2025 started off with a bang for subscribers to Australia's best streaming services, and it isn't slowing things down. Last year provided new shows like Netflix's The Gentlemen and Baby Reindeer, The Penguin on Binge, Fallout on Prime Video and Shōgun on Disney Plus, as well as new seasons of Shrinking, The Boys and House of the Dragon. Even with all that and a strong start to 2025 led by Severance, March might just be the best streaming month of the year.
It's Disney Plus and Apple TV leading the pack in March, with Netflix and Prime Video quieting down after a February that brought us Zero Day, Reacher season 3, Invincible season 3, Running Point and Apple Cider Vinegar. First and foremost, Netflix's Daredevil returns on March 5, this time on Disney Plus in a new series called Daredevil: Born Again, while Good American Family in which a couple adopts who they believe is an 8-year-old girl with a rare form of dwarfism, lands on March 19.
Landing on Apple TV Plus on March 14 is Dope Thief starring Wagner Moura (Narcos) and Brian Tyree Henry (Bullet Train) as two friends who rob drug dealers by pretending to be DEA agents, while March 26 will see the debut of Seth Rogen's The Studio series. NRL fans will want to check out Craig Bellamy – Inside The Storm on Stan, which also offers the seventh season of The Good Doctor, and Prime Video boasts the finals of the ICC Champions Trophy, It Ends With Us and a new season of Bosch: Legacy.
This is one of the best months we've seen in recent memory, but paying for Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus and another streaming service will cost you. You can grab Binge Basic for just AU$4.99, but we think subscription hopping is the best way to save. That's why we've created this guide – to let you easily see what each service offers, so you can choose which is best for you each month.
No matter what you’re into, we've got you covered in this guide to Australia's best streaming services – starting with this month's best streaming service.
These platforms are constantly changing, so we keep this guide up-to-date with the latest news and content, ensuring our monthly pick is accurate so you know what you're getting.
Recent updates
March 4, 2024: Updated the introduction to summarise the best new shows coming out on Australian streamers in March, updated the pricing on Disney Plus and Kayo Sports, and adjusted information throughout, like Max landing in Australia on March 31, and how it effects Binge.
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When you hear 'best TV streaming service' you probably think Netflix – and for good reason. Netflix has long been a powerhouse of content, with a massive catalogue of movies, TV shows, documentaries, kids content and everything in-between.
While it is still undoubtedly the king of streaming platforms when it comes to sheer numbers – with a whopping 296.9 million subscribers worldwide. That's considerably more than Prime Video's reported '200 million plus', more than Disney Plus and (HBO) Max combined, and more than 10 times Apple TV Plus's subscriber numbers – the writers' strike in 2023 caused some content delays for Netflix, and the introduction and improvement of competitors has also diminished Netflix's overall hold on the industry.
Despite those setbacks, Netflix still provided some of the most popular shows of 2024 like Eric, Ripley, Bridgerton, Baby Reindeer, Bodkin and The Gentlemen. There are also fan-favourite classics like Friends, Peaky Blinders, Gilmore Girls, Seinfeld and The Vampire Diaries. The stars of the show are, of course, still largely Netflix Originals like Stranger Things, Money Heist, Ozark, Emily in Paris and Black Mirror, and newer additions like Beef, American Nightmare, Wednesday, The Gentlemen and Worst Roommate Ever.
One of the ongoing problems with Netflix is its habit of breaking fans' hearts by axing even seemingly popular shows. Netflix has continued on its cancellation spree, cutting both 1899 and Inside Job after one season, with The Sand so you may want to keep that history in the back of your mind before falling in love with a new show.
The cost of Netflix has also steadily increased since its introduction Down Under, including another hike in its prices just this past May. Introduced in 2022, Netflix's current cheapest tier, 'Standard with ads', will now set you back only AU$7.99 per month. If you want to stay ad-free, the Standard subscription is substantially pricier at AU$18.99p/m; providing two HD concurrent streams, downloads and the option to add a non-household member to your account for an extra AU$7.99p/m – an olive branch to account-sharers following Netflix’s password sharing crackdown in 2023. If you want 4K or more simultaneous streams, Netflix Premium costs AU$25.99.
Still, Netflix continues to be the best streaming service in Australia for most people because it has a tonne of content. There really is something for everyone, and it has even recently started to dive into the world of sport. Dipping their toes into the water by broadcasting Jake Paul V Mike Tyson, Netflix followed up their sporting debut with back-to-back Christmas Day NFL matches on Boxing Day that offered much fewer viewing issues than the fight. While this sport offering will likely come with a price increase in the near future, subscribers have to love what Netflix offers for the price.
Verdict: 4.5/5
Best new content coming to Netflix in March
While Netflix is usually an easy option for the best streaming service of the month, that's not the case in March. Still though, there's a few key additions that subscribers should look out for, even if they're not worth subscribing for.
Coming on March 4 is With Love, Megan, in which the Duchess of Sussex invites friends and famous guests to a California estate, sharing cooking, gardening and hosting tips. That's followed by a busy March 7 that sees Plankton: The Movie , in which Plankton – with the help of SpongeBob, Pearl, Sandy and Mrs. Puff – must work to stop Karen the Computer and her plan for global dominance, and Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 7 added to the Netflix library.
Then on March 14 is perhaps the biggest Netflix release of the month in The Electric State – a science fiction adventure comedy-drama film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Key Huy Quan, Anthony Mackie and Stanley Tucci.
New on Netflix this month:
- March 2: WWE Elimination Champer
- March 4: With Love, Meghan
- March 7: Drive to Survive s7 / Plankton: The Movie
- March 13: Love is Blind: Sweden s2
- March 14 The Electric State
- March 20: The Residence
- March 21: Revelations
- March 25: The Feeling
- March 27: Survival of the Thickest Season
Australia’s very first streaming service – releasing way back in early 2015 – Stan has always been an incredibly popular streaming option. Even when it looked drastically different to what it does now. And it's always been Australia-first. I mean, it even launched on Australia Day.
It’s undergone some major changes in the last 9 years, though. Its library has completely evolved with international partnership, a solid amount of aussie content and hit-series like Better Call Saul. Its prices have changed to mirror its improved content. In March 2024 Stan's Basic plan jumped from AU$10p/m to AU$12p/m, and in October Stan joined Binge has the latest Aussie streamers to increase its prices, with a AU$1 hike to its Standard and Premium tiers.
Stan's three tiers now cost at AU$12 p/m, AU$17p/m and AU$22p/m and offer one, three and four simultaneous streams respectively, with the devices you can download to numbering one, three and five. For 4K, you'll have to shell out for the Premium tier, with Basic offering only standard definition and the Standard tier offering 1080p HD.
With almost 2.6 million subscribers Stan is popular for good reason, with an inexpensive and ad-free lowest tier, a variety of 4K viewing options, Stan Originals like Nicolas Cage's The Surfer, The Matildas documentary Trailblazers, international exclusives like Power, Billions and The Walking Dead: The Return, and a healthy amount of Aussie content to keep everyone happy. Not to mention a strong library of films and all-time-great shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
While it might not beat out Netflix for the top spot – its library is still significantly smaller and Netflix offers more fresh content – you won't be stuck with nothing to watch if you choose to go with Stan. No matter what you're into, be it documentaries, true crime, reality TV or drama, Stan has it all.
And, if that's not enough, Stan sets itself apart from most of the best streaming services by offering a sports add-on for an extra AU$15 per month. Stan Sport is worth checking out for any UEFA football, rugby union and tennis fans. Subscribers can watch every game in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League in Football, Super Rugby Pacific, Super Rugby W, Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup and all four tennis Majors, with select matches streaming in 4K.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to Stan in March
While it won't be for everyone, the biggest Stan release this month for some users – and one worth subscribing for – is the Craig Bellamy documentary titled Craig Bellamy – Inside The Storm that's a part of Stan's Revealed series. In this doco, viewers are invited into Bellamy's inner sanctum as he leads the Melbourne Storm. This doco lands on March 9, along with Sebastian Stan's Oscar-nominated performance as as young Donald Trump in The Apprentice.
Before that, though, Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue lands on March 2, and March 7 sees season 4 of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Then, on March 10, season two of Ten Pound Poms debuts on Stan.
The final three big releases on Stan this month are Long Bright River (March 13) which stars Amanda Seyfried as a Philadelphia police officer searching for her sister. March 20 brings the third season of Gangs of London, and the final addition to Stan is The Good Doctor season 7.
New on Stan this month:
- March 1: Thelma and Louise
- March 2: Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue
- March 7: Power Book III: Raising Kanan s4
- March 9: Revealed: Craig Bellamy – Inside the Storm / The Apprentice
- March 10: Ten Pound Poms s2
- March 11: Abbé Pierre: A Century Of Devotion
- March 13: Long Bright River
- March 16: Happy Valley s3
- March 18: Mississippi Burning
- March 20: Gangs of London s3
- March 27: When Harry Met Sally
- March 31: The Good Doctor s7
As a News Corp-owned streaming service, Binge gets a bit of a bad wrap. All that aside, though, it's only the smallest issues – like a clunky app on most platforms – that hold it back from being the best streaming service. With a huge library of HBO shows, new releases and all the reality TV you could ever want though, it still might be the best for some.
The cheapest Binge plan, introduced back in March of 2023, costs AU$10p/m and comes with ads. This basic tier also provides one stream at a time and only at a maximum of 1080p HD quality. Its Standard tier will increase its price from AU$18 to AU$19p/m, while Premium will set you back AU$22 per month. Binge's two higher tiers provide two and four simultaneous streams respectively, and 4K streaming.
There’s a lot to binge on Binge and a lot of places you can watch from, with access across most devices including gaming consoles, phones, web browsers and directly through an app on smart TVs. However, it's Binge's claim as the home of HBO shows in Australia that really helps this service to stand apart from its competitors and enhances its quality – delivering global smash-hit shows and movies directly from the US that would otherwise require one of the best VPN services, as Max (formerly HBO Max) is still not officially available Down Under.
Though Binge is the place to watch HBO Max in Australia for now, that is not going to be the case forever. There had been rumours of HBO Max coming to Australia forever, and we expected something to happen when News Corp's deal with HBO set to end in 2026. However, earlier this month Warner Bros. Discovery announced Max would be landing in Australia in the first half of 2025 – putting Binge’s claim to HBO in massive jeopardy.
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially announced that Max will launch in Australia on March 31, and that season two of The Last of Us will debut exclusively on the service. Binge is also promoting a AU$4.99p/m deal with the tagline "come for The White Lotus, stay for Mr Inbetween" – so no new HBO content on Binge after March 31 is almost guaranteed, and the chance it keeps its current library is slim.
Still, it's fair to assume that the massive Aussie streamer will change lanes, whether that means an increase in Aussie content like Colin From Accounts, or a partnership with another brand. We'll know more once Max launches.
Verdict: 4.5/5
Best new content coming to Binge in March
After a tough few weeks, and with The Last of Us season two not coming until April 14 on Max, there's not too many noteworthy additions coming to Binge this month. However, one new series has just been announced, and it will land on March 13 – saving you from being left with The Watchers, It Ends with Us and A Quiet Place: Day One.
Called The Parenting, it stars Lisa Kudrow (Friends), Brian Cox (Succession), Edie Falco (The Sopranos) and Dean Norris (Breaking Bad). This new horror-comedy series sports an all-star cast and it follows a young couple – Rohan and Josh – as they attempt to pull off the perfect weekend getaway and introduce each other to their parents. Of course, tensions quickly flare with everyone under the same roof… and that's only worsened when the family begins to realise the presence of a 400-year-old poltergeist.
Funny and crazy-looking with a truly incredible cast of incredible actors who have played some of the best TV characters ever, this is a must-watch come March 13, even if it does seem a little eccentric.
New on Apple TV Plus this month:
- March 3: Smoggie Queens s1 / Righteous Gemstones s4
- March 4: The Watchers
- March 5: Selling Houses Australia s17
- March 6: It Ends with Us
- March 7: A Quiet Place: Day One
- March 11: Harold and the Purple Crayon
- March 13: The Parenting
- March 15: This time Next Year
- March 16: Wolf Hall s1, s2
- March 21: Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy s1
- March 26: Amanda and Alan's Spanish Job / The Cleaning Lady s4
- March 27: The Last Anniversary
Despite getting off to a strong start when it launched with shows like For All Mankind and Morning Wars back in 2019, it’s taken some time for Apple to firmly find its footing in the TV streaming world. With the releases of Black Bird, Severance and Slow Horses in 2022 however, the service arguably reached a turning point. While not everything since has been a hit, even lower-quality Apple TV content has a level of production that’s rare in streaming service exclusives – matched only rarely in shows like The Gentleman on Netflix, Hulu's The Bear on Disney Plus or the best of HBO on Binge.
From the three aforementioned hits to Constellation, Palm Royale, Ted Lasso and the recent Manhunt and The New Look, the budget, acting talent and writing pedigree on Apple TV shows is rare in the streaming service world. There’s no shortage of stars either: just in that short list we have Taron Edgerton, Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, Jason Sudeikis and Ben Mendohlsohn. Apple has more money than any other streaming service by a significant margin – even Amazon and Disney – and it’s been putting that money to good use.
You might think that Apple-produced films come to their streaming service super-fast, but that's not really the case. It took around three months for Killers of the Flower Moon to make its way to streaming, which, while fast, isn't any faster than movies are available to rent on Prime Video. The biggest string in Apple's movie-bow is Apple TV Plus original films like Tom Hanks' Finch and Greyhound, alongside Spirited, The Greatest Beer Run Ever and the Best Picture Oscar-winning CODA – which you should definitely add to your watchlist if you haven’t already seen it.
With more movies coming, you can expect bigger and better movies coming to Apple TV Plus faster and faster, making this service even better. For now though, there is still plenty to love. In recent months Apple has added Jake Gyllenhaal's Presumed Innocent, Vince Vaughn's Bad Monkey, Severance, The Gorge, The Instigators and Pachinko season 2.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to Apple TV Plus in March:
There are two key additions to Apple TV Plus this month that make it our pick of the month.
March 14th sees the introduction of Dope Thief, starring Wagner Moura (Pablo Escobar in Narcos) and Brian Tyree Henry (Lemon in Bullet Train) as best friends who pose as DEA agents to rip-off small-time criminals… until they steal from the wrong people.Then, on March 26th comes The Studio, a hilarious-looking comedy series starring Seth Rogen as the head of a movie studio.
However, Be@rbrick is a new children's animated-comedy series, and Side Quest is for the Mythic Quest fans out there – with four new seperate stories.
New on Apple TV Plus this month:
- March 14: Dope Thief
- March 21: Be@rbrick
- March 26: The Studio / Side Quest
There’s a lot of appeal to Disney Plus, and compared to when the service first landed in Australia, it has expanded extensively. However, while it doesn't perhaps have the diversity to be a sole streaming service for most people, it excels as a one worth subscribing to for specific releases, like The Bear or the latest Marvel or Star Wars content, or as a secondary service that leans more family-friendly.
The incorporation of the Star content hub in 2021 really diversified the Disney Plus line-up – doubling the library and offering high-quality shows intended for mature audiences and movies from other Disney-owned brands like ABC, Disney TV Studios, FX, Touchstones, 20th Century Studios and more.
Disney Plus now offers two subscription tiers in Australia – with Standard costing AU$15.99p/m and Premium for AU$20.99p/m after recent price increases. Premium adds 4K resolution, Dolby Audio and four concurrent streams. By comparison, the Standard tier only offers two concurrent streams, HD quality streams and standard audio.
While Disney Plus’ library is less diverse than Prime, Netflix, Stan or Binge, there is still plenty of content to enjoy.
In the TV space you've got what you expect from Disney – hits in the Star Wars and Marvel worlds like Mandolorian, Andor, WandaVision, Loki and Hawkeye but there’s now also plenty of other content. That includes cult hit shows like Sons of Anarchy, New Girl, The Kardashians, Grey's Anatomy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Simpsons, as well as fresh hits like Welcome to Wrexham, Shōgun, Only Murders in the Building and The Bear.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to Disney Plus in March:
There's a few notable additions to Disney Plus this month, but there is one that stands above the rest – Daredevil: Born Again lands on Disney Plus on March 5. Continuing the tale that began on Netflix over three seasons between 2015 and 2018, Daredevil returns on Disney Plus, with Charlie Cox, Jon Bernthal and Vincent D'Onofrio all returning. In this series, Matt Murdock finds himself on a collision course with Wilson Fisk when their past identities begin to emerge.
The second big addition to Disney Plus this month is Good American Family, which stars Ellen Pompeo (Greys Anatomy), and Mark Duplass (Creep, Blue Jay, Paddleton). In this mystery drama series, a Midwestern couple adopts a little girl with dwarfism. Well, that's what they thought. As they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, they begin to question that assumption and find themselves fighting battles in the tabloids, courtroom and in the home.
O'Dessa is a drama musical film starring Sadie Sink that lands on March 20, in which a farm girl searches to recover a cherished family heirloom – travelling to a strange and dangerous city… meeting the love of her life and having to fight to save him. And, lastly, David Blaine: Do Not Attempt lands on March 24, where David Blaine is searching for real magic by tracking down people across the globe to learn their secrets to push his craft to the next level.
New on Disney Plus this month:
- March 5: Daredevil: Born Again
- March 6: Deli Boys
- March 15: Memes & Nightmares
- March 19: Good American Family / Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures s2
- March 20: O'dessa
- March 24: David Blaine: Do Not Attempt
- March 26: BeyBlade X
- March 28: Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip
Like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video has its own set of awesome original series – Fallout, Reacher, Mr & Mrs Smith, Upload, Invincible and The Boys among others, just to name a few. The same can be said about Amazon's original movies – Ricky Stanicky and Road House.
What can't be denied about Prime Video is its truly giant content library, with a massive amount of shows and movies to watch and a whole lot more available behind optional add-on subscriptions.. And, while it's certainly the worst streaming service when it comes to user experience through the app (though Binge might have an argument there) the sheer number of movies and shows on Prime tend to paper over any issues.
The big point of difference between Prime Video and other streaming platforms is that its price includes access to the full arsenal of Amazon Prime services – Amazon Music, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming and premium delivery services for a flat monthly fee of AU$9.99 or AU$79 per year. It really is insane value. Unfortunately, that has changed slightly as of July 2024, as Prime Video introduced ads in Australia on July 2.
Fortunately, depending on how you look at it, you can pay a small additional fee of AU$3 each month to remain ad-free. If you use Amazon Prime, paying an extra AU$3 for ad-free Prime Video isn't the worst thing in the world, but it's quite the increase for those whose main use-case of Prime membership is Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video also gives you the option of signing up to third-party streaming services such as Paramount Plus, AMC+ and Shudder. This means you can avoid creating multiple accounts across numerous services and instead use your Amazon Prime account for access. It also means installing fewer apps, because each of these additional services appear within Prime Video as dedicated 'Channels'. Apple TV Plus has a similar feature, working as a hub for all your apps like Binge and Stan.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to Prime Video in March:
Prime Video boasted the best line-up of new content in February, so it's no surprise that it hasn't backed things up in March. Still though, there's a few enticing options for Prime subscribers.
The first is the semi-finals and Final of the 2025 ICC Men’s Champion’s Trophy on March 4 and 5, and then March 9. Then Prime adds It Ends With Us, the romance film starring Blake Lively that has been embroiled in controversy since before it even came out at the cinema. On March 13 comes The Wheel of Time season 3 and on March 27 Bosch: Legacy season 3 also drops on Prime Video.
New on Prime Video this month
- March 4, 5 and 9: 2025 ICC Men’s Champion’s Trophy Semi Finals and Final
- March 6: Picture This / It Ends With Us
- March 13: The Wheel of Time s3
- March 14: F*** Marry Kill
- March 22: Venom: The Last Dance
- March 27: Holland / Bosch: Legacy s3 / The Crow
- March 31: The Divorce Insurance
Remember 10 All Access? Well, like a caterpillar into a butterfly, that service has emerged from its cocoon as Paramount Plus, a more prestigious-sounding affair that hopes to draw people in with the promise of exclusive shows and blockbuster releases soon after their theatrical debuts.
Unfortunately, none of that really exists, with only a meagre offering of exclusive shows and mostly lacklustre original films. The Australian version also has previously had delays on movie releases, which hit the US version of the streamer within the promised 35-40 day release period.
Formerly, Paramount Plus subscribers down under could brag about a cheaper subscription price than those in the United States, but with the price hike on the 28th of August, that's no longer the case. A Paramount Plus subscription now costs $10.99 AUD per month or $97.99 AUD per year, and if you're already a subscriber your next payment on or after 28 September 2024 will be at this new rate. That's still pretty cheap for a service that offers 4K content, and its September offering certainly doesn't hurt, either.
In terms of content that is there, Paramount Plus folds in pre-existing shows from 10 All Access along with a decent selection of on-demand movies and shows from Viacom’s various holdings, which include Showtime, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Smithsonian Channel.
You can even watch Live Sport on Paramount Plus, including the A-leagues and FA Cups at any time during the day when matches are streamed through CBSN.
Paramount Plus can also be added as a channel in your Amazon Prime Video subscription, and you can even find a deal on the service through Amazon Prime Video on the odd occasion as well.
Paramount Plus still has made some major improvements in the last few years, and you can check out the following series on the platform: Dexter: New Blood, Seal Team, The Gilded Age, Frasier, Top Gear Australia, Rabbit Hole, YellowJackets, Why Women Kill and Special Ops: Lioness. If you're looking to try it out, like the sound of one or two shows or aren't sure if Paramount Plus is for you, Paramount Plus's low entry price and free trial makes it easy to experiment with.
Verdict: 3/5
Best new content coming to Paramount Plus in February
- March 1: A League of Their Own / Edge of Tomorrow / Ex Machina / Good Will Hunting / Inglorious Basterds / Pulp Fiction / Shutter Island / Serpico / Strange Darling and more
- March 3: The House with a Clock in Its Walls / Rumours
- March 4: Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas
- March 5: The Amazing Race season 37 / The Fairly OddParents: Abra-Catastrophe Special / The Surreal Life season 2
- March 8: Babylon
- March 16: Bridge of Spies
- March 18: The last Manhunt
- March 19: Teen Mom: The Next Chapter season 2
- March 31: American Psycho
For years, access to Foxtel required users to sign up for a traditional pay TV subscription – that meant getting technicians over to install a box in your living room.
That all changed with Foxtel Now – a simple streaming service that only requires an internet connection and a device to stream on.
Foxtel Now is a Netflix-style, streaming-only Foxtel package that lets you watch all of the service's catch-up content, as well as its live TV streams.
All you have to do is sign up online, choose your streaming packages, download the app and away you go. Best of all, you don't have to sign any contracts and you can cancel anytime.
It must be said that if you want everything that Foxtel Now has to offer, you'll have to pay quite a bit. Foxtel Now starts at per month for the mandatory Essentials base pack, which includes over 30 channels.
You have the option to build your own bundle, selecting only the content that matters to you. However, right now you can get the Sport, Drama and Entertainment packs bundled together for just AU$65p/m down from AU$103p/m. This gets you live cricket in 4K Ultra HD plus 50 other live sports, drama, lifestyle, reality and other channels and multi-screen functionality, without the set-up costs a regular Foxtel box would give you.
That said, it's hard to argue with Foxtel Now's enormous content library, and the inclusion of streaming access to Foxtel's live TV channels will certainly appeal to many. Of course, if all you want is access to HBO shows and other non-sports Foxtel exclusives, you're better off signing up for the more affordable Binge.
With a large variety of channels, there’s something for everyone on Foxtel Now, and along with the entire Binge library, you can catch the following hit shows across the platform: Succession, House of the Dragon, Below Deck: Mediterranean, Call the Midwife, Vera, Mr Inbetween and Bluey. Don't worry, you don't have to lock yourself into a big monthly payment – try it out for free with Foxtel Now's 10-day free trial.
Verdict: 3.5/5
Specialty services
As Australia's only streaming service dedicated exclusively to sporting events, Kayo Sports is a terrific option for those who want to avoid a traditional Foxtel subscription, only paying for what they want – lots and lots of sport. And it now operates through Hubbl, like Binge.
Kayo does a remarkable job of providing instant streaming access to over 50 different sports, although the content is nearly identical to what you'll find on Foxtel's services – which shouldn't be a surprise, as Kayo retains the same broadcast and streaming rights as its pay-TV big brother.
You’ll get access to all seven of the Fox Sports channels, plus the Fox Sports news stream, three beIN Sports options and two ESPN channels offered by Foxtel. That's not to say that Kayo offers everything you could possibly want, as there are some noticeable omissions in the service's content offering. Unfortunately, Kayo doesn't provide access to the three Premier League Club channels (Liverpool TV, Chelsea TV and Manchester United TV), Sky Racing channels or Eurosport. Tennis fans will also not have access to any grand slam.
If that isn't too much of an issue, there's plenty of other sports to choose from, including NBA, NFL, the NRL, international cricket, World Surf League, Formula 1 and more. And that's just the live sport. There's an abundance of documentaries, talk shows, Kayo Mini's (condensed versions of past games) and plenty more for sports lovers to enjoy.
Additionally, Kayo offers several unique and useful streaming features, such as picture-in-picture video, a 'key moments' feature that shows just the highlights, the ability to block spoilers for a match you haven't watched yet and a customisable playback speed.
Kayo recently increased its prices, and changed the names of its subscription tiers to go with it. Its two plans – previously Kayo One and Kayo Basic – are now called Kayo Standard and Kayo Premium. The latter of which, offering 2 simultaneous streams and 4K resolution, has increased its price to AU$30p/m, while Standard costs AU$30p/m for one stream and 720p resolution. With the NRL, AFL and F1 2025 seasons getting started in March, now's the time to jump back into Kayo if you'd been waiting for your favourite sports to return. You can learn more about the NRL on Kayo, and what you'll miss without it.
Verdict: 4/5
The brainchild of two major British broadcasters – ITV and BBC – BritBox is a streaming platform dedicated to delivering everything good about British TV outside the UK, including Australia.
As you can probably tell by the name, BritBox provides exclusively British content. This includes shows such as Luther, Line of Duty, All Creatures Great and Small and Prey. Unfortunately, Dr Who is no longer available on the platform, so you'll have to head to Disney Plus for the latest from The Doctor.
BritBox has had a price increase in 2024, jumping up to AU$9.99 per month along with the annual subscription now costing AU$99.99 per year as of February 22, 2024. There is a 7-day free trial for the service, but this trial period disappears during promotional periods. There's never been a better time to jump into a BritBox subscription than right now, though. Thanks to a deal that has cut the cost of its annual subscription by 44%, you can grab 12 months of peak British telly for just AU$55.
Features of this service include up to four simultaneous HD streams as well as a wide range of devices including Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fetch TV, Telstra TV and Google Chromecast, with apps available for LG and Samsung smart TVs, Android TV, Windows 10 and Chrome OS.
Plus, you can add BritBox as a channel to your Amazon Prime account, so you don't have to switch between apps to catch some good British TV.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to BritBox in March
- March 3: Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland
- March 5: The Hardacres
- March 10: Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors
- March 13: Doc Martin – Season 10
- March 17: Great Canal Journeys – Seasons 7–8
- March 20: Silent Witness – Season 28
- March 24: Special Ops: Crime Squad UK
DAZN has taken over the world of boxing, and now it's a whole lot bigger – and only growing.
DAZN service first launched in Austria, Germany, Japan and Switzerland back in August 2016 but soon expanded into Canada. Building on this success, DAZN has since launched in the US, UK, Italy, Brazil and Australia, and is now available in more than 200 countries.
While Boxing was the service’s main focus at first, the service's expansion has coincided with winning the rights to show wide and varied sports coverage from territory-to-territory. Its live broadcasts have included Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, F1 - yet despite its rapid expansion. And, while its seven day free trial is no longer available, it still offers considerable value compared to other alternatives and the old pay-per-view system.
However, while many events are available to subscribers for the AU$29.99 monthly fee, add-on events like big boxing matches, NFL Game Pass and other channels still require an extra fee. Still, if you’re tired of overpaying to watch the next big match or are considering cutting the cord on cable all together, DAZN could be worth a look for big sports enthusiasts. While it's a pricey monthly price, with so much value inside whether it's worth it or not depends on how much you use it. It's undoubtedly one of the best streaming services for sports fans, and for some, it might be the best across the board.
Biggest events on DAZN during March
There's not many big events happening on DAZN this month, after a February that exploded with perhaps the biggest and best boxing card many have ever seen.
That said, throughout March, there's an abundance of soccer and racing to be had – and March wraps up with KSI vs. Dillon Danis.
A streaming service that's strictly for horror fans, Shudder offers a vast selection of frightening flicks, both old and new, along with a growing library of original films, TV shows, documentaries, podcasts and live-streaming events.
Shudder Originals include FX guru Greg Nicotero's Creepshow TV series, the blood-drenched cult flick Revenge, the Indigenous zombie film Blood Quantum, and the critically adored movie Host, which sees a demonic presence infiltrate an online séance.
Admittedly, Shudder has some work to do when it comes to competing with the big streaming players. For one, its maximum streaming resolution is 720p (with many older movies available in standard definition only). And while its device compatibility has come a long way since its US launch, there's no Shudder app for gaming consoles and many TV brands.
That said, you can't argue with Shudder’s price, which is set at a very reasonable AU$6.99 per month (and even cheaper at its yearly rate of $69.99, essentially netting you two free months of the service).
If you're a horror aficionado with a thirst for (fake) blood, you can test the Shudder waters with a free 7-day trial, with the option to add it on as a channel through Amazon Prime Video as well.
At the end of 2024, as we made our way through the spooky season from the end of September through October, Shudder subscribers got a tonne of blood-curdling content. In a Violent Nature finally found its way to the horror streamer, alongside The Demon Disorder – an Australian horror that follows Jake and Phillip Reilly and their dead father, whose garage becomes the site of revenge after a family secret is uncovered – in September. Then there was the additions of Horror's Greatest which is a a deep dive into everything horror, Oddity, Candyman (1992) and Salem's Lot.
Then, last October was where Shudder added Late Night with the Devil, The Exorcism and a whole bunch of lesser-known films. But, don't worry – it's off to a strong start in 2025, too and there's still plenty of screams to be had.
Best new content coming to Shudder in March
- March 7: Arcadian
- March 28: The Rule of Jenny Pen
- At some point in March: Blood Axe Wound
If you're the type of sports fan who's absolutely obsessed with football (better known to Aussies as soccer), then Optus Sport is the streaming service for you.
While Kayo or Stan Sport may offer a more rounded sports-watching experience, Optus Sport is dedicated to providing access to every type of soccer coverage imaginable.
For AU$24.99 per month or AU$199 per year, Optus Sport brings you unlimited access to the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, J.League, UEFA EURO 2020, Internationals and FA Women's Super League games, meaning you'll never be short of football content to park yourself in front of.
Additionally, a subscription to Optus Sport also grants you access to the service's fitness content, allowing you to work out alongside handy training videos in a number of areas, including HIIT, yoga, cardio, pilates, core, dancing and more.
Boasting excellent device support and an affordable price point, Optus Sport is a terrific option for football junkies. That said, some areas could see improvement. For instance, while subscribers may register up to four devices, only two can be streamed concurrently and the second device must be a Fetch TV box.
Picture quality is good, although the resolution junkies out there will quickly notice that Optus Sport's maximum 1080p resolution isn't true 1080p. The service's feeds are received at 720p and upscaled. Additionally, the service no longer offers a free trial period and costs AU$24.99 per month, but existing and new Optus customers can bundle the service for only AU$6.99 per month.
Having trouble Keeping Up with the Kardashians? Well, you're in luck, because the streaming service Hayu not only has every single episode of theirs available to watch instantly, but it also provides access to hundreds of other reality shows.
That isn't an understatement – pick a city at random and chances are that Hayu has a Real Housewives show that's set in that very location*.
*We don't mind a touch of exaggeration, okay?
That's not all – while Hayu's junk food menu is undeniably extensive, the service also offers more serious content on its menu, including many true crime docu-series, such as Up and Vanished, In Ice Cold Blood (hosted by Ice-T, no less) and much more.
Priced at only AU$6.99 per month, AU$33.99 for 6 months or AU$61.99 per year, with decent device support, offline viewing for phones and tablets, no lock-in contracts and no ads whatsoever, Hayu is a reality television fan's dream come true. If that sounds like you, then be sure to check out Hayu's free 7-day trial.
Catch the following popular reality TV titles and more on Hayu: Below Deck Mediterranean season eight, Million Dollar Listing, Made in Chelsea, Vanderpump Rules Reunion, The Real Housewives and Queer Eye.
FAQs
What is the best streaming service for kids?
Every platform has something for kids, so don't let this stop you from picking up your favourite streaming service. Amazon might hold the biggest number of shows rated G and below, closely followed by Netflix and Disney Plus, and while they certainly have enough to keep the little ones entertained, if you're looking for a streaming service that's purely kid-friendly there's plenty to choose from. If you want a service that is entirely directed at your little one aged 7 or younger, it's hard to go past Noggin. From Peppa Pig, Blue's Clues and Dora the Explorer to the digital pre-school classroom show Noggin Knows, Noggin also provides more learning through a library of books and games. While there's still space for your favourite shows from ABC, Disney and Amazon, like Bluey and Play School, Noggin is the best streaming service for kids.
Crunchyroll vs Netflix: which is the best anime streaming service?
Once again, it's hard to ignore Netflix. This time, though, it’s not being praised for a heavy library of classics and fan-favourites. No, where Netflix excels in the anime space is with excellent original content like Beastars, Castlevania, Aggretsuko and Devilman Crybaby – combined with a library of classics including those from Studio Ghibli, Yu-Gi-Oh!, My Hero Academia And Pokemon.
For more hardcore Anime fans there's CrunchyRoll, which includes shows such as Attack on Titan, Death Note, FLCL, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Hunter X Hunter, One-Punch Man and several Naruto series. No matter what you choose to go with, these two streaming services deliver plenty of Anime to keep you entertained.
What is the best platform to watch documentaries?
While they are two obvious and easy choices, they are such for a reason. It's hard to ignore the sheer number of titles that Netflix and Prime Video provide. While there's undoubtedly some low-quality content, you're certain to find plenty, no matter what mood you're in. If you're looking for something a bit more off the beaten path, Kanopy is an awesome streaming service. Free with a library card or through your university email address, Kanopy has a large library of lesser-known classic movies, foreign film, documentaries and more that are hard to find anywhere else.
Where can I watch true crime in Australia?
Luckily for true crime fans, there's a healthy stream of solid content from all the major streaming services in Australia. However, Netflix once again proves why it's king. It’s got documentaries, crime dramas based on true stories, docu-series and everything in between. With titles like What Jennifer Did, Dahmer, the Conversations with a Killer series and American Nightmare, it would take a lifetime to get through the best true crime on Netflix.
While that's all true, that doesn't mean Netflix is the only option when hunting down the best streaming service for true crime. Both Binge and Stan make strong arguments for themselves, but they can't stand up to Netflix because of the latter’s sheer amount of content. Where they shine is through individual shows like Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV on Binge and Louis Theroux, Confronting a Serial Killer and the dramatised Dr. Death on Stan.
What's the best music streaming service in Australia?
While Spotify and Apple Music are the Spartan-style two kings of the music streaming industry, apps like Qobuz, Youtube Music, Amazon Music and Tidal are worthy competitors that might be better suited to some individual tastes.
Qobuz and Tidal are for the audiophiles. The former is a French streaming service that combines a huge library of new and old hits with studio-quality audio streaming and an attractive mobile app. If sound quality is make or break for you, Qobuz could be your best music service. On the other hand, subscribers to Tidal HiFi can listen to music at near-CD level sound quality, with tracks mixed in more immersive formats like Dolby Atmos and Sony 360. If sound quality is your number one worry, Qobuz might be the choice, but Tidal has more hi-res listening options that appeal to larger audiences.
More of a true competitor to Spotify and Apple Music, YouTube Music shines in what it provides to music-video lovers. Unsurprisingly, the user experience is excellent when using YouTube Music – the search feature is great, there's regular new additions to its library and there's a significant number of live recordings. If you love music videos and listening to live performances, YouTube music might be the best music service for you. However, if that's not your thing, it does nothing else to separate itself from Spotify and Apple Music.
As for Amazon Music… There aren't many reasons why you would choose it over Spotify or Apple Music. However, if you love getting mixes filled with new music made for you, then Amazon Music might just be the choice for you.
Which streaming service has unlimited devices?
Even at premium tiers of the best streaming services, you usually won't find an unlimited number of devices available to be connected to the same account at any one time. Stan allows you to watch on four devices simultaneously, and download content on up to five tablets or phones, while Apple TV Plus allows for a whopping six devices to be watching content at the same time. Kayo Sports allows you to register several devices to a single account but you will be restricted to the one or two simultaneous streams your plan allows for. While Youtube TV does allow for unlimited concurrent streams, it is only available within the US.
How much are all the streaming channels?
Every streaming service provides subscribers with something unique, whether its original content, a category they excel in, like documentaries, or a brand-new show you don't want to miss. If you were to subscribe to the cheapest possible tier of the seven main streaming services (excluding Foxtel Now) we listed above, it would cost AU$75.95 per month, which adds up to AU$911.4 over 12 months. With more expensive tier choices, add-ons like Stan Sport or subscriptions to other streaming services like Kayo, it will cost well over AU$100 per month.
When streaming 'channels' through Amazon Prime Video, subscriptions like Shudder, Paramount Plus, Hayu, BritBox, AMC Plus, MGM and Lionsgate Plus will rack up AU$53.93 in addition to your normal Prime Video subscription, and there's still several other channels to choose from.
Are there any free streaming services in Australia?
Yes! There are a few free streaming services, or at least free tiers of streaming services, including Brollie and Crunchyroll. However, if you're looking for the best free streaming service, it's hard to look past Kanopy. Available through a library card or your university email, Kanopy has a significant library of movies, documentaries and TV shows that you aren't likely to find on other streaming services. Foreign films, independent movies, classic cinema and rare documentaries, Kanopy is perhaps the best streaming service for those looking for more thoughtful, niche or educational content. There's also just some incredible movies on there.
Is there a streaming service that has everything?
Yes, there is, depending on what you mean by everything. Foxtel Now has everything that Foxtel provides, from live TV and news to sports, while Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have plenty of movies, documentaries and TV series, more than you could ever want. If you're looking for something that covers all your entertainment bases, we recommend one of those three.
Are Binge and Stan the same company?
While they are Australian streaming services, Binge and Stan don't sit under the same umbrella. Binge is owned by Hubbl, which is owned by Foxtel. Stan, meanwhile, was previously owned by a 50/50 partnership between Fairfax Media and Nine Entertainment Co. In 2018, however, Nine acquired FairFax Media, and Stan is now wholly owned by Nine Digital, a subsidiary of Nine Entertainment Co.
