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HBO Max
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As of 30 August 2026, HBO Max starts at $10.99/month. Max (formerly HBO Max) is a streaming service offering HBO content plus additional movies, series, and Max Originals for all audiences. Softwr lists it under Entertainment. HBO Max is made by Warner Bros. Discovery, launched in 2020, available on Web, iOS, Android, TV and console.
Overview
What HBO Max does
Max (formerly HBO Max) is a streaming service offering HBO content plus additional movies, series, and Max Originals for all audiences.
What people use it for
- Premium streaming
- HBO content
- Original series
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about HBO Max.
- Limited-time offer pricing of $6.58/month valid only for first year on annual plans
- Student discount available but terms not specified
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Pricing
What HBO Max costs
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HBO Max Basic With Ads
$10.99 /mo
- Stream on 2 devices
- Full HD video
- Live Sports
- Annual option: $109.99/year
HBO Max Standard
$18.49 /mo
- Stream on 2 devices
- Full HD video
- 30 downloads
- Live Sports
- Annual option: $184.99/year
HBO Max Premium
$22.99 /mo
- Stream on 4 devices (2 for Sports)
- 4K Ultra HD
- Dolby Atmos
- 100 downloads
- Live Sports
- Annual option: $229.99/year
Capabilities
Features
Streaming
Downloads
Profiles
HBO content
Max Originals
Smart TVs
Integration with Smart TVs
Gaming consoles
Integration with Gaming consoles
Mobile devices
Integration with Mobile devices
Profile locks
Profile locks security feature
Parental controls
Parental controls security feature
PIN protection
PIN protection security feature
Web support
Available on web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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How much does HBO Max cost?
HBO Max starts at $10.99/month for Basic With Ads, $18.49/month for Standard, and $22.99/month for Premium.
SourceWhat is the difference between HBO Max plans?
Basic With Ads costs $10.99/month with 2-device streaming and Full HD. Standard at $18.49/month adds 30 downloads. Premium at $22.99/month offers 4-device streaming, 4K Ultra HD, and 100 downloads.
SourceDoes HBO Max offer annual billing discounts?
Yes, annual options start at $109.99/year (Basic), $184.99/year (Standard), and $229.99/year (Premium), providing savings of $21-$45 annually.
SourceBehind it
Who makes HBO Max
- Company
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Based in
- New York, NY
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