Watch and Download Your Favorite Shows with the Best Streaming Bundles

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September 25, 2024

The streaming wars are heating up, with each platform competing for your attention with exclusive content. If you’re a fan of popular shows like Bridgerton, Squid Game, Stranger Things, Bad Sisters, Roar, or Harry Potter, there are streaming bundles that can help you save money while enjoying these and more.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top streaming bundles available. Many of these bundles include ad-supported plans, and downloading content may not be supported. But don’t worry, we’ll also share a workaround to help you download your favorite titles, even from ad-supported services.

Let’s dive into the world of streaming bundles and discover how you can enjoy more entertainment for less.

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What Is a Streaming Bundle

A streaming bundle combines several streaming services into a single subscription, allowing you to access a wider range of content at a discounted price compared to subscribing to each service individually.

Bundling streaming services can be a win-win. As streaming services raise prices annually, they offer users a more affordable way to access multiple platforms. On the other hand, bundles can attract new subscribers to the included services. Data also suggests that bundling can help reduce subscriber churn.

Benefits of using a streaming bundle:

  • Cost savings: Bundling multiple services can often result in substantial discounts.
  • Expanded content library: With more services included, you’ll access a broader library of movies, TV shows, and other content.
  • Convenience: Managing a single subscription is easier than dealing with multiple accounts.

What Are the Best Streaming Bundles

1. Netflix and Max Bundle

  • Included Services:
    • Netflix Standard with ads
    • Max (with ads)
  • Price: $10/month
  • Potential Savings: $6.98/month 
  • Eligibility: Eligible Verizon mobile phone or home internet plan

Verizon provides a valuable perk for its mobile and home internet customers. With an eligible plan, you can get Netflix Standard with ads and Max with Ads for just $10/month, a $6.98 savings compared to individual subscriptions.

Eligibility:

This bundle requires a qualifying Verizon mobile phone plan (Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome) or home internet plan (5G Home, LTE Home, Fios Home).

How to Get the Bundle:

  1. New customer: Sign up for any of the eligible Verizon plans and add the Netflix & Max bundle during the process.
  2. Existing Verizon customer: Sign into “My Verizon” and add the bundle to your existing plan.

Upgrade Options:

  1. Netflix: Upgrade to Netflix Standard or Premium within your Netflix account. You’ll pay the difference between the current retail prices of Netflix plans.
  2. Max: Visit your Max account page and upgrade to:
    • Max Ad-Free: with additional $9/month
    • Ultimate Ad-Free: with additional $13/month

Upgrades take effect immediately and will be reflected in your Services & perks section on your Verizon bill.

For more details:
Visit the Verizon support page: https://www.verizon.com/support/netflix-max-perk-faqs/

2. Xfinity Streamsaver

Xfinity Streamsaver

  • Included Services:
    • Apple TV+
    • Netflix Standard with ads
    • Peacock Premium with ads.
  • Price: $15/month
  • Potential Savings: $9.97/month 
  • Eligibility: Xfinity Internet service

Xfinity StreamSaver is a streaming bundle that allows you to enjoy top-tier services at an incredible value. For just $15/month, get Netflix (with ads), Apple TV+, and Peacock (with ads), saving almost $10 compared to individual subscriptions.

Eligibility:

You’ll need an Xfinity internet or TV subscription to qualify for StreamSaver.

How to Get the Bundle:

  1. Log in to your account at Xfinity.com.
  2. Add Xfinity Streamsaver to your account.
  3. Check your email for activation links for Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+.

Upgrade Options:

  1. Netflix: You can upgrade to Netflix Standard or Premium within your Netflix account. The additional charge will be added to your Xfinity bill.
  2. Peacock: Currently you’re unable to upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free).
  3. NOW StreamSaver: Xfinity also offers NOW StreamSaver for $30 per month. This bundle includes everything in StreamSaver, plus over 40 additional popular live TV channels. (You can upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus Ad-Free with NOW StreamSaver.)

For more details:

Visit the Xfinity Streamsaver page: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/streaming-services

3. Disney+ and Hulu Bundle

Hulu and Disney

  • Included Services:
    • Disney+ (With Ads)
    • Hulu (With Ads)
  • Price: $9.99 / month
  • Potential Savings: $5.99/month 

Disney+ excels in family-friendly content and original series, while Hulu offers a mix of original content, popular TV shows, and movies from various studios. Bundling Disney+ and Hulu can be a great option if you enjoy content from both platforms and want to save money.

How to Get the Bundle:

  1. New subscriber: Visit disneyplus.com (or hulu.com) and choose “Duo Basic” under “Choose Your Plan”. Follow the instructions to finish your subscription.
  2. Existing Disney+ or Hulu user: You can upgrade your Hulu or Disney+ individual subscription to the bundle plan within your account.

Upgrade Options:

If you want ad-free viewing experiences, Disney offers a Duo Premium plan at $19.99/month, including Disney+ (No Ads) and Hulu (No Ads).

For more details: Visit the Disney+ bundle plan page.

4. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Bundle

  • Included Services:
    • Disney+ (With Ads)
    • Hulu (With Ads)
    • ESPN+ (With Ads)
  • Price: $14.99 / month
  • Potential Savings: $11.98/month 

Complement your Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ESPN+ live sports, making it more enjoyable for everyone in your family. This Trio Basic plan only costs $14.99 / month, saving you more than 40% compared with separate subscriptions.

How to Get the Bundle:

  1. New subscriber: Visit disneyplus.com (or hulu.com) and select “Trio Basic” under “Choose Your Plan”. Follow the instructions to finish your subscription.
  2. Existing Disney+ or Hulu user: Upgrade your existing Hulu or Disney+ individual subscription to the bundle plan within your account.

Upgrade Options:

For an additional $10 per month, you can upgrade to Trio Premium. This option allows you to watch Disney+ and Hulu ad-free. However, please note that ESPN+ does not currently offer an ad-free option.

Save Even More with Verizon

Verizon offers a “Disney Bundle $10/month perk”, even better than Disney’s “Trio Basic”. This Verizon bundle includes Disney+ Premium (No Ads), Hulu (With Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads). However, it requires a qualifying Verizon mobile phone plan (Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome) or a home internet plan (5G Home, LTE Home, Fios Home).

For more details:

5. Disney+, Hulu, and Max Bundle

  • Included Services:
    • Disney+ (With Ads)
    • Hulu (With Ads)
    • Max (With Ads)
  • Price: $16.99 / month
  • Potential Savings: $8.98/month 

With this Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle, you can access both the Marvel and DC universe. This all-new bundle also provides blockbuster movies, binge-worthy TV shows, exclusive originals, and more for the whole family.

How to Get the Bundle:

  1. New subscriber: Visit disneyplus.com/hulu.com/max.com and select “Disney+ Hulu Max (With Ads)“. Follow the instructions to finish your subscription.
  2. Existing Disney+, Hulu, or Max users: Upgrade your individual subscription to the bundle plan within your account.

Upgrade Options:

The No Ads version of the Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle costs $29.99 / month, saving $18.98 compared with individual subscriptions. You can enjoy all three streaming services without ad interruptions.

For more details: Visit the Disney+ bundle plan page.

Is a Streaming Bundle Right for You

Before deciding on a streaming bundle, compare the combined cost of individual services to the bundle price. This will help you see how much you can save with streaming bundles.

Price Comparison: Bundles vs Individual Services

Price Comparison

Ultimately, whether a streaming bundle is right for you depends on your viewing habits and budget. By carefully considering the included services, potential savings, and any limitations, you can determine if a bundle is what you need.

How to Watch Offline with Ad-Supported Streaming Bundles

While streaming bundles with ads offer great value, they often come with a limitation: offline viewing is not supported. If you want to watch your favorite shows and movies without an internet connection, you may need to upgrade to a premium subscription, which can be expensive, especially for bundled services.

Don’t worry, there is a better way. StreamGet All-In-One Video Downloader allows you to download videos from popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, even if you have an ad-supported subscription. Whether you’re on a Mac or Windows, you can easily download videos from these platforms.

  • Converts videos from multiple platforms to MP4/MKV, with resolutions up to 1080p.
  • Choose to keep any or all audio tracks and subtitles for a personalized viewing experience.
  • No need to install individual streaming apps. The built-in browser provides an all-in-one solution to browse and download.
  • Enjoy fast download speeds and the convenience of one-click downloads.
  • Build up your personal media library and enjoy your favorite content offline, anytime, anywhere.

Follow the steps below to learn how to download movies and shows to MP4/MKV on your Mac or Windows.

Step 1. Select Video Service

Select the streaming service you want to download videos from. Let’s use Netflix as an example. Log in to your Netflix account.

Select Service

Step 2. Customize Output Settings

Click the gear icon in the top right to customize output settings such as video format (MP4/MKV), quality (high/medium/low), codec(H264/H265), audio and subtitle language, subtitle types (Soft/External/Hard ), output folder, interface language, and more.

Once done, click the X icon in the top right corner to save your changes.

Step 3. Search Titles You Want to Download

Copy and paste the video URL or enter the video title you want to download, then click the search icon.

Search for a Title

Step 4. Start to Download

If you are downloading a movie, click the Download icon next to the title to start.

If you are downloading a show, clicking the Download icon will select all episodes by default. Uncheck those episodes you don’t want if there are any.

Download a Show

You can also use the Setting icon (the three lines and gear icon) next to an episode to choose the audio and subtitles languages. Then click the Download button in the lower right corner.

Select Subtitles

Step 5. Find Download Videos

After downloading, click History to find the downloaded video. You can now play it anywhere you want.

If you want to switch to other platforms for downloading, click the List icon (the four squares icon) in the top right corner.