Compare every major streaming platform available in Australia with detailed pricing in AUD, content strengths, and value analysis for 2026.
Track All Your SubscriptionsAustralian originals, international content
HBO, Warner Bros., premium entertainment
AFL, NRL, cricket, motorsport, tennis
CBS, Paramount films, Showtime content
International originals, broad content library
Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Star content
Stan is an Australian-owned streaming platform that has carved out a strong position in the local market by combining Australian originals with a curated international library. Stan's Australian originals have been critically acclaimed, and the platform has become a significant player in commissioning new Australian content.
Stan offers three tiers: Basic at $12 per month with standard definition and one screen, Standard at $17 with HD and three screens, and Premium at $24 with 4K Ultra HD and four screens. An optional Stan Sport add-on at $15 per month provides access to rugby union, tennis, and other sports, making it competitive for sports-inclined subscribers who do not need the full Kayo offering.
Binge has positioned itself as Australia's home for premium entertainment content, with a strong library of HBO and Warner Bros. titles. If you enjoy prestige dramas, Binge offers one of the best value propositions in the Australian market. The platform carries an extensive back catalogue alongside day-and-date new releases from HBO.
With a basic plan starting at just $10 per month, Binge is one of the most affordable paid streaming options in Australia. The Standard plan at $16 adds HD and a second screen, while the Premium plan at $22 unlocks 4K and four simultaneous streams. For HBO content alone, Binge offers significantly better value than previous options like Foxtel.
For sports fans in Australia, Kayo Sports is an essential service. It provides comprehensive coverage of AFL, NRL, cricket, motorsport, tennis, soccer, and numerous other sports. The platform includes features specifically designed for sports viewing, such as split-screen viewing, key moments, and interactive stats.
Kayo offers two plans: One at $29 per month allowing one screen, and Basic at $35 per month with two simultaneous screens. While more expensive than entertainment streaming services, Kayo's breadth of sports coverage makes it the most cost-effective way to watch Australian sport without a full Foxtel subscription. The platform also offers a free-to-air sports section for select events.
Before committing to paid subscriptions, Australian consumers have access to several excellent free streaming platforms funded by advertising or public broadcasting.
Australia's public broadcaster offers a comprehensive free streaming service with documentaries, dramas, children's content, and news. ABC iview has invested in original content and provides ad-free viewing.
SBS offers an excellent free service with international films, documentaries, world news, and original Australian content. Particularly strong in foreign language films and multicultural programming.
Channel 7's free streaming platform with reality shows, dramas, news, and live sport including cricket and AFL. Provides catch-up content and exclusive online shows.
Free-to-air catch-up services from Channel 9 and Channel 10. Offer reality TV, drama, news, and selected sport. Both include live streaming of their broadcast channels.
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Binge Basic ($10/mo) + Free-to-air apps (ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7plus)
This combination gives you HBO-quality content through Binge plus extensive free content from public and commercial broadcasters. Total cost: $10 per month.
Stan Standard ($17/mo) + Netflix Standard ($17/mo) + Disney+ ($14/mo)
Covers Australian content through Stan, international originals via Netflix, and family/franchise entertainment with Disney+. Total cost: approximately $48 per month.
Kayo Basic ($35/mo) + Binge Standard ($16/mo) + Netflix Standard ($17/mo)
Comprehensive sports coverage through Kayo, premium dramas via Binge, and Netflix for everything else. Total cost: approximately $68 per month.
The cheapest paid streaming services in Australia are Binge and Paramount+, both starting around AUD $10 per month. Several free ad-supported options are also available, including ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now, and 10 Play, which offer substantial content libraries at no cost.
Kayo Sports is the clear leader for sports streaming in Australia, offering AFL, NRL, cricket, motorsport, tennis, and more from AUD $29 per month. Stan Sport is another option for rugby union and tennis fans, available as an add-on to a Stan subscription.
Stan excels with Australian content and offers Stan Sport as an add-on. Netflix has a larger international library and more original productions. For Australian-focused content, Stan often provides better value. Many households subscribe to both, but your choice depends on whether you prioritise local or international content.
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