What does your streaming really cost per hour?
The monthly total says what streaming costs; the price per hour says which service is worth it. Enter what you pay for each service and a rough estimate of hours watched per month.
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Why price per hour is the useful number
Two services at the same price are not equally good value if you watch one for twenty hours a month and the other for one. Dividing the monthly cost by hours watched makes that difference visible in a single number.
What the rotation suggestion means
Services you watch for less than two hours a month, and the one with the highest price per hour when you have several, are flagged as rotation candidates. Streaming has no minimum term and profiles survive cancellation, so pausing a service until the next show you want is usually free.
Check bundles and perks first
Carriers, retail memberships and card issuers increasingly include a streaming service. Before cancelling or adding one, check whether you already receive it — paying twice for the same service is common.
Common questions
How do I work out cost per hour for a streaming service?
Convert the price to a monthly figure and divide it by the hours you watch in a typical month. Annual plans are divided by twelve first.
How many streaming services is too many?
There is no fixed number. A service you watch for less than a couple of hours a month is usually a candidate to pause and resubscribe to later.
Is rotating streaming services worth it?
Usually yes. There is no minimum term, profiles are kept after cancelling, and subscribing only while you watch removes the months you pay for nothing.
Why are prices not filled in?
Prices vary by country, plan and promotion and change often. You enter what you actually pay, which is the only number that is right for you.