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.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

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.

How much does Max Premium cost per year?

Max Premium costs $22.99/month, which equals $275.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $2758.80.

Is Max Premium worth it?

At $22.99/month ($2758.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 1 HBO series Blu-ray set per month (~$25). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Max Premium?

Cancellation difficulty for Max Premium is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://help.max.com/us/Answer/Detail/000001431

What are alternatives to Max Premium?

Alternatives to Max Premium include: netflix-premium, disney-plus-premium. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Max Premium

HBO content plus Discovery shows. 4K streaming on 4 devices.

Recent increase+53%

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$23

Yearly

$230

5 Years

$1,379

10 Years

$2,759

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $2,759 on Max Premium. That's equivalent to 184 meals out, or 55 books.

Last updated: 2025-01Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueSignificant Issue

Price increased 53% from $14.99 to $22.99 in under 5 years. Rebranded from HBO Max to Max, resetting consumer expectations.

Pricing IssueMinor Issue

Annual plan prominently displayed to obscure the higher effective monthly cost of month-to-month billing.

Price History2020 - 2025

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$16

$17

$23

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When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~August 2027

medium confidence

Predicted Price

$26.69

+$3.70/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

1.8 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+16.1%

Time since last hike:0.3 years

Data points:4 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$22.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$53/mo

Based on 16.1% increases every 1.8 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

1 year5 years10 years

Total spent on Max Premium

$1,379.4

$22.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

4K Blu-ray

$25 each

discs

Digital Movie (own)

$15 each

movies

TV Season Box Set

$30 each

seasons

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 55+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $1,379.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.