By DialHelpUSA Editorial Team · 200-word guide
| Service | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | $9.99 (ads) | $16.99 | $20.99 (4K) |
| Netflix | $7.99 (ads) | $17.99 | $24.99 (4K) |
| Disney+ | $9.99 (ads) | $15.99 (no ads) | — |
| Hulu | $9.99 (ads) | $18.99 (no ads) | $82.99 (Live TV) |
Max owns the IP for: Game of Thrones, Succession, Last of Us, House of the Dragon, Friends, Sex and the City. Plus Discovery+ content (Property Brothers, Discovery Channel shows).
Best for: people who follow HBO prestige TV.
Disney+ owns Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic. Massive kids and family library.
Best for: households with kids or Marvel / Star Wars fans.
Netflix has the largest content library (15,000+ titles) with original series across genres. Stranger Things, Squid Game, Crown.
Best for: single subscribers who watch a wide variety.
Hulu offers Hulu + Live TV ($82.99) including 90+ live channels - cheaper than YouTube TV in some markets. Plus Hulu Originals like The Bear.
Best for: people who want cable replacement.
Rotate services month-to-month to avoid paying for all 4:
Saves $30-60/month vs subscribing to all 4. Watch history is preserved on each service for 30 days after cancellation.
For service-specific contact info, see Max, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu.
Netflix has the largest catalog (15,000+ titles). Max has the deepest prestige TV; Disney+ has the strongest family content.
Only if you have a 4K TV with Dolby Atmos and watch new HBO releases. Otherwise Standard ($16.99) is sufficient.
Each service has different rules. Max Premium: 4 streams. Netflix Premium: 4 streams + 2 Extra Members. Disney+: 4 streams. Hulu: 2 streams.
If you watch HBO Sundays year-round, yes. If you only watch tentpole HBO shows (Succession, House of Dragon), subscribe seasonally and cancel between.
Other questions our readers commonly ask about this topic:
Yes - Max (HBO Max) customer service is reachable on a toll-free U.S. number that does not charge a per-minute fee. Standard mobile-carrier minutes may apply on metered cellular plans. International callers may pay long-distance charges depending on country and carrier. Visit our Max (HBO Max) contact page for current toll-free numbers and hours.
Simple problems (account access, password resets, basic billing questions) typically resolve in a single 10-15 minute call. Complex issues (refund disputes, identity verification, escalated complaints) usually take 3-7 business days because they need supervisor review or document submission. If your case has stalled past 7 business days, escalate to a supervisor or the executive customer service team.
First, politely ask to escalate to a supervisor or to the executive customer service team. Most brands have an internal "office of the president" that handles complex complaints. If escalation does not resolve it, file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org), your state Attorney General consumer-protection portal, and - for finance, telecom, or airline issues - the relevant federal agency (CFPB, FCC, or DOT). Our Max (HBO Max) customer service guide lists the alternate channels.