HBO has always been the go-to for quality movies and shows. With all these hits under their belt, HBO and Max are great platforms to get your entertainment needs. But they don’t have to be your only choice.
HBO isn’t the only platform that churns out hit programming. These days, you have plenty of options like Disney+ where you can catch all the Star Wars and Marvel shows. Then there’s Netflix with crowd-favorite series like Stranger Things and Black Mirror.
To help you expand your horizons beyond Max, we sample a collection of streaming platforms and their exclusive content.
Netflix goes without saying
It should come as no surprise that Netflix makes its way onto this list. The streaming giant has been going since 1997 and has become one of the go-to services for streaming content. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to blame the fall of Blockbuster and the video rental stores on Netflix. You can even attribute the decline of cable to the platform.
As a giant in the industry, you can expect quality content on the platform. Aside from hit shows like Stranger Things and Black Mirror, there are more original shows like The Witcher and The Dragon Prince. But besides that, there are thousands of hours worth of on-demand content available on Netflix.
All in all, Netflix is one of the best alternatives you can find to Max. For a more detailed head-to-head comparison, check out our guide to Max vs. Netflix.
Netflix Standard with Ads
- Stream on two screens
- On demand content
- HD video quality
- Downloads on up to two devices
$6.99/month
Netflix Standard
- No ads
- Stream on two screens
- HD video quality
- Downloads on up to two devices
$15.49/month
Netflix Premium
- No ads
- Stream on four screens
- HD and 4K video quality
- Downloads on up to six devices
$22.99/month
Amazon Prime Video has interesting originals and tons of add-on options
Amazon Prime Video is currently the 2nd-most subscribed streaming platform worldwide. This in itself is a testament to the quality of programming you can find on the platform. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that one of the biggest tech companies in the world would come up with an outstanding streaming platform.
On Amazon Prime Video, you can catch the compelling and often horrifying world of The Boys. Then, if there’s a hole in your heart after the end of A Game of Thrones, you can also watch the adaptation of the award-winning book series The Wheel of Time. There’s even the entertaining and hilarious animated show: The Legend of Vox Machina.
From just its original content, Amazon Prime Video is worth the watch. Thanks to the quality original content that just keeps getting better, it's a great alternative to Max.
Prime Video
- On demand content
- Stream on three screens
$8.99/month
Disney+ caters to the whole family
There is no other company as synonymous with entertainment as Disney. It goes without saying that Disney+ is chock-full of the best movies and shows that you’ll ever find.
On Disney+, you’ll get a headstart on catching the latest Disney shows and movies. These include the live-action Mulan movie which premiered on Disney+ before anywhere else. Besides that, you’ll also get to watch all the hit Marvel shows. Catch shows like _Loki—_which was one of the highlights of last year.
You can also stay tuned in on the latest and greatest entries into the beloved Star Wars franchise. Then, you can catch shows like The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett when you subscribe to Disney+.
Disney+ Basic
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
- HD and 4K video quality
$7.99/month
Disney Bundle Duo Basic
- Includes Disney+ and Hulu
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
$9.99/month
Disney+ Premium
- No ads
- Stream on four screens
- HD and 4K video quality
- Offline viewing
$13.99/month
Disney Bundle Trio Basic
- Includes Disney+ Hulu and ESPN+
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
$14.99/month
Disney Bundle Duo Premium
- Includes Disney+ and Hulu
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
- Offline viewing
- No ads
$19.99/month
Disney Bundle Trio Premium
- Includes Disney+ Hulu and ESPN+
- No ads
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
- Offline viewing
$24.99/month
Hulu’s massive library will keep you satisfied
Hulu is another one of the giants of the streaming industry. Launched in 2007, it’s also one of the oldest platforms in the business. With that pedigree to its name, you can expect to find a great source of entertainment when you subscribe to Hulu.
When you watch Hulu, you’ll get to follow compelling shows like Wu-Tang: An American Saga, which chronicles the formation and early beginning of the famous Wu-Tang Clan. Other than that, you can also catch How I Met Your Father, a sequel to one of the most renowned sitcoms of recent memory.
Paramount+ offers a great bang for your buck
While Paramount+ isn’t as big as some of the previous names on this list, it’s still a service that is worth noting and considering as an Max alternative.
The biggest strength Paramount+ has is its diversity of content. The platform boasts a wide range of original shows and movies that the entire family can enjoy. First of all, you’ve got Yellowstone, which stars Kevin Costner starring as the head of a powerful family of ranchers. The show chronicles the trials and tribulations faced by the family as they tackle the difficulties that come with maintaining their ranch.
To further bolster its library of original content, you can find all the latest Star Trek shows on Paramount+. Take, for instance, the latest installment to the acclaimed sci-fi series: Star Trek: Picard. Besides that, there are shows that kids can enjoy like the reboot and live-action sequel to The Fairly OddParents.
All in all, with Paramount+ you’ll find a great service that can contend with the best that Max has to offer.
Expand your horizons beyond Max
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that Max is a quality product. After all, HBO has made quality shows for the better part of 3 decades by now. But that doesn’t mean that it’s the only streaming platform that you can enjoy.
From Netflix to Paramount+, you have endless options to choose from. You don’t need to lock yourself into Max to find a platform that can fulfill your entertainment needs and watch your favorite TV classics.
Davan Hamilton • Editor
Davan Hamilton is an editor and writer based in Jacksonville, FL. Holding a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, her writing spans a wide range, from essays on film criticism and analysis to surreal poetry. Now, she works for Flixed as an editor, continuing to ignore the list of passion projects she’s accumulated. When she’s not glued to her computer, you can find her building endless amounts of Lego sets, binge-reading manga, or playing with (fighting) her cat.
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