Comparing streaming services based solely on subscriber numbers is not a fair assessment. Availability, user experience, content, and other factors also play a significant role in determining the value of a streaming service.
Despite this, it’s interesting to see how different streaming services are performing globally. Apple TV+, for example, has gained recognition in a market dominated by Netflix.
Here is a list of the top 10 streamers based on total subscribers, using information provided by the streaming services or their parent companies:
10. Starz: 15.79 million
Starz, the streaming service affiliated with Lionsgate studio, boasts 15.79 million global subscribers as of September 30, 2023.
9. Apple TV+: 25 million (estimated)
Apple TV+ has an estimated 25 million paid subscribers and offers a range of exclusive content and live sports.
8. ESPN+: 26 million*
ESPN+ has 26 million paid subscribers and offers a mix of live sports and on-demand content.
7. Peacock: 31 million
Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, has 31 million paid subscribers and offers a variety of content including English Premier League matches.
6. Hulu: 48.5 million
Hulu, owned by Disney, has 48.5 million paid subscribers and offers a mix of on-demand and live TV content.
5. Paramount+: 67.5 million
Paramount+ has 67.5 million subscribers and offers a wide range of content from CBS, Showtime, Nickelodeon, and more.
4. Max: 97.7 million (sort of)
Max, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, has 97.7 million subscribers and offers a diverse range of content including news and sports.
3. Disney+: 150.2 million
Disney+ has 150.2 million subscribers globally and offers a wide range of content from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more.
2. Amazon Prime Video: 200 million+
Amazon Prime Video has over 200 million subscribers globally and offers a mix of content, including exclusive sports coverage.
1. Netflix: 269.6 million
Netflix leads the way with 269.6 million global paid memberships, demonstrating its global reach and diverse content offerings.
