What are the different subscription tiers on HBO Max?
What are the different subscription tiers on HBO Max?
Depending on which HBO Max plan you sign up for, you can get widely different features with HBO Max.
HBO Max has a premium reputation, but does that mean it comes with a premium price? Not necessarily, as long as you’re not a stickler for sports. HBO Max offers premium content like HBO originals — past and present — as well as blockbuster Warner Bros. movies and a lot more on every plan.
But what exactly are those plans, and what does each come with? We’ve got the details on those questions here, and we’ll run through all the choices you get when signing up for an HBO Max subscription below.
Everything you need to know about HBO Max’s plans
How much is each of Max’s plans?
HBO Max has three distinct plans: the Basic with Ads plan that costs $10 per month, the Standard plan at $17 per month, and the Premium plan costing $21 per month.
Does HBO Max have annual plans?
Yes, HBO Max offers annual plans on all of its tiers that allow customers to save 16%. The Basic with Ads annual plan costs $100 per year, the Standard costs $170 per year, and the Premium costs $210 per year.
Can you add an extra member to HBO Max?
Yes, HBO Max allows viewers to pay $8 per month to add an extra member to their account. This is available on all HBO Max plans, but only to subscribers who are billed directly by the streamer.
Is all entertainment content found on all HBO Max plans?
Yes, the entertainment content on HBO Max is the same from plan to plan. Viewers on each tier also get access to the CNN Max hub, which comes with some live and on-demand programming from the CNN cable channel.
Do you have to pay more to watch live sports on HBO Max?
Yes, you have to be subscribed to either the Standard or Premium plan to watch live sports on HBO Max. Viewers signed up for the ad-supported Basic plan cannot watch the Bleacher Report Sports add-on that carries live sporting events from TNT, TBS, and truTV.
What features does each HBO Max plan have?
HBO Max’s Basic with Ads comes with the ability to stream on up to two devices in the same home simultaneously. Viewers also get to watch content in 1080p HD resolution.
The Standard plan also comes with 1080p resolution and the ability to watch on two devices, plus room for 30 titles to download and watch offline. And of course, the Standard tier cuts out ads during playback.
The Premium plan can stream entertainment content on four devices at once, ups the download limit to 100 titles, and includes 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos audio on select shows and movies.
Are all subtitle and audio options available on all HBO Max plans?
Yes, HBO Max makes all of its subtitle and audio accessibility choices available to subscribers on every plan. Click here to find out more about audio accessibility on HBO Max, and click here to read about subtitle choices.
Is HBO Max available in a bundle?
Yes, HBO Max is available in the Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle for $17 per month if viewers want ad-supported versions of these streamers. Upgrading to ad-free will cost customers $30 per month.
See a breakdown of HBO Max plans
| HBO Max plan | Price | Best features | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic with Ads | $10 per month | - Low price - Library of premium content |
- No live sports - Streams with commercials |
| Standard | $17 per month | - Ad-free streaming - 30 offline downloads - Live sports availability |
- No 4K |
| Premium | $21 per month | - 100 downloads - 4K on select titles |
- Expensive |
HBO Max
HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.