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HBO Max pricing (2026)
HBO Max starts at $10.99/mo (Basic with Ads), across 3 plans. Best for Premium prestige TV viewers (HBO originals, The Wire, Succession, etc.). Every figure links to HBO Max's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $10.99/mo (Basic with Ads) · 17% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Premium prestige TV viewers (HBO originals, The Wire, Succession, etc.); Sports fans — live NHL, NBA, MLB, college basketball; Warner Bros. theatrical film fans; Households bundling with Disney+ and Hulu
HBO Max plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic with Ads | $10.99 | −17% | flat | Ad-supported, 1080p Full HD, 2 simultaneous streams, full library with commercial breaks; no offline downloads. Annual $109.99/yr. | dealnews.com |
| Standard | $18.49 | −17% | flat | Ad-free, 1080p Full HD, 2 simultaneous streams, up to 30 offline downloads, live sports access. Annual $184.99/yr (~$36 savings). | dealnews.com |
| Premium | $22.99 | −17% | flat | Ad-free, 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos, 4 simultaneous streams, up to 100 offline downloads. Annual $229.99/yr (~$45 savings). | dealnews.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://www.dealnews.com/features/hbo-max-subscription-cost/ (2026 cost guide listing all three standalone tiers with monthly and annual rates; prices reflect the October 2025 increase)
Capabilities
Integrations: Disney+/Hulu/Max trio bundle from $19.99/mo (with ads), Amazon Prime Video add-on channel, Xfinity (in-app access), DIRECTV (in-app access), Extra Member add-on at $7.99/mo for out-of-household access, Student discount — 50% off Basic with Ads ($5.49/mo).
Key features: 4K Ultra HD + Dolby Atmos (Premium only); 35,000+ hours of content including HBO originals, Warner Bros. films, DC Universe, Discovery content; 300+ live sports games — NHL, MLB, NBA, U.S. Soccer, March Madness (Standard and Premium); Offline downloads (30 titles on Standard; 100 titles on Premium); Parental controls; Content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros., DC, Discovery, CNN, TNT, TBS.
Plan limits: Basic with Ads: 2 simultaneous streams, 1080p max, no offline downloads; Standard: 2 simultaneous streams, 1080p max, up to 30 offline downloads; Premium: 4 simultaneous streams, 4K UHD max, up to 100 offline downloads; No standalone free trial as of 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does HBO Max cost?
HBO Max starts at $10.99/mo (Basic with Ads); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Is HBO Max cheaper billed annually?
Yes. HBO Max publishes a 17% discount for paying annually (on the Basic with Ads plan). Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to HBO Max?
Cheaper streaming video than HBO Max (entry $10.99/mo) include Peacock at $7.99/mo, Netflix at $8.99/mo, Paramount+ at $8.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does HBO Max support HIPAA?
HBO Max HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does HBO Max have a free plan?
HBO Max free tier: No.
HBO Max vs alternatives
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Cheaper streaming video alternatives
- Netflix from $8.99/mo
- Paramount+ from $8.99/mo
- Amazon Prime Video from $8.99/mo
- Peacock from $7.99/mo