So far in 2026, the prices of many apps have increased to such an extent that it has become difficult to keep up. This is where we come in. Here are the major streaming services that have raised their prices so far in 2026.
What’s new in streaming this week? (April 10, 2026)
prime video
In March, Amazon changed the pricing structure for Prime Video, downgrading its cheaper options and locking key features behind its premium tier. Amazon Prime still costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, but that tier now only includes access to 1080p streams on Prime Video.
To watch 4K Prime Video content, you now have to spend an extra $4.99/month for a new “Ultra” tier that also gets rid of ads. Prime Video Ultra also allows more streams and more downloads simultaneously. But at a 33% premium over the regular price, is it worth it in this economy?
Paramount Plus
Back in January, Paramount Plus increased the prices of both of its available tiers by an additional $1 per month.
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The cheaper, ad-supported Essentials tier is now $9 monthly or $90 annually (up from $60), while the ad-free Premium tier is now $14 monthly or $140 annually (up from $120).
Crunchyroll
Anime fans are also not untouched by the price hike. Crunchyroll, the biggest name in anime streaming, raised its prices in February. The cheapest Fan tier went from $7.99 to $9.99 per month, the Mid Mega Fan tier went from $11.99 to $13.99, and the Ultimate Fan tier went from $15.99 to $17.99.
It was the service’s first real price increase in years, and it didn’t come without some benefits: For one thing, users can now download content for offline viewing. Sadly, the free, ad-supported Crunchyroll tier ended earlier this year – so if you want to watch the best in anime, you’ll probably have to pay.
spotify
Spotify increased the price of its Premium plan from $11.99 to $12.99 per month in February. The cheaper student plan went from $5.99 to $6.99. Duo and Family plan users saw a $2 increase. The former increased from $16.99 to $18.99 per month, while the latter increased from $19.99 to $21.99.
sling tv
Sling TV is the only service on this list that was explicitly meant to replace cable. Unfortunately, it also became a victim of a price hike earlier this year. There are too many tiers and permutations of Sling to list here, but the TL;DR is that prices increased by $4 per month for many users.
youtube premium
Last but not least, YouTube Premium is one of the better investments you can make if you really hate ads on YouTube. The price of this service increased by $2 per month, from $13.99 to $15.99, in April.
Sadly, there will be no additional benefits with this price increase.
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Streaming Apps and Software
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