How does Binge stack up against other streaming platforms?
There are now so many different streaming platforms available that it can be hard to choose which one’s right for you.
We all know about the most popular players such as Netflix and Stan but more services have become available in Australia recently.
Binge is one example of a newer streaming service, launched in May 2020 by Foxtel. But how does Binge compare with the others on content and value? Let’s take a look.
How much does Binge cost and what are the plan options?
| Plan name | Plan price per month | How many screens you can watch on at one time | Streaming quality |
| Basic | $10 | 1 | SD |
| Standard | $16 | 2 | HD |
| Premium | $18 | 4 | HD |
Every Binge subscription tier comes with:
- Ad free, on demand streaming
- Access to over 10,000 hours of content
- Ability to cancel anytime
- Dolby digital sound
- Features such as BingeLists and Surprise me!
You can also get a 14 day free trial in case you’re not sure if you’re ready to commit to a month long membership.
How does Binge's pricing compare with other streaming platforms?
Unfortunately, it’s hard to fairly compare prices because some platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ only offer one plan option.
In addition, Stan and Netflix’s premium plans cost more than Binge’s premium plan but they offer 4k Ultra HD streaming which Binge doesn’t.
However, here are the price breakdowns for the streaming services available in Australia.
| Streaming service | Plan name and price per month | Free trial options |
| Netflix | Basic - $10.99 Standard - $16.99 Premium - $22.99 | No |
| Stan | Basic - $10 Standard - $14 Premium - $19 Stan Sport add on - extra $10 per month | 30 day free trial |
| Disney+ | $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | $6.99 | 30 day free trial |
| Apple TV | $7.99 | 7 day free trial |
| Paramount+ | $8.99 | 7 day free trial |
| Kayo | Basic - $25 Premium - $35 | 14 day free trial |
| Foxtel Now | $25 (optional add-ons available) | 10 day free trial |
| Shudder | $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year | 7 day free trial |
What popular content is available on Binge?
- The Office (US)
- Seinfeld
- White Lotus
- Below Deck
- House of Dragon
- Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
- And Just Like That (Sex and the City reboot)
- Wentworth
- Big Little Lies
- Modern Family
- Keeping Up With The Kardashians
Does Binge offer any unique features?
- BingeLists - allow you to select shows or movies of interest and save them for later.
- “Surprise Me” feature - allows viewers to choose to be surprised with a random title when they don’t know what to watch. This is based on their past viewing history.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Binge is a competitively priced streaming service that offers a wide range of content. We think that, overall, it stacks up well when compared with other popular streaming platforms available in Australia.
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