How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

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Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

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Google One 2TB vs iCloud+ 2TB

Which subscription costs less over time?

iCloud+ 2TB saves you $0 over 10 years

That's $0/month or $0/year less

Google One 2TB

Google's storage for Drive, Gmail, and Photos with VPN included.

Monthly$10

Yearly$120

5 Years$599

10 Years$1,199

Cancellation:

Easy

CHEAPER OPTION

iCloud+ 2TB

Apple's cloud storage with Private Relay, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video.

Monthly$10

Yearly$120

5 Years$599

10 Years$1,199

Cancellation:

Easy

Cost Breakdown

Timeframe	Google One 2TB	iCloud+ 2TB	Difference
Monthly	$10	$10	$0
6 Months	$60	$60	$0
1 Year	$120	$120	$0
2 Years	$240	$240	$0
5 Years	$599	$599	$0
10 Years	$1,199	$1,199	$0

The Bottom Line

iCloud+ 2TB is the more affordable option at $10/month compared to Google One 2TB's $10/month.

Over 10 years, choosing iCloud+ 2TB saves you $0. That's enough to buy a few good books.