Why streaming got so expensive
Not long ago, one subscription covered almost everything worth watching. Then every studio pulled its shows back to launch its own service. Today the average household pays for four or more streaming apps, and the combined bill often costs more than the cable package people cut in the first place. Prices keep climbing, ad-free tiers keep shrinking, and the shows you actually watch are scattered across services you half-forgot you were paying for.
The problem is not that you subscribe to too many services. It is that you have no easy way to see which ones are pulling their weight. That is the gap BudgetStreamer fills.
How BudgetStreamer works
You type in the shows and movies you actually watch, up to fifteen of them. BudgetStreamer checks which streaming services carry each title in the United States, then ranks the services by how many of your favorites they hold. The ones carrying shows you cannot get anywhere else get flagged to keep. The ones with little or nothing unique are the ones you can safely cancel.
There is no sign-up, no account, and nothing to install. Your list stays in your own browser. It takes about a minute, and it is free.
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Common questions
Is BudgetStreamer free?
Yes. The tool is completely free to use, with no account and no sign-up. This site is supported by advertising.
Which streaming services does it check?
The major United States subscription services, including Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and Peacock. It counts titles included with a subscription and skips anything you would have to rent or buy separately.
Do you store my list of shows?
No. Your list lives only in your own browser using local storage, which speeds up repeat lookups. It never leaves your device and we never see it. You can read the full details in our privacy policy.
How current is the availability data?
Availability comes from a third-party streaming catalog and reflects current United States listings. Catalogs change as licensing deals come and go, so a title may move between services over time. Always double-check before you cancel anything.
Why does a show show up on the wrong service?
Very generic or short titles can match a different show with the same name. When possible, use the full, exact title. If a result looks off, that is usually why.