Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated September 14, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 100
Black film and TV, with originals you cannot get elsewhere.
Value for money67
Cheap for BET originals and Black film.
$5.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $3.99 ($2 less).
Content quality45
Black film and TV, strong on series.
Apps and devices64
Serviceable app, on 5 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.5 on iPhone and 4.18 on Android. Works on 5 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality55
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
BET+, or Black Entertainment Television plus, is a streaming service created for and by the African-American community. It celebrates the culture by bringing forth an endless and varied library of movies and TV shows, many of which are co-produced by the all-around entertainer himself, Tyler Perry. Aside from Black-led ’90s sitcoms and mainstream films, the streamer also features titles from other Viacom channels such as Comedy Central and VH1. An ad-supported plan costs $5.99/month, while an ad-free plan costs $9.99/month.
Also available as an add-on on Sling TV and Prime Video channel
Sign up for Essential MonthlyHow much does BET+ cost?
BET+ starts at $5.99/month. Plans range from $5.99 to $104.99/month.
Does BET+ have a free trial?
Yes. BET+ currently offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
What devices support BET+?
BET+ is available on Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle, Android, Android TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku.
Can I cancel BET+ anytime?
BET+ is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is BET+ worth it?
BET+, or Black Entertainment Television plus, is a streaming service created for and by the African-American community. It celebrates the culture by bringing forth an endless and varied library of movies and TV shows, many of which are co-produced by the all-around entertainer himself, Tyler Perry. Aside from Black-led '90s sitcoms and mainstream films, the streamer also features titles from other Viacom channels such as Comedy Central and VH1. An ad-supported plan costs $5.99/month, while an ad-free plan costs $9.99/month.
Four criteria, each out of 100. The overall score is their weighted average: content 38%, value 27%, apps 22%, streaming quality 13%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
100The cheapest service of its kind.
Content quality
0None of the ten most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
100All ten channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
100Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
1004K on the plan we price.
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