $9.99/month (ad-supported)
Amazon Prime Membership - $14.99/month
One of the pioneers of the streaming industry alongside Netflix and Hulu, Amazon Prime Video has become a premium staple of the streaming world.
With access to an Amazon Prime Video subscription, viewers have exclusive access to critically acclaimed blockbuster films (Oppenheimer, Fast X, Creed III), and award-winning original series (The Boys, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fallout, Fleabag). On top of that, there is a multitude of add-on options (Paramount+, STARZ, Max, AMC+, MGM+, BritBox, SHUDDER, Crunchyroll) that will vary the pricing of your subscription based on the pricing of each add-on.
For the mentioned price of the $14.99 bundle, subscribers automatically gain access to Amazon Prime shopping services that include free two-day shipping on select items, free same-day delivery in eligible zip codes, and free no-rush shipping that will earn rewards for future purchases. You will also get access to exclusive discounts during Amazon Prime Day and other sales events.
For subscribers who are not interested in including Amazon Prime in their Amazon bundle, they can exclude it and only subscribe to Prime Video for $8.99/month.
Walmart+ with Paramount+ - $12.95/month
One of the newer, more resourceful subscription bundles, a subscription to Walmart+ automatically grants the customer free access to the Paramount+ digital streaming library.
Similar to Amazon Prime Video, Walmart+ has bundled a digital streaming service with a shopping option that mixes digital and physical in a creative way. With a standard Walmart+ membership, users have access to multiple shopping benefits such as: free delivery on almost all items, no order minimums, fuel savings, auto care, exclusive early access to Black Friday deals, and free item returns from home. If you're looking for a decent alternative to an Amazon Prime membership, this is your best bet.
For users that are interested in further streaming add-ons through Walmart+, for an additional $6.49/month they will have access to the SHOWTIME streaming library as well.
DirecTV Stream - $79.99/month
You will undoubtedly notice one major difference between the previous choices and this one: the jump in price when looking at DirecTV Stream.
While this may intimidate some shoppers, the price to reward ratio is well-balanced. For the mentioned price above, users will have access to the Entertainment Bundle: which includes top-viewed channels (Fox News, ESPN, Univision, MSNBC, HGTV, Hallmark Channel, and 90+ other channels), 60,000+ movies/shows on demand, local channels, and free access to 3 months of premium streaming service channels (Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax, and MGM+).
3 alternative, more expensive bundles include unlimited access to live sports, additional channels to stream, and an increased amount of on demand movies/shows. For any of these packages, you can get access to the DirecTV free trial, which allows you to try out the service for 5 days.
Xfinity Streamsaver - $35/month
For those that are already Xfinity internet and/or Xfinity TV subscribers, Xfinity StreamSaver is a fantastic way to make the most of your internet and TV bill with an exclusive bundle option.
For the price of $35/month, subscribers gain access to premium streaming platforms including Apple TV+ (home to Ted Lasso, Masters of the Air, Napoleon, Killers of the Flower Moon), Netflix Standard with ads (home to Stranger Things, The Witcher, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, The Gentlemen), and Peacock Premium with ads (home to The Continental, Twisted Metal, Bupkis).
Other bundle options that range in higher prices offer access to live sports, live TV channels, and DVR options accessible through multiple devices at once.
Streaming Bundle FAQs
What's the best streaming bundle for live sports?
While multiple options mentioned above have a choice to bundle sports into your plan, the streaming package with the best sports options is DirecTV Stream. The base price for a DirecTV Stream plan is $79.99/month, but the incredible streaming options for a sports package inclusion starts at $98.99/month for the 'Choice' bundle, and $109.99/month for the 'Ultimate' bundle, all include regional sports networks and on demand streaming options for sports.
What streaming services have free trials?
If you want to test out any of the streaming services on this list before comitting to a bundle, there are a few streaming service free trials you can take advantage of. Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and DirecTV Stream all offer some sort of free trial for new subscribers.
