{"id":134482,"date":"2019-05-14T21:23:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T21:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=134482"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:57:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:57:58","slug":"cut-the-cord-streaming-choices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/cut-the-cord-streaming-choices\/","title":{"rendered":"Best cord-cutting stacks: choosing your streaming service lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A recent Deloitte report found that 47% of consumers say there are way too many streaming options<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Netflix and Hulu have changed the game when it comes to how we consume media. They’ve been normalizing subscription services and getting us to break up with cable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As more enter the mix, consumers are piecing together their content from an increasingly fragmented space. Accessing the hottest new shows can come with a hefty price tag.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As cord-cutting costs continue to rise, cable companies will hopefully start stepping in with consolidated bundles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the meantime, how do you choose which streaming services to buy?<\/p>\n

Too many options<\/h2>\n

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Customers want options, yes. But, it\u2019s frustrating when content just vanishes<\/strong> all of a sudden or is canceled without warning.<\/p>\n

That Deloitte report found that the average consumer has three streaming services<\/strong>. For the platforms themselves, the secret to success has been original content.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Netflix led the way, pumping out hits like “Stranger Things”<\/a> and “Orange is the New Black.” However, now Hulu\u2019s got its own set of hits like “The Handmaid\u2019s Tale.”<\/a> Also, HBO attracts viewers with programming like “Game of Thrones.”<\/p>\n

Those three options alone could easily round out the average consumer\u2019s streaming stack. These easily have enough content to keep you glued to your couch<\/strong> for the long-term.<\/p>\n

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What’s the best content mix in 2019?<\/h2>\n

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As far as choosing the right mix of subscriptions, that depends on what you like to watch. Take stock of which platforms have the best mix of \u201ccomfort programming\u201d and original content<\/span>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For example, Hulu now hosts shows like “Malcolm in the Middle and “30 Rock,”<\/strong> while Netflix has re-watchable faves like “The Office” and “Friends<\/strong><\/span>.”<\/strong>\u00a0Hulu has the edge when it comes to licensed programming. They also have “Bob\u2019s Burgers,” “The Simpsons,” <\/strong>and “Seinfeld<\/strong><\/span>.”<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Netflix offers the most content <\/span>overall. T<\/span>hey have a constant stream of new comedy specials from heavy-hitters like Tom Segura<\/a> to legit features like the Oscar-winning\u00a0“Roma<\/a><\/span>.”<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re committed to HBO, you can subscribe to the standalone service, of course. But because of its origins inside the traditional cable package, it\u2019s sometimes included as an add-on with other services<\/strong><\/span>.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s worth noting that HBO programming isn\u2019t always a win year-round. We\u2019re enjoying the final season of “Game of Thrones,”<\/a> and “Barry”<\/a> is back as well. But there\u2019s always a lull after the spring programming block comes to a close<\/span>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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And then, there\u2019s Amazon, which well, comes with your Prime subscription. They also have great original content such as the movies “The Big Sick”<\/a> and “Last Flag Flying.”<\/a><\/div>\n
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A few other areas to consider:<\/div>\n
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