Streaming services compared

In short: Streaming services for film, TV, and music differ in catalogue size, price, picture quality, and the number of devices usable at once. The right choice strongly depends on individual viewing habits.

In more detail: Many providers increasingly compete with exclusive original productions rather than just licensed content.

In detail

• Catalogue variety: Regionally different licensing agreements mean the same service offers different content in different countries.
• Pricing models: Ad-supported, cheaper subscriptions often stand opposite more expensive ad-free options with higher picture quality.
• Simultaneous streams: The number of devices that can use the same account in parallel varies greatly between providers.
• Offline availability: Not all services allow downloading content for use without an internet connection.
• Account-sharing rules: Many providers have tightened their policies on sharing accounts across household boundaries.
• Cancellation terms: Most subscriptions can be cancelled monthly, allowing flexibility when trying out different services.
• Bundle offers: Some providers combine streaming with other services such as mobile plans or cloud storage at package prices (soziale-netzwerke-und-streaming-grundlagen, werbung-im-netz-erkennen).