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Streaming portals have become very popular in recent times. New providers are constantly emerging. In the following practical tip, we have selected and listed the five best streaming services for you.
1. Netflix as the most popular streaming portal
The best-known and most established streaming portal is Netflix.
- Above all, Netflix original series and films are very popular and receive good ratings for their quality.
- Netflix offers you a library of more than 2,500 films and 900 series.
- Streaming works on your desktop, TV, browser, or Android and iOS devices. It is also possible to download content.
- However, there are significant differences in prices. The basic subscription for €7.99 per month only allows streaming in lower SD quality and on one device.
- The standard subscription for €12.99 per month includes better HD quality. It also allows streaming on two devices simultaneously.
- You get even more with the premium subscription for €17.99 per month. This allows you to stream content on four devices simultaneously. Ultra HD is also available.
- All packages can be canceled at any time. A trial month is included.
2. The Amazon Prime streaming portal
The online retailer Amazon also offers a streaming service with Amazon Prime.
- With a Prime subscription, you not only get free fast shipping, but also access to the Prime Video and Music library.
- This gives you access to more than 2,400 movies and 475 TV series. Amazon Prime series usually include more seasons and episodes than other services. Amazon Originals are also included.
- In addition, Amazon offers 15,000 movies and 2,000 TV series for purchase or rental.
- Apps are also available for your iOS and Android mobile devices, which you can use to download content. You can also stream content in your browser or on your TV.
- There are two pricing plans, €7.99 per month and an annual subscription of €69, which do not differ in terms of functionality. Streaming in 4K and UHD is always possible.
- You can try Amazon Prime free for 30 days.
3. Joyn
Joyn is a German streaming portal that was formerly known as 7TV.
- In addition to a large selection of videos, this relatively new platform also offers live TV.
- This includes more than 50 channels, such as DMAX, ProSieben, Eurosport 1, and WELT.
- The only HD and SD channels not included in the offering are those from RTL, as the RTL Group offers its own service with RTL+ (formerly known as TVNow).
- You will also find numerous missed programs in the media library.
- Joyn also offers an app for Android and iOS, as well as the option to enjoy content in your browser.
- Some Joyn content is available free of charge. With Joyn Plus, however, you can stream all content ad-free and selected series 7 days before they are broadcast. You can also try Joyn Plus for 30 days. Otherwise, the subscription costs €6.99 per month.
4. Sky Ticket
Sky also offers its own streaming platform with Sky Ticket.
- However, this differs from the others in that there are various packages to choose from.
- You can decide whether your subscription should include series, movies, or live sports.
- You can choose between exclusive and Sky Original series, many blockbusters shortly after their cinema release, or live Bundesliga, UCL, handball, and ATP tournaments.
- One month of series or movies costs €9.99 per month. One month of live sports is more expensive at €29.99.
- You can also stream on many devices such as TVs and with the app on iOS or Android devices.
5. Sky Go
In addition to Sky Ticket, Sky offers another streaming option with Sky Go.
- This is included in every Sky subscription and is free of charge.
- If you have a Sky subscription, you can also use the Sky Go service.
- This includes movies, series, and over 100 channels that can be watched live or later.
- You can also download the content and watch it on the go without using up your data allowance.
- This is made possible by the Sky Go app for Android, iOS, or Huawei devices, as well as the desktop apps for Windows and macOS.
6. Disney+
Disney+ is one of the newer streaming services. It offers you a concentrated load of Disney movies and series.
- The series “The Mandalorian” and Baby Yoda in particular took the internet by storm shortly after the first episode aired. The series is available exclusively on Disney+.
- Disney+ also offers the complete range of animated Disney films such as “Aladdin,” “The Jungle Book,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” as well as their live-action remakes.
- Marvel fans will also get their money’s worth: they can stream all MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) films. In addition, the two promising Marvel series “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” are also available on Disney+.
- A Disney+ subscription costs $10.99 per month or $109.90 per year. You can create multiple user profiles per account and stream on up to four devices simultaneously.
- Disney+ is available as an Android and iOS app. You can also use Disney+ via Amazon Fire TV and Apple AirPlay. The same applies to fourth-generation Apple SmartTVs or newer Samsung Smart TVs (with Tizen OS) and LG Smart TVs (with WebOS). There is also a corresponding Disney+ app for Playstation 4 and XBox One.
